Insurance Service of Asheville

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Since its beginning, Insurance Service of Asheville has been a family affair. Founded in 1958 by James W. Stickney, III, the agency is now owned and managed by James W. Stickney, IV, President; Samuel M. Stickney, Senior Vice President; and Mary Alice Stickney Arthur, Vice President, Administration. However, much of who we are and how we conduct our business derive directly from our founder's vision and leadership, so we'd like to share with you a little about our history. James W. (Jim) Stickney, III, entered the first grade in Asheville, after his family returned from Cuba, where he was born on June 1, 1926. Like many families of that generation, his was crushed by the Great Depression of the 1930's. Jim had a brilliant mind and was able to graduate from UNC-Chapel hill in just three years. He married Dorothy (Dottie) Mathews Stickney in 1953, then five years later, with not a nickel or hope of inheritance, founded Insurance Service of Asheville, Inc. From a room in the basement of the Battery Park Hotel, Jim typed out policies for carriers who believed in him and made their coverages available for him to sell. One by one, he attracted customers, promising them he'd be there for them when needed. Steadily, by keeping that promise, his reputation and customer base grew. Selling insurance was not easy for Jim. He was beholden to every policyholder he served. His loyalty to and appreciation for his customers has always been an inspiration to his family and employees...

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