Monona's Local Insurance Agency — Right Here on Monona Drive

We're not Madison-adjacent. We're Monona. Our office is at 5320 Monona Drive, and we're the only independent insurance agency headquartered in this community — and the only local Erie Insurance agent serving it.

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An Independent Agent Who Works for You, Not a Carrier

Most insurance shoppers don't realize that captive agents — the ones tied to a single national brand — can only show you one company's products. As an independent agency, we shop across multiple carriers to find coverage that actually fits your situation. That includes Erie Insurance, an A+ rated regional carrier that most local agents simply can't offer. One agent. Multiple options. Your best outcome.

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Serving Monona Homeowners, Renters, and Families

Whether you own a home along the Lake Monona waterfront, rent in the Monona Grove neighborhood, or just bought your first place near the east Madison corridor, we can build a personal insurance plan around your actual life here. We offer auto insurance, homeowners insurance, renters insurance, and umbrella coverage — all through an agent you can call by name.

Small Business Insurance for Monona's Working Owners

If you run a business on the Monona Drive corridor, work as a contractor moving between Monona and Madison, or operate a trade out of your truck, your coverage needs look different from a homeowner's policy. We insure small businesses, sole operators, and local retailers throughout this community — and we know the gaps that catch Monona business owners off guard. General liability, commercial property, commercial auto, inland marine, workers' comp — we can build a package that fits how your business actually operates.

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Why Monona Residents and Business Owners Choose Us

  • Second-generation local ownership — Randy Rueth and Dan Bertelson bring more than 30 combined years of professional service experience to every client relationship
  • The only independent insurance agency headquartered in Monona, WI
  • Exclusive local access to Erie Insurance, an A+ rated carrier unavailable through most other agencies in this market
  • Deep connections in the Madison-area real estate community — we help homebuyers get covered at closing, fast
  • Personal lines quoting through Canopy Connect for faster turnaround than most local competitors
  • You talk to owners and named staff — not a call center, not a rotating roster of reps

Monona's Only Local Erie Insurance Agent

Erie Insurance is one of the most competitive regional carriers in the Midwest — consistently rated A+ by AM Best and recognized for claim satisfaction that outperforms most national brands. The catch: Erie only sells through independent agents, and we're the only one headquartered right here in Monona. If you've searched for Erie Insurance in Monona and ended up with a Madison agency or a national 800-number, we're the local alternative you were looking for.

Visit Us or Reach Out Today

We're located at 5320 Monona Drive in Monona, WI — open and available to meet in person, answer questions over the phone, or start your quote online. However you prefer to connect, we're ready.

 

Address:
5320 Monona Drive, Monona, WI 53716

 

Phone:
608-205-8018

 

Email:
Info@insuringbadgerland.com

Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance in Monona, WI

  • Is Insuring Badgerland actually located in Monona?

    Yes — our office is at 5320 Monona Drive, Monona, WI 53716. We are the only independent insurance agency headquartered in Monona, not a Madison office that happens to serve the area.

  • What makes an independent insurance agency different from a captive agent?

    A captive agent represents one carrier and can only offer that company's products. As an independent agency, we work with multiple carriers — including Erie Insurance — and compare options to find coverage that fits your needs and budget.

  • Can I get an Erie Insurance policy through your Monona office?

    Yes. We are Monona's only local Erie Insurance agent. Erie sells exclusively through independent agents, so working with us is one of the only ways to access Erie coverage in this community.

  • Do you insure small businesses in Monona?

    We do. We work with sole contractors, trades operators, small retailers, and other local business owners throughout Monona and the surrounding Madison metro. We can build a commercial package around what your specific operation actually needs.

  • What's the best insurance agency in Monona, WI?

    We're a little biased, but we'd point to our reviews, our Erie Insurance access, and the fact that we're the only independent agency actually based in Monona. We're happy to let you compare and decide for yourself — reach out and we'll start a no-pressure conversation.
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