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Quality Business
and Client Service
Tony Pope State Farm
Twenty-six years ago, tony
Pope opened his own State Farm
Insurance agency in Summerville. His
goals were to provide reliable insurance
coverage at a fair price with impeccable
customer service. His office was so
successful that State Farm selected him to be the first multi-
office agent in South Carolina,
which
gave him the opportunity to
open his Mount Pleasant office
in 2012.
Pope became involved
with State Farm shortly after
graduating from the University
of South Carolina. After a few
years on another agent’s team, he
opened his own agency in 1990.
“Following in the footsteps
of my grandfather and father, I
always knew I wanted to run a
business,” Pope explained. “In
college, I majored in Insurance
and Economic Securities and
was very fortunate to find an
opportunity working for a State
Farm agent at the age of 22.
I still love what I do and look
forward to coming to work
every day.”
Pope credited much of his
agencies’ success in the insurance
business to his experienced staff.
“We have 22 outstanding team members,” he said.
“Their attention to detail and prompt, friendly service is
one thing that really sets us apart. Another big part of what
we do is give back to the community. Not only does it help
our team get involved and build relationships with our
clients, but it allows us to help make a difference in people’s
lives right here in the Lowcountry.”
His agencies have supported hundreds of organizations
over the years. Pope served five years on the Charleston
Regional Development Alliance Board and is a member
of the Mount Pleasant Business Association and a board
member of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce.
He also supports East Cooper Meals on Wheels, Wando
High School, the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department,
Mount Pleasant Rotary, East Cooper Montessori Charter
School and East Cooper
Breakfast Rotary.
When Pope opened his
Mount Pleasant agency four
years ago, he worked hard to
ensure that quality business
and client service would be an
extension of his award-winning
Summerville office. All five
of his Mount Pleasant team
members live in the Mount
Pleasant community.
“It is an honor to take care
of those in need when tragedy
strikes. We offer competitive
rates, one-of-a-kind, round-the-
clock service and convenient
access. We want what is best
for our customers, so we take
the time to find out what their
needs are and find a product
that fits those needs,” Pope
explained. “The Mount Pleasant
community is a desirable place
to live, work and play, and we are here to help our clients
do exactly that.”
Tony Pope State Farm Agency offers auto, homeowners,
renters and small business insurance, life insurance,
health insurance, banking products, annuities and
mutual funds. For more information, contact the
Mount Pleasant office at 843-884-3400.
By ANNe TOOle
Photo courtesy of Tony Pope State Farm.
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