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Community Insurance offers insurance solutions for clients residing in the state of Wisconsin. When it comes to protecting your assets and everything you’ve worked hard to earn, a one-size-fits-all approach is not going to cut it. Let us show you why Community Insurance provides coverage you can count on!

Affordable and quality insurance since 1925

We offer you simple, professional insurance solutions with the support of a qualified and experienced team working on your behalf. Having access to multiple insurance companies gives us the ability to offer you a wide variety of coverage options that can be tailored to your needs and budget. We work for you.

It seems daunting to find quality Wisconsin insurance coverage, especially with the growing list of options available. However, by using this website, you will save yourself time and money by drastically reducing the amount of time it takes to match your insurance needs with the ideal solution to fulfill them. Contact one of your nearest locations for assistance or a personalized insurance quote today!

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Our mission at Community Insurance & Associates.

To provide customers with the most comprehensive insurance package that caters to their individual lifestyle.

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Melissa Blenker

Agency Owner

Born in the Amherst area and raised in the Wisconsin Rapids area I have always had a love for small town living. It’s a wonderful feeling to know a large number of people in the community and to have family close by.

After playing competitive golf at the University of Wisconsin Madison and completing my Bachelor of Fine Arts-Graphic Design, I ventured home to learn the art of insurance and sales from my Dad, Phil.

I have been a proud team member of Community Insurance since 2008 and a Certified Insurance Counselor since 2015. I became a partner with Dale Bestul in the agency in 2015. I love being out in the community and meeting new people. I serve on the Board of Directors for the Image Group of Wisconsin, co-chaired the fundraising campaign for the 2017 United Way of Portage County which raised over $3,000,000, am an ambassador for the Portage County Business Council, spent 5 years coaching golf at the local branch of the University of Wisconsin, and participate in the Golden Sands Home Builders Association. In 2018 I proudly started serving on the board of directors for the International Bank of Amherst. I’ve recently added a position on the board of directors at the Stevens Point Country Club, taken on the VP position with Amherst PTO, and added Girl Scout Troop Leader (we have cookies in January if you need a dealer! LOL) to my busy plate!

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Dale Bestul

Agency Owner

As a college dropout In 1990 I began my insurance career to put food on the table for me. When I grow up I hope to be a rocket scientist but with the end of the Shuttle program that dream is all but over so it looks as if the insurance career will stick. In 1994 I successfully completed the Certified Insurance Counselor program so now by paying my annual membership dues I can use some letters behind my name in an attempt to make me look smarter than I actually am. Did I mention that I also didn’t have a high enough GPA so that also killed my rocket scientist dream but if we try to travel into space again that may rekindle my dream.

The agency which I am now part owner of was started by Jim Twetan in the 1940’s bought by my father David Bestul in 1968, in 1976 he added a partner Larry Thoe who until 2010 was my partner, Larry is still on our social board of directors. In 2002 Phil Martin merged his agency into ours which leads us to the present time where we have formed a top flight agency which has positioned us to take off into space. See I might make it to space yet!

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Reviews of our insurance agency speak for themselves. Every customer has a different story to tell based on their individual experience with Community Insurance & Associates. Read some of the reviews online about our Wisconsin insurance agency.

183 South Main Street, Amherst

5.0 42 reviews

  • Avatar Bob Kirsenlohr ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    I give Eric Martin and Community Isurance five stars! He answered all of our questions found us comapable insurance at a better price then we were paying. I was so happy we switched our business insurance too. Thank you Eric
  • Avatar wendy demski ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    Kelly is fantastic! She is quick to respond, and so helpful answering all our questions. Added bonus, she’s saving us a lot money. Definitely worth giving Community Insurance a call and seeing what they can do for you.
  • Avatar Rick Daniels ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    Our Home Owners and Auto Insurance recently increased nearly twenty five percent. I reached out locally to Kelly at Community Insurance in Amherst WI. Kelly not only found a more competitive rate but better coverage also. I found Kelly … More very responsive, thorough and professional.I highly recommend you touch base with Kelly for your insurance needs.
  • Avatar Nicole langenfeld ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    I have only great things to say about Kelly and Community Insurance, they help us tremendously find affordable insurance for our vehicles and home.
  • Avatar Shawn Buchholz ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Kelly Loken at Community Insurance is informative, helpful, prompt and professional. Her knowledge and customer service skills are beyond 5 stars. Not to mention, she is very involved in her local community which carries over with her kindness … More and involvement of her clients. I definitely recommend Kelly for your insurance needs.
  • Avatar Cayden Haferbecker ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Kelly has been great with helping me shop for the best deals and has patience when I switch vehicles often.
  • Avatar Sandra Lynne Schmutzler ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Prompt service and ready to answer all inquiries regarding both personal and commercial property. We like to be able to visit our agents and to develop a working relationship with both agents and staff.
  • Avatar cathy knetter ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    This is a great insurance company to do business with!!Hometown experience and personable.

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