Harris Insurance Agency, Inc.

Harris Insurance Agency, Inc. Harlan County's largest and oldest independent insurance agency.

Harris Insurance Agency proudly serves insurance solutions to Southeastern Kentucky and Northeast Tennessee clients from our offices in Harlan and Johnson City. For more than 85 years, we've been grateful to have the opportunity to protect the local individuals and businesses of our community with quality insurance solutions, trusted advice, and unmatched service.

Wildfire season is here, and ensuring that you and your loved ones are prepared is a crucial step. Beyond memorizing eva...
08/27/2026

Wildfire season is here, and ensuring that you and your loved ones are prepared is a crucial step. Beyond memorizing evacuation routes and packing a go-bag, reviewing your homeowners and auto insurance policies can be a key step to help prepare in case the worst were to happen.

That said, it’s a good idea to confirm that your homeowners or renters policy covers fire, smoke, and ash damage, and check your auto policy if you want coverage for your vehicle as well, since that typically falls under a comprehensive auto policy rather than homeowners coverage.

Additionally, look at your additional living expenses limits and ask yourself honestly whether they would cover your costs if you were displaced for several weeks or longer.

If you have questions about your current coverage, or if you want to talk through layering on policies to help protect your belongings in case of a wildfire, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We are here to help protect what you have built.

Since we are in the midst of hurricane season, our team wanted to share a timely reminder about one important step of th...
08/20/2026

Since we are in the midst of hurricane season, our team wanted to share a timely reminder about one important step of the preparation process: reviewing your personal insurance coverages before a storm even hits.

Here are a few key areas we suggest reviewing this hurricane season:

🔵 Hurricane Deductibles - Some homeowners policies in some states may include a hurricane deductible, which is often a percentage of your home’s insured value. This deductible is separate from your standard homeowners deductible and is the amount of money you must pay toward hurricane-related damage before your insurance company starts paying. Know what triggers it and how much you’d owe.

🔵 Flood and Windstorm Coverage - Flood damage typically requires separate flood insurance, and damage from unnamed windstorms may also be excluded from some policies. Reviewing your coverage and filling any gaps before a storm hits can make a significant difference.

🔵 Filing Claims - Ahead of a hurricane, document the state of your home. Then, after the storm, document damage with photos and videos before you begin cleaning up or repairs. This can help fully showcase any potential damage done by a storm. Additionally, as you make repairs, keep receipts for what you spend.

As always, know that we are here to help if you have any questions about your coverage or if you would like to talk through layering on more coverage. Reach out today, and we can get started.

Flood insurance is becoming more difficult to place for some clients, especially when the risk profile is more complex t...
08/13/2026

Flood insurance is becoming more difficult to place for some clients, especially when the risk profile is more complex than a standard submission. That’s where MGAs, like our team, can come in to help. Swipe to see more.

If you’re navigating a flood placement in a hard-to-cover area or a client whose exposure doesn't fit neatly into the standard market, contact our office. We are here to be a resource for you.

With back-to-school season top of mind and August being National Traffic Awareness Month, our team wanted to take a mome...
08/13/2026

With back-to-school season top of mind and August being National Traffic Awareness Month, our team wanted to take a moment to share some practical road safety reminders for this time of year.

The return to school brings one of the most significant changes in daily traffic patterns of the entire year. A few moments of extra caution can make an enormous difference. Swipe for a few traffic safety considerations for both motorists and parents of young children to keep in mind as back-to-school season approaches.

By staying alert, following the rules, and looking out for the most vulnerable people on our roads, we can all play a role in keeping the roads safe this school year.

Please feel free to share this with anyone in your network who might benefit from these reminders. And if you ever have questions or need assistance, we are always here to help leverage our expertise for your benefit.

08/13/2026

OUR POWER IS BACK ON!!!!

UPDATE:  08/12/2026--OUR POWER IS BACK ON!!!  Our office is currently closed due a major electrical outage in our buildi...
08/07/2026

UPDATE: 08/12/2026--OUR POWER IS BACK ON!!!

Our office is currently closed due a major electrical outage in our building. The estimated repair time is unknown, but it is expected to be several days before power is restored. Some agents are on site during regular hours if you come by, while others are working remotely to process client needs. Our capabilities are very limited at the present time. You may still reach us by email. If you have a time sensitive matter, come by the office, email us, or call the company directly. f you have a payment, please contact the company directly either by phone or online. The Grange payment line is (800) 425-1100. The Progressive payment line is (888) 671-4405. For all other companies, their number should be on your bill. We hope to be back up and running as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time and apologize for any inconvenience.

08/07/2026

OUR ELECTRICAL ISSUE IS LARGER THAN INITIALLY EXPECTED AND WILL REQUIRE DAYS TO REPAIR. WE ARE WORKING TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY SERVICE TO GET US UP AND RUNNING AGAIN UNTIL FULL REPAIRS CAN BE COMPLETED. WE HAVE NO ESTIMATED TIME OF COMPLETION AS OF NOW. WE ARE ABLE TO DO SOME PAYMENTS REMOTELY, BUT OUR SERVICES ARE LIMITED AT THE MOMENT. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE DURING THIS TIME.

08/06/2026

OUR OFFICE EXPERIENCED A MAJOR ELECTRICAL OUTAGE THIS MORNING. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AND REPAIRS ARE ONGOING. POWER SHOULD BE RESTORED BY MIDDAY THURSDAY, AUG 6, 2026. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

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118 Eversole Street
Harlan, KY
40831

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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