Why Ted Todd?

Why Choose Ted Todd Insurance?

We’re what an insurance company needs to be.

We believe in safeguarding your future and prioritize your experience with every step we take. Ted Todd insures easy access to us online and in-person, outstanding and supportive local teams, and cutting-edge innovation to make insurance simpler to acquire and manage.

Pre 1985

Raised in Oakland City, Indiana, Ted grew up on a farm growing watermelons, tomatoes, and cantaloupes, and raising pigs and cattle. At 21, he left college and proceeded to operate several small businesses over the next 10 years: Tresslers, Ben Franklin, and other self-branded stores. He was learning business management from the ground floor up, and gradually assumed several leadership roles in his community. At 27, while working full-time and with a growing family at home, Ted returned to college. Then, frustrated by ever-increasing advantages of his big-box competitors, Ted decided to consider other career options.

1985 - 86

Ted moves to Cape Coral, Florida, buys a renters policy from a Sears booth at Edison Mall, and is prompted to interview for an insurance job by an agent. He does, and embarks on a 16 weekend insurance course. Late the following year, he writes his first auto policy.

1989

Ted opens his first office, a 500-square-foot room in a Barnett Bank. Soon after, takes the leap from employee to agency owner.

1994

Ted is awarded Top Life Agency out of 140,000. The following year, becomes one of only three agents allowed to open a second office. His wife, Marilyn, becomes an Appointed Insurance Agent for the firm. She quickly becomes #1 in Florida for Auto production and is named Agent of the Year.

1996-97

Ted is one of only 34 Insurance Agents inducted into the Hall of fame as a charter member. He makes the decision to open an office in sleepy but developing Estero, Florida, the site of Florida Gulf Coast University and South Florida International Airport, and the construction of many new businesses.

2004

Hurricane Charley hits on Friday the 13th of August. Large national Insurance brands pull home insurance off their product shelves for the state of Florida. Ted, seeking to continue serving his customers, is a pioneer in offering home insurance products through multiple carriers.

2005 - 2011

Acquires offices in Lehigh Acres by buying out the agent who, 20 years earlier, had recommended that he go into insurance. In successive years, he opens offices in Cape Coral, Bonita Springs (headquarters), Sarasota, Melbourne, and Boca Raton. Becomes a charter member of the Executive Council.

2012

Begins a big cultural shift toward creating a environment that employees enjoy and that makes them excited to come to work. Renovates office spaces, creates ergonomic workspaces, adds pneumatic desks. Plans more great things for employees and customers.

2016

Ted Todd Celebrates it’s 30th year. Appreciating excellence, dedication, and commitment to both it’s customers and employees.

2017

Even with setbacks from Hurricane Irma, the organization breaks all previous sales records.

2018

Second consecutive record breaking year. Benefits for employees significantly increased.

2019

Ambitious company reorganization leads to enhanced career development paths in:
Data Analysis, Recruitment, Compliance Training, and solidified director/management positions across TTI.