The Buckner Company is a prominent, third-generation, family-owned insurance brokerage founded in 1936 by Elmer Ray Buckner during the challenging times of the Great Depression. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Buckner has grown from a modest team of three employees to a robust workforce of 210 professionals, operating across nine offices in Utah, Idaho, and Colorado. The company has established itself as one of the largest and fastest-growing insurance agencies in the western United States, achieving recognition as a Top 100 Independent Property & Casualty Agency. Buckner's reputation is built on a firm commitment to placing customer service ahead of profits, a principle that continues to guide the company today.
With a remarkable client retention rate of 92%, Buckner excels at delivering outstanding service, exceptional value, and continuous innovation to thousands of clients nationwide and overseas. The company provides a wide array of services, including commercial insurance, employee benefits, bonds, risk management, and a specialized Private Client Group for high-net-worth individuals. Buckner prides itself on its people-centered philosophy, ensuring that clients' needs are always at the forefront of every decision made.
The organization's values—people focus, openness, performance drive, and teamwork—encourage collaboration and trust among its clients and employees alike. Buckner's success is further reflected in the numerous accolades received, such as rankings among Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Agencies and recognition of its advisors in Insurance Business America’s Top 100 Producers. By continually striving to meet the evolving needs of its clients, carriers, associates, and communities, The Buckner Company aims to redefine the insurance experience and maintain its legacy of personalized attention and care.
