About Vermillion Insurance Agency


serving our community for Nearly 100 Years

The Vermillion Insurance Agency has been a family-owned business since the 1930’s.  Collaborating with the Vermillion State Bank, we pride ourselves on our local, hometown feel and our exceptional customer service.  We know our customers and we know their needs.  We have three convenient locations in Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, and Rosemount, MN.

Presently, the Vermillion Insurance Agency provides insurance services to hundreds of businesses, families and individuals.  As an independent insurance agency, we will compare quotes with numerous carriers to find the policy that best fits your needs.  Our experienced staff will strive to get you the coverage you need at the correct price.

We are proud to have served Hastings and the surrounding communities for over nine decades, and look forward to our continued success.

Our Approach

At the Vermillion Insurance Agency, we pride ourselves on our exceptional level of customer service, and our dedication to providing our customers with the best possible coverage at the lowest possible price. We know our clients personally, understand their situation, and present them with a large variety of options while guiding them through their decision, helping them to choose which policy best fits their needs. Our local, hometown feel will put you at ease, and you will be confident that we have your back throughout the entire insurance process. 

Meet our team

adam pettit - CIC
Agency President

BACKGROUND

Adam graduated from St. John’s University and has been in the Insurance Industry since 2004.  He came to the Vermillion Insurance Agency in 2009 and became part owner in 2013.

EXPERTISE

Adam operates as the Agency Manager and President of the Vermillion Insurance Agency.  He oversees all of the Agents, while also handling Commercial and Personal Lines clients.  Adam obtained his Certified Insurance Counselor designation in 2017.

THE BEST PART OF MY JOB

It’s definitely the people.  The relationships that we create, both at the Agency and outside in our personal lives enrich our lives in so many ways.  It is great to be able to help people in an industry that is ever changing and complicated.

ON THE SIDE

Adam and his wife, Brigette, live in St. Paul with their two darling daughters and their family dog, Dublin.  They love spending time at the cabin on Ely Lake with friends and family or traveling the world.

andy purdy
insurance Consultant

BACKGROUND


Andy is a graduate from Concordia College-Moorhead, where he was a member of the soccer team. He has been in the healthcare insurance industry for over ten years. He joined the Vermillion Insurance team in 2019 to be the healthcare expert at the agency.

EXPERTISE


At the Insurance Agency, Andy is responsible for: Medicare, Small Business Healthcare, Individual/Family Healthcare, as well as Disability and Life Insurance.

 

THE BEST PART OF MY JOB

Finding clients the best healthcare plan for their current situation. Helping small business’s put a quality benefits package together to help their business grow.

ON THE SIDE


Andy and his wife have two children. As a family, they enjoy spending time at the family cabin, taking ski trips and spending time outside. He also enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams.

Tom Holt
insurance Consultant

BACKGROUND

Tom graduated from Saint Cloud State University and began his career in the financial services industry 1993. Tom has attained his Fellowship from the Life Underwriting Training Council. Tom continually looks forward to furthering his education to better service his clients.

 

EXPERTISE

Tom specializes in auto, home, and life insurance. He looks forward to helping you tailor your insurance coverage to meet your specific needs. Tom’s goal is to provide you with quality service and products that will help you live a safer, more secure life.

 

THE BEST PART OF MY JOB

Tom enjoys helping people, and working in this field gives him the opportunity to do that in many ways. Helping clients in some of the most difficult times in their lives, dealing with tragedies, loss of homes, or automobiles is the hardest thing to see, but is the most rewarding part of my job.

 

ON THE SIDE

Tom and his wife Debbie, have three grown children. Tom enjoys traveling, golfing, and spending time at the cabin with his family.

 

Nick pettit
insurance Consultant

BACKGROUND

Nick graduated from St. John’s University, after years in government sales he was looking for more personal interactions and joined the agency in 2017.

 

EXPERTISE

At Vermillion Insurance, Nick is focused on personal property & casualty insurance as well as Medicare where he can help folks on an individual basis to find the policies that best fit their needs.

 

THE BEST PART OF MY JOB

“Helping people understand their insurance needs and putting together options that fit those needs.”

 

ON THE SIDE

Nick and his wife, Sonja, have a daughter and son. They love traveling, hiking and enjoying the outdoors. Nick is always trying to find time to get some golfing in as well.  

 

susan lustig - CISR
customer service specialist

BACKGROUND

Sue has an Associate Degree in Specialized Business and has been in the insurance industry for 30 years.  She also holds a Certified Insurance Service Representative designation.

 

EXPERTISE

At the Insurance Agency, Sue is a Customer Service Representative for Personal and Commercial clients.

 

THE BEST PART OF MY JOB

Solving problems for our clients.

 

ON THE SIDE

Sue enjoys her 4 grandchildren in Minnesota and California.  She also enjoys boating and winter trips to Florida.

 

Justin Pettit - CFP
Insurance Consultant

BACKGROUND

Justin graduated from St. John’s University and began his career in corporate accounting. He transitioned to the financial services industry in 2013, when he joined Vermillion Wealth Management. He joined the Vermillion Insurance Agency in 2019, splitting his time between insurance and financial services. Justin is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner.

 

EXPERTISE

At the Insurance Agency, Justin is responsible for behind-the-scenes processing on personal lines policies.

 

THE BEST PART OF MY JOB

Meeting with clientele from all walks of life and tackling various tasks throughout the day.

 

ON THE SIDE

Justin and his wife have three children. As a family they enjoy traveling, especially to the MN north shore. They also like to try out new restaurants and breweries.

Our Strategic Partners

 

Vermillion Wealth Management is a registered investment advisory firm located within Vermillion State Bank. As a registered investment advisor we have a fiduciary duty to always act in  your best interest.

We work as a team to establish relationships built on trust. We take the time to listen to your goals, while collecting important data regarding your finances. We work with you to create a personalized financial plan designed to guide you through all of life’s milestones.

Our team of experienced advisors includes An attorney, a Certified Financial Planner, CFP® and multiple investment advisors. Our team has a long history helping our clients meet their financial goals.

 

Vermillion State Bank is a full-service independently owned bank established in Vermillion, Minnesota in 1918. The bank has 6 locations and has expanded over the years to serve communities throughout Dakota County and beyond. The bank offers a wide range of deposit and loan products for consumers and commercial customers. Call Vermillion State Bank today for all your banking and lending needs at 651-437-4433.