The Story Behind David Starns Agencies

David Starns Agencies has been building lasting protection for families, homeowners, and businesses across Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas since 2017. When you want to understand what sets this insurance agency apart, the answer starts with the people behind it and the values they bring to every conversation. This is not a corporate call center. It is a locally rooted team of licensed professionals who treat every client's situation as its own, because no two lives carry the same risks or the same goals.

Local Insurance Expertise in Missouri and Beyond

A Tri-State Agency Built on Real Relationships

Founded in 2017 by David Starns, this agency was built with a clear purpose: move beyond transactional policy sales and focus on long-term protection that fits each client's actual life. David's background as a high school baseball coach shaped the way he leads, with a commitment to mentorship, integrity, and showing up for the people who count on you. That same coaching mentality carries into every policy review, every quote, and every phone call answered by a live member of the team. With offices in Liberty and Branson, Missouri, the agency serves clients across a growing multi-state footprint, holding active licenses in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas, with Illinois expansion on the horizon.

Office building entrance with glass doors, brick facade, and red shrubs by the walkway
Allstate office waiting area with chair, table, and reception desk in beige and gray tones

Family-Owned Insurance Agency Values

What Drives the David Starns Agencies Team

The team at David Starns Agencies is made up of specialists who each bring something meaningful to the table. Hannah Brown serves as Team Lead and is the primary point of contact for lead management and account coordination. Cecily Russom manages day-to-day agency operations, and Ryan Smarr brings focused expertise as a Personal Financial Representative. Together, this group operates across both the Liberty and Branson locations, with all phone lines connected to a unified staff pool so that every caller reaches a real person, every time. The agency's name recently transitioned from David Starns Allstate Insurance to David Starns Agencies, a deliberate move that reflects the scale of the operation and its growing independence as a multi-location, multi-state practice. The Allstate partnership remains a strong credential in the background, providing institutional weight while the front-facing identity stays personal, local, and client-first.

Insurance Agent Background and Common Questions

What People Ask About David Starns Agencies

  • When was David Starns Agencies founded and who started it?

    David Starns Agencies was founded in 2017 by David Starns, who serves as owner and guides the agency's direction across its multi-office portfolio. Before entering the insurance industry, David worked as a high school baseball coach, and that background in mentorship and community commitment continues to shape how the agency operates. The team has grown since its founding to include specialists across sales, account management, and financial planning.

  • Which states does David Starns Agencies hold active licenses in?

    The agency currently holds active licenses and provides service and sales in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. Physical offices are located in Liberty and Branson, Missouri, with the Liberty location serving as the primary hub for administrative and digital operations. The agency is also planning to expand into Illinois, which is part of the reason behind the recent transition from a single-location identity to the broader Agencies brand name.

  • What does the name change from Allstate Insurance to Agencies mean for clients?

    The transition from David Starns Allstate Insurance to David Starns Agencies reflects the agency's growth into a multi-location, multi-state operation. The Allstate relationship remains in place as a backend credential, providing the institutional stability and product depth that clients rely on. The name change reinforces the agency's identity as a locally rooted, personalized practice rather than a generic corporate outlet. For clients, the day-to-day experience stays the same: real people, responsive service, and coverage built around individual needs.

  • What types of insurance does the agency handle?

    The agency's primary focus areas are auto, home, and life insurance, which represent the highest-value coverage tiers for most clients. Beyond those three, the team also handles business insurance, condo insurance, renters insurance, motorcycle insurance, ATV insurance, and boat insurance. This range allows the agency to serve a wide mix of clients, from homeowners and families to small business owners, renters, and people with recreational vehicles or watercraft.

  • Does the agency offer in-person appointments, or is everything handled remotely?

    Both options are available. The Liberty office handles a significant volume of business by phone and text and serves as the central hub for digital and administrative operations. The Branson office caters to clients who prefer face-to-face interactions, particularly those in Southwest Missouri who value a high-touch, in-office experience. All phone lines across both locations ring through to a unified staff pool, so no matter which office you contact, you will always reach a live team member.