Melissa Bennett-Simeon
If there is one principle Melissa Bennett embodies, it is an unwavering belief in the power of hope and the determination to succeed. When she set out to establish her own insurance agency three years ago, the first response she received was “no.” Fortunately, that “no” only strengthened her resolve. Within a year, she had built a mid‑sized agency, and by the second year, she expanded her team to include three seasoned insurance professionals. The most exciting addition being welcoming her father, Brian Bennett as President in 2025, who has over 40 years experience. Her agency approaches the complexities of business insurance with the same wholehearted determination. Few things are more disheartening than seeing a business owner forced to reduce staff due to rising insurance costs. Bennett Simeon Insurance meets that challenge head‑on every day. With access to more than 150 insurance markets across 15 states, the agency does not shy away from large losses or persistent premium increases. Instead, it confronts them with the rigor and persistence necessary to keep businesses cost‑efficient in an ever‑evolving economy. As one of the only women owned independent insurance agencies in the region, Bennett Simeon Insurance differentiates itself in personalized service during the good times and the bad. After larger corporations with service centers abroad have bought out the majority of agencies in Greater New Orleans, her agency is dedicated to staying local.
Bennett Simeon Insurance is located at 3100 Ridgelake Dr., Suite 204 in Metairie. 504-603-3333 bennettsimeonins.com
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