Crosby Insurance

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Crosby Insurance with a box of policy documents. As he unloaded the crate, he noticed an old man standing in the doorway, watching him intently. The man didn’t say a word but kept staring until the driver finished and walked away. Finally, the driver left, and the old man slowly entered the office. He picked up his phone and dialed a number. ‘Hey,’ he said to someone on the other end, ‘I just had my first delivery today… guess who?’

2. One stormy night, a neighbor knocked on Crosby Insurance’s door and asked worriedly, ‘Do you sell policies against lightning strikes?’ The owner smiled and replied, 'No, but I can offer you an umbrella!' They both laughed as the rain pelted down, and the neighbor left with a free umbrella and a warm memory of Crosby Insurance.

3. One autumn afternoon, an elderly gentleman entered Crosby Insurance and asked for a policy renewal. As he signed the papers, a mysterious voice crackled over the intercom: 'Mr. Jones, your premium is now exactly equal to the number of leaves outside.' Curious, Mr. Jones stepped out into the crisp air. He counted the leaves—exactly twenty-three! The next day, his premium was twenty-four. It turned out that every time he looked up from counting, another leaf would blow onto the sidewalk. Eventually, he gave up trying to match the exact count and just paid whatever they asked.

4. A salesman was making his rounds when he stopped by Crosby Insurance one rainy day. As he stepped inside, he noticed something peculiar: every time he mentioned life insurance policies, a small bird would fly into the office from outside. Finally, after mentioning term life insurance for the tenth time, a particularly persistent bird flew in and perched on his shoulder. ‘I give up,’ laughed the salesman. ‘You’re clearly more interested in whole life!’ The bird chirped in agreement and flew out through an open window, leaving behind only a soggy feather.