Bennett Insurance Agency

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular walked into Bennett Insurance Agency one morning and said, ‘I just saw something strange outside.’ The agent raised an eyebrow and asked what it was. The man replied, ‘Well, I’m standing here, minding my own business, when suddenly a squirrel ran across the street, jumped onto a nearby mailbox—and then started reading the mail!’ The agent laughed heartily, shaking his head. ‘That’s quite a sight!’ he exclaimed. Just then, another customer—a delivery driver—walked in, panting heavily. ‘Hey,’ he said breathlessly, ‘while you were laughing, did you see that cat over there? It tried to climb up the wall, but kept slipping back down…and now it’s trying to read the sign above your door!’

2. One day, while an employee was typing up policies on the old typewriter in Bennett Insurance Agency, she heard a strange noise coming from the printer. Curious, she approached it—and found herself staring at a page that had printed itself out with a message: 'Your policy is approved… but only if you believe.' She blinked twice and looked around—nothing seemed amiss. Smiling, she shrugged it off as a glitch and went back to work. Later that evening, her neighbor dropped by for coffee. ‘Did you hear about Bennett’s new slogan?’ he asked jokingly. ‘Believe to be insured!’

3. One morning, as employees were settling in for their daily routine, the intercom crackled to life with an unexpected announcement: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your new company mascot has arrived!’ The voice continued, ‘He’s a friendly little fellow, loves donuts!’ Soon, everyone saw a tiny pug bounding into the office—tail wagging, nose sniffing everything. For weeks, he’d show up uninvited but always well-behaved, earning snacks from surprised colleagues until one day someone brought him a proper collar and leash. The office had its very own mascot—a miniature furball named Donut-Duke who became Bennett Insurance Agency’s most popular employee.

4. One afternoon, a young boy ran into Bennett Insurance Agency, breathless and pointing excitedly toward the window. Everyone looked outside—only to see a squirrel frantically trying to open the mail slot with its tiny paws. The agent smiled and said gently, ‘I’ll help you, little fellow.’ Together they opened the door just enough for the determined squirrel to slip inside. Word quickly spread around town that if your mailbox needed opening, Bennett Insurance Agency was your best bet!’