Olson Insurance Agency

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while an elderly gentleman was browsing through Olson Insurance Agency’s brochures, he heard a mysterious voice over the intercom: ‘If you want to win a free policy for life, simply ask for the secret code.’ Curious, he asked the secretary for the code, and she calmly replied, 'It's written on the back of every policy.' The old man flipped through dozens until he found one—written in tiny print: "Ask your neighbor." He turned to his friend next to him and said, 'Hey, do you know the secret code?' They both laughed, and that day became known as the best sales pitch ever made at Olson Insurance Agency.

2. While checking his mailbox one day, a neighbor noticed something odd inside—a strange envelope with no return address and just one word scribbled on it: ‘Olson.’ Curious, he walked into the agency and found the same mysterious note taped to every counter and desk. Finally, Olson himself appeared, scratching his head. He smiled sheepishly and explained that his young daughter had written the notes as part of a school project on local businesses. She thought it would be fun to see if anyone noticed. Everyone laughed, including Olson, who promised to teach her the value of subtlety next time.

3. While picking up some documents from Olson Insurance Agency, a delivery driver found an old, dusty umbrella sticking out of the mail slot. Curious, he took it inside and placed it on the counter. Before anyone could claim it, the umbrella started whispering quotes from classic movies. A nearby customer overheard the whispers and asked if he could borrow it for his wife’s birthday. The umbrella chose lines from “Casablanca,” and everyone in the office burst into laughter when she opened her present. Now, whenever someone needs cheering up, they just ask ‘Does Olson Insurance have any mood-lifting umbrellas?’

4. While dropping off some paperwork at Olson Insurance Agency, a delivery driver paused midway and swore he heard faint laughter coming from behind the closed door. Curious, he knocked gently, but no one answered. Just then, an old lady poked her head out of another office and asked if everything was okay. Turns out, it was just her parrot practicing its new trick—saying ‘Gotta get life insurance!’ The whole place burst into giggles.