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About us
Protecting a great quality of life for our people and our community.
We are a locally owned, independent insurance agency founded in Bozeman, MT in 1972. With roots that run 50+ years deep in our community, we are the largest locally owned independent agency in the Gallatin Valley. We believe in helping our neighbors, friends and new residents make good choices in how they protect themselves and their assets. We take pride in providing appropriate coverage for individuals and businesses.
Our Purpose: Protecting a great quality of life for our people and community.
Our Niche: Helping our community navigate insurance.
Our Values: Genuine in our actions; Respect is earned; Optimism is essential; We...not me.
We represent many insurance companies as an independent agent to identify the right insurance services for you. We will help guide you through the claims process, provide counsel on matters related to your coverage and provide prompt service with a personal touch.
What our clients are saying
"I wanted to take a moment and let you know how much our staff and I have appreciated Kevin in the help he has provided to our store. We have asked him to do a variety of safety training projects for Heeb's recently and he has been very beneficial to us. It is surprising the services he is able to provide at no extra charge. That is something I have not had made available to me by other insurance agents that I have done business with in the past. Kevin has the ability to explain the information he has in a very clear and simple way. I feel my staff is able to learn and retain the topic of conversation better because of his style of training. We are a locally owned business and it is great to work with another."
"First West took great care of me as a Montana homeowner and later as a Montana homeowner living 2,500 miles away from the home itself. When I needed to make a claim after a hailstorm damaged my roof, they could not have been more efficient, fast, personal, and caring."
"Having an insurance company that you can call on and depend upon when you need them the most that is what it is all about. At First West Insurance, they are there from start to finish. I appreciate having a friend I can count on. Thanks First West Insurance!"
"This is perhaps the first time I can remember an insurance agent taking a proactive approach on my behalf. You brought the concern to my attention before I was aware of it and solved the problem before it became one."
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States we serve
- Montana
Our insurance coverages
Personal insurance coverage
- Automobile
- Boat
- Builders Risk / Construction
- Flood
- Health
- Home
- Motorcycle
- Other
- Personal Watercraft
- RV / Motorhome
- Renters
- Snowmobile
- Umbrella
- Valuable Items
Business insurance coverage
- Accident & Health
- Bonds
- Builders Risk
- Business Owners Package (BOP)
- Business Vehicle
- Contractors Equipment
- Cyber Liability
- Directors & Officers
- Employment Practices Liability
- Errors & Omissions
- General Liability
- Inland Marine
- Other
- Professional Liability
- Property
- Umbrella / Excess
- Workers' Compensation
Life & Annuties coverage
- Annuities
- Disability Income
- Life
- Long Term Care
Industries we serve
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
- Construction
- Educational Services
- Finance and Insurance
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Information
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Manufacturing - Food / Beverage / Textiles / Apparel / Leather
- Manufacturing - Metal / Machinery / Computer / Electrical / Transportation / Furniture
- Manufacturing - Wood / Paper / Paper / Mining / Plastics
- Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Public Administration
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
- Retail - Sporting Goods / Hobby / Music / General / Misc.
- Retail - Vehicle / Home / Furniture / Building / Garden / Food / Health / Gas / Clothing
- Utilities
- Wholesale Trade
Recommended insurance company partners
Other companies we work with:
AIG Insurance Company, Acuity, AmTrust Financial, Burns & Wilcox, Chubb, Cincinnati Insurance Company, Employers Compensation Insurance Company, Great American Insurance Company, Hiscox Ins Co Inc., McNeil & Company, MetLife Auto & Home, Montana State Fund, PURE, PersonalUmbrella.com Insurance, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, RPS, The Hartford, US Assure, Vindati, pomiFirst West, Inc. Team
First West, Inc. Reviews
Customer Reviews
I wanted to take a moment and let you know how much our staff and I have appreciated Kevin in the help he has provided to our store. We have asked him to do a variety of safety training projects for Heeb's recently and he has been very beneficial to us. It is surprising the services he is able to provide at no extra charge. That is something I have not had made available to me by other insurance agents that I have done business with in the past. Kevin has the ability to explain the information he has in a very clear and simple way. I feel my staff is able to learn and retain the topic of conversation better because of his style of training. We are a locally owned business and it is great to work with another.
First West took great care of me as a Montana homeowner and later as a Montana homeowner living 2,500 miles away from the home itself. When I needed to make a claim after a hailstorm damaged my roof, they could not have been more efficient, fast, personal, and caring.
Having an insurance company that you can call on and depend upon when you need them the most that is what it is all about. At First West Insurance, they are there from start to finish. I appreciate having a friend I can count on. Thanks First West Insurance!
This is perhaps the first time I can remember an insurance agent taking a proactive approach on my behalf. You brought the concern to my attention before I was aware of it and solved the problem before it became one.
We prioritize honest feedback from our clients to assist future customers in making well-informed decisions. Our review section showcases authentic experiences from real customers. When a less-than-positive review is submitted, we share it with both the agent and the reviewer to foster collaboration and improvement based on constructive feedback. We also moderate reviews to remove inappropriate content or spam, upholding a high standard of trust and transparency.
