
Most agencies sell policies. We help business owners manage risk.
Our founder, Matt Gerhardt, has spent decades on both sides of the table—as a business owner and as a Certified Insurance Counselor. That experience shapes how we design coverage, review exposures, and advise clients.
Insurance decisions shouldn’t be based on guesswork or marketing promises. They should be based on how businesses actually operate
Before insurance, Matt owned and operated businesses in industries with significant liability and regulation—including construction, automotive, and product-based companies. He understands payroll, contracts, inventory, compliance, and what happens when a claim interrupts operations.
That real-world experience means:
As a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) with more than 16 years in commercial insurance, Matt combines hands-on business experience with deep technical knowledge of commercial P&C.
We specialize in insuring businesses with meaningful risk exposure—where insurance decisions matter.
✔ Construction & Trades
Coverage designed by someone who understands job sites, contracts, subcontractors, certificates, and real-world liability.
✔ Automotive Dealers (Independent & Used)
Garage liability, inventory exposure, regulatory compliance, and lender requirements—structured correctly from the start.
✔ Product-Based & Nutrition Businesses
Product liability, supply chain risk, recalls, and regulatory exposure—insured by someone who has carried these risks personally.
✔ Restaurants & Bars
Liquor liability, property exposure, payroll volatility, and employee risk—structured to protect cash flow and keep doors open when incidents occur.
✔ Family Fun Centers & Entertainment Venues
Coverage for facilities with high foot traffic, youth exposure, equipment risk, and liability-sensitive operations—designed with safety, claims response, and continuity in mind.
If your business operates in a regulated, high-liability, or cash-flow-sensitive environment, we’re built to help.
We take a deliberate, consultative approach to commercial insurance:
Our goal is not to sell the cheapest policy—it’s to design coverage that works when it matters most.
We do not offer personal lines insurance. Our focus is exclusively commercial property and casualty coverage for business owners.
That focus allows us to stay current on:
Your business deserves an advisor who specializes in commercial risk—nothing else.
If you’re looking for an insurance partner who understands business ownership, operational risk, and long-term protection, we’d welcome the opportunity to help.
Contact Southwest Commercial Insurance Agency today to start a smarter conversation about your commercial insurance.
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