How It All Started: The History of M Carpenter Insurance
Welcome to M Carpenter Insurance, where our legacy of excellence and dedication to our clients spans nearly nine decades. We take pride in being a family-owned agency deeply rooted in the community, offering personalized insurance solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and businesses alike. Our commitment to integrity, professionalism, and exceptional service has helped us build lasting relationships with our clients, earning their trust through generations.
Dan Carpenter
Founded in 1935 by Dan Carpenter, a successful realtor, farmer, and insurance agent, M Carpenter Insurance began as "Dan Carpenter Insurance" in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Dan was a top producer with Prudential Life Insurance Company.
Dan Carpenter & Son
In 1950, Dan’s son Milton joined him in the agency and the name was changed to “Dan Carpenter & Son Insurance." Subsequent to this, Dan’s wife Ruth and his daughter Dorothea were enlisted to assist, as the agency grew in its service to the Glades communities.
Milton Carpenter Insurance, Inc.
In 1965, Milton established Milton Carpenter Insurance, Inc. in Belle Glade, where he served as president for nearly 60 years and represented Pawtucket Mutual Insurance Company for Florida and Georgia.
Peggy Carpenter (M Carpenter Insurance, Inc.)
Peggy Carpenter-Brady, President/CEO and Commercial Accounts Specialist, is our third generation in the family business. Peggy has nearly 30 years of experience in the commercial insurance industry. Following in her father's footsteps, Peggy opened another location in 2012, in Okeechobee.
Protecting What Matters
MOST
Since 1935
We understand that you put in the effort to enjoy all the wonderful moments life offers. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping you and your loved ones safeguard everything you cherish—so you can truly embrace it all.
Take the first step toward peace of mind—contact us today for a personalized insurance solution that protects what matters most!
A Trusted Legacy in Independent Insurance Services in Western Palm Beach County
Our agency is the oldest and finest independent insurance agency in western Palm Beach County. Located 45 miles west of Palm Beach and about three miles from the shore of Lake Okeechobee, this is one of the largest and richest farming areas in the State, and accounts for a large proportion of the economy of the county (the largest county east of the Mississippi). In 2012 we opened our second office in Okeechobee, which helps to service our central Florida and Treasure Coast clients.
Dedicated to the highest level of professional service to our customers, Carpenter Insurance has been a long-time active members of the Florida Association of Insurance Agents and the Professional Insurance Agents Association (PIA) of the State of Florida. Milton was a board member of the PIA for several years.