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Hemp Insurance Agency specializes in auto, home, business, and life insurance.

Hemp Insurance Agency in Covington, Virginia, understands what it means to be a dedicated agency providing auto, home, business, and life insurance. Founded in 1903, they are the oldest insurance agency in town and one of the oldest in the state.

Golden Rule

The professionals at Hemp Insurance Agency live by the Golden Rule – treating others as they would want to be treated. They believe that great service happens when the staff truly cares. They work hard to return phone calls promptly and are fast and courteous. Principal agent Edward Hemp is seasoned in the insurance field with 41 years of experience. “I know what I am doing and I get the job done for you,” Ed said.

Devoted to the Community

For many years, the team at Hemp Insurance Agency has been passionate about giving back to the community. They currently sponsor a youth league team and have coached several teams over the years. They have also worked as Sunday school teachers and sponsor a local community college scholarship fund.

See For Yourself

Stop by to witness great service from Hemp Insurance Agency. The agency serves Covington, Clifton Forge, Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt and Highland Counties and is located at the top of Town Hill, in Covington, Virginia.

Hemp Insurance Agency is proud to be a part of Erie insurance which sells auto, home, life and business insurance through a network of independent agents in 12 states and the District of Columbia.

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