A desire to pivot away from corporate culture and create an environment where hard-working clients and employees could experience success led Heather and Brandon Smyrl to launch a new business in 2008.
The Houston area-based business, Highpoint Insurance Group, was born out of a greater purpose: "To give more than we take, having a servant’s heart for our clients, co-workers and community."
Highpoint’s culture is what sets it apart in the industry. Its mission is to harness the spirit of family and serve its clients with the golden rule: Treating people the way they want to be treated. By focusing on what truly matters — serving others — Highpoint can share its success with everyone.
Though the insurance industry has roots dating back to the 1500s, it is crucial for the company to adapt to the modern era by specifically addressing the needs of its target demographic — industrial clients and contractors.
Heavy industry is what keeps this country running, and in order to be a part of these essential operations, Highpoint strives to be an all-inclusive agency, providing commercial insurance, custom-group benefit plans and surety bonds.
Highpoint has a preferred network of carriers that target classes of industries like O&G, general contractors, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, construction, maritime and many others. Its carriers write a wide range of policies including general liability, auto, commercial property, workers compensation, inland marine, pollution, builder’s risk and more.
Remaining a privately held, family-owned company is important to Highpoint as it allows the company to always do what is best for its clients without the constraints of a publicly traded firm. Highpoint will never outsource a client’s service and remains committed to hospitality.
This personable service model is supported by its efforts to recruit young professionals who are newcomers to the industry, placing them in entry-level positions. In these positions, Highpoint educates, trains and mentors young adults on a path to a financially secure career. It is crucial to continuously innovate within traditional industries, such as insurance, to ensure their longevity and relevancy in the years ahead. These young adults are part of the reason why Highpoint’s clients will never experience outsourcing and receive immediate attention.
The company recently created the 365 Associate and a summer internship, which provides opportunities for high school and college graduates. The 365 Associate is one of the exclusive positions in its fast-track academy. Highpoint actively seeks talented individuals who embody qualities of humility, ambition and intelligence. By providing training and resources, Highpoint treats these positions as professional apprenticeships. This sets Highpoint apart from agencies that only strive for revenue growth and their own reputation.
For over 15 years, Highpoint has experienced dramatic growth and success. It has made an impression on the insurance world by attracting industrial clients through its personable approach and industry-specific expertise. Highpoint is eager to serve companies that desire a person-to-person approach to business in a world of automation and AI.
For more information, visit hpigrp.com or call (281) 204-8770.
