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Frankenmuth Insurance Names Legacy Risk Solutions, LLC 2025 Agency of the Year

Top award presented to the best overall performing agency partner

GAINESVILLE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frankenmuth Insurance, a super-regional carrier based in Frankenmuth, Michigan, has named Legacy Risk Solutions of Gainesville, Georgia, the 2025 Agency of the Year. This award is presented annually to the agency with top performance in profitability, growth, and policy retention.

“We are excited to honor Legacy Risk Solutions, LLC as our 2025 Agency of the Year,” said Fred Edmond, Frankenmuth Insurance Chief Executive Officer.

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Legacy Risk Solutions has partnered with Frankenmuth Insurance since 2010 and is recognized as one of the carrier’s Premier independent insurance agency partners. This marks the third time Legacy Risk Solutions has been named Agency of the Year, after receiving the award in 2022 and 2024. Additionally, Legacy Risk Solutions was named Frankenmuth Insurance’s Diamond Achiever for Georgia in 2019, 2020, and 2022. This annual award recognizes the agency with the top overall state-level performance.

“We are excited to honor Legacy Risk Solutions, LLC as our 2025 Agency of the Year,” said Fred Edmond, Frankenmuth Insurance Chief Executive Officer. “This is the third time their agency has achieved this distinction, which is a testament to its sustained outstanding performance. We’re honored to work alongside them and look forward to the opportunity to build on this success together.”

Since 1919, Legacy Risk Solutions has relied on a culture that promotes the development of its people by fostering personal and professional growth. Their dedication to partnership has led them to become a nationally ranked agency group built on the legacy of each agency. They represent many of the country’s leading insurance carriers, with offices throughout Georgia and South Carolina.

“Legacy Risk Solutions, LLC is proud to be recognized as the 2025 Frankenmuth Agency of the Year,” said Jason Griffith, Legacy Risk Solutions LLC Chief Executive Officer. “Our continued partnership with Frankenmuth Insurance has been a key driver of our success in Commercial Lines. Their strong underwriting, competitive pricing, exceptional claims handling, and top-tier customer service enable us to deliver outstanding value to our clients. We are grateful for this recognition and look forward to building on our momentum together in the years ahead.”

To learn more about Frankenmuth Insurance, visit fmins.com. For more information on Legacy Risk Solutions, visit their website at legacyrisksolutions.com.

About Frankenmuth Insurance

Frankenmuth Insurance exists to provide peace of mind by protecting individuals, families, and businesses with tailored insurance solutions. Headquartered in historic Frankenmuth, Michigan, we’ve been serving our policyholders for more than 155 years and remain committed to being your insurer of choice through exceptional protection and service. As a super-regional carrier, we work exclusively with more than 800 independent agencies across 15 states to offer business, home, and auto insurance, along with surety bonds. We proudly maintain $2.5 billion in assets and an AM Best A (Excellent) financial strength rating, demonstrating our long-standing reliability and commitment to protecting what matters most. Learn more at fmins.com.

About Legacy Risk Solutions

Legacy Risk Solutions is proud of our powerful and growing network of independent insurance agencies. We are dedicated to helping each other succeed and focusing on the support and resources our partner agencies need to compete in today's rapidly changing insurance marketplace. Our model of internal perpetuation requires us to add from within and simultaneously look for like-minded agencies to join us. The members of our team benefit from a collaborative approach in both risk management and policy service that puts the needs of our clients first. Our long-term success depends on our ability to build teammates with a common goal of achieving great results. At Legacy Risk Solutions, we believe that the key to success lies in building strong relationships with our clients and our team members. We are committed to providing our agencies with the tools and resources they need to thrive, including access to our vast network of insurance carriers, cutting-edge technology, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Contacts

Abbe Adair
989-652-6121, ext. 2260
abbe.adair@fmins.com

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