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Built on Trust, Not Sales Targets

Three decades of protecting families and businesses in our community.

From One Agent to a Full Team

Harbor Shield Insurance was founded in 1992 by David Mercer, a former claims adjuster who saw firsthand how impersonal the insurance industry had become. Families were buying policies from call centers without anyone explaining what they were actually covered for. Claims were denied on technicalities. Clients felt like numbers.

David opened a storefront office on Harbor Drive with a simple promise: treat every client like a neighbor. No high-pressure sales, no confusing jargon, no surprises when you need to file a claim. That philosophy has guided us for over 30 years.

Today, Harbor Shield is a team of six licensed agents representing 20+ insurance carriers. We still operate from the same street where David started, and we still answer our own phones. The industry has changed, but our approach has not.

Our Core Values

Three principles that shape every policy we write and every claim we handle.

Client First

We do not work for insurance companies. We work for you. When your interests conflict with a carrier's, we advocate for you every time. That is the whole point of having an independent agent.

Transparency

Insurance is full of fine print. We explain every coverage, every exclusion, and every deductible in plain language before you sign anything. If you have questions six months later, call us. We will explain it again.

Proactive Service

We do not wait for you to call us. We review your policies annually, alert you to rate changes, and reach out when life events like a new home, a new driver, or a growing business mean your coverage needs to be updated.

Meet Our Agents

Licensed professionals who live in the same community they protect.

David Mercer

Founder & Principal Agent

30+ years in insurance. Former claims adjuster turned agency owner. David personally manages the agency's largest accounts and mentors every agent on the team.

Sarah Chen

Senior Agent - Personal Lines

Specializes in home, auto, and umbrella policies. 15 years of experience. Sarah is known for finding coverage gaps that other agents miss and saving clients money through strategic bundling.

Marcus Williams

Commercial Lines Specialist

Expert in business insurance, workers comp, and commercial property. Marcus works with restaurants, contractors, retailers, and professional services firms across the region.

Our Track Record

5,000+
Active Policies
30+
Years in Business
20+
Insurance Carriers
98%
Client Retention Rate

Let Us Review Your Coverage

Bring in your current policy and we will show you what you are paying, what you are covered for, and if we can do better.