A Daily Dose of Nature Heals the Soul
Lainey Howard
Mike Messer
With over two decades in the insurance industry, Mike Messer has served as a claims adjuster, supervisor, and underwriter, giving him a well-rounded understanding of how policies work when it matters most — before and after a loss. He prioritizes building relationships based on trust and personalized service, recognizing that every client’s needs are unique. Through annual policy reviews, he helps ensure clients stay informed, confident, and properly covered, providing them with peace of mind and financial security.
Articles
- Sponsored by Mike Messer, Shelter Insurance
Columbia is near and dear to my heart because it’s my hometown. I graduated from Rock Bridge High School and went on to graduate from Mizzou and started...
- Sponsored by Mike Messer, Shelter Insurance
The holidays are a time for joy, celebration and making memories with loved ones, and keeping your home and family safe adds peace of mind to the festivities....
- Sponsored by Mike Messer - Shelter Insurance
When disaster strikes—whether it’s a tornado sweeping through neighborhoods and towns, hail pounding rooftops and cars, or high wind speeds uprooting trees and damaging homes—insurance becomes a lifeline...
- Sponsored by Mike Messer - Shelter Insurance
You are a genuinely good person. You have no desire to hurt others, and you would likely never do anything on purpose to harm someone. Still, situations can...
- Sponsored by Mike Messer - Shelter Insurance
The older you get, the more complicated life gets. Some refer to this as “adulting” and includes things like going to work every day, paying rent, utilities, a...
- Sponsored by Mike Messer - Shelter Insurance
What steps do you take to protect the ones you love? If we stop to consider our everyday choices, we usually go to great lengths to keep each...
- Sponsored by Mike Messer - Shelter Insurance
A home can be a great investment because unlike renting, you’ll hopefully get money back when you sell it. Some people are even able to borrow against the...
- Sponsored by Mike Messer - Shelter Insurance
What’s your idea of summer fun? For many people, it includes boating or a personal watercraft, road trips in cars, camping or road trips in an RV, or...
- Sponsored by Mike Messer - Shelter Insurance
Apartments in downtown areas are very popular. Here in Columbia, many new apartment properties have been built over the last decade. In downtown areas, renters are typically exposed...
- Sponsored by Mike Messer - Shelter Insurance
Have you ever heard the term “inland marine insurance”? Perhaps it has even been mentioned a few times and you were too embarrassed to ask what it was...
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