John Shankool

As a dedicated insurance agent, I pride myself on being trusting, caring, understanding, and genuinely helpful to every insured. Our cozy insurance office offering auto, home, and life insurance, creating a welcoming environment where customers feel comfortable discussing their needs. With a team of experienced professionals, we work together to provide personalized advice and reliable support, ensuring confidence for all those we serve.

John was given a wonderful opportunity to be part of the State Farm team in 1992 at the regional office of Marshall Michigan as an Underwriter. He moved on to handle claims in the Detroit Metropolitan area. His last stop has been in Bay City Michigan as an agent helping customers protect their assets and lives since June of 2000.

If you’re looking for reliable, honest and caring insurance office than look no further than John Shankool State Farm and his team members of Ruth and Lori. They know the gambit of insurance from auto coverage to personal article insurance and everything in between. Their experience spans the array of life, health, renters, home, condo, manufactured home, business insurance and beyond.

John and his wife have raised three kids in Essexville. John’s hobbies include running trails, doing triathlons and working in his yard. He’s a Western Michigan University graduate. Bay City Morning Rotary club member and a strong supporter of his local communities of Bay City, Essexville, Saginaw, Midland, Auburn and Kawkawlin.

A successful business is not achieved alone. John’s team consist of two team members who have a combined 55 years of State Farm experience. They are part of the community who have lived and raised families in the area. Our office is very accessible for a visit. Don’t want to come to the office? Call, visit our website, email us and we’d be glad to help with your insurance needs. I’m sure you can find insurance on the internet, but you won’t find the service or the quick attention that you deserve at our office. When you call our office, you won’t have to go through a phone tree—call and you’ll talk to a live person immediately.

Insurance prices, whether auto, home or other, are constantly changing. Contact us for a free quote to make sure you're getting a price that fits your budget.

If you’re relocating to Michigan reach out to us and we’ll make the insurance process a lot easier for you!