Local Since 1972. Independent by Choice.

We're not a franchise. We're not a call center. We're your neighbors — and we've been doing this in Van Zandt County for over 50 years.

A Little History on Where We Come From

Wallace & Murray Insurance opened its doors in 1972. That's more than five decades of serving the same county, the same towns, and in many cases, the same families. Aaron Shinn has owned the agency since January 2010, and the commitment that built this place hasn't changed: put the client first, keep it personal, and never charge a fee for doing your job.

A lot has changed in the insurance industry since 1972. Big carriers have pushed customers toward call centers. Franchises have replaced locally-owned agencies across small-town Texas. Wallace & Murray is still here — still independent, still local, and still picking up the phone when you call.

What It Means to Work with an Independent Agency

When you work with a captive agent, you get one company's products. That's it. When you work with us, we compare rates and coverage across more than 50 carriers — including Allstate, Germania, Hochemheim Prairie, and others — and find what fits your situation specifically.

We don't charge agency fees. The cost of your insurance is exactly what the carrier charges — nothing added. Our income comes from the carriers we place business with, which means our job is finding your best policy, not selling you the most expensive one.

That's how independent agencies are supposed to work. It's how we've always worked.

We Know the Towns We Serve

Our office is in Canton, but our customers are spread across Van Zandt County and the surrounding area. We serve families and businesses in Van, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Edgewood, Ben Wheeler, and communities throughout East Texas — including Tyler, Athens, Mineola, and beyond.

When you call us, you're not reaching a regional office that doesn't know where your town is. You're reaching someone who probably knows your street.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Agency