About Tate Insurance Group.
REAL ADVICE FOR REAL PEOPLE…Personal attention and professional advice in order to provide a respect for insurance and peace of mind for our clients that they are properly covered against life's risks. We strive to be the agency that provides for ALL of our client’s insurance and financial needs. It is with pride that we will exceed our client's expectations and build a long-term relationship while allowing us to earn their referrals.
Richard Tate
At Tate Insurance Group, we proudly serve individuals and families across Alabama & Georgia with dependable, personalized insurance solutions. We offer a full range of property and casualty coverage, including homeowners, condo, renters, landlord policies, auto and life insurance protection. We also provide flood insurance to help safeguard your property from the unexpected, whether from inland or coastal flooding.
Our goal is simple: to make sure you have the right protection in place—no gaps, no guesswork—just coverage designed around your life.
At Tate Insurance Group, protecting what matters most to you is at the core of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering a straightforward, stress-free experience with responsive service, knowledgeable guidance, and a local team you can count on. Whether you prefer to connect in person or online, we make insurance easy to understand, simple to manage, and tailored specifically to your needs.
The Whole Family
The office isn't just Richard and Jana. There's Tebow their Weimaraner and Piper, their French bulldog who has been navigating life in a wheelchair for four years. Piper doesn't just get around; she thrives. She's become a quiet symbol of the agency itself: resilient, determined, and impossible not to love the moment you meet her.
Meet Jana.
I have a degree in risk management/insurance and have worked in the insurance industry since 1997. With my background in underwriting and risk management I look forward to serving the community and the people in it with the same energy that I serve my family
Jana Tate
People who stay That's the difference
In an industry known for high turnover, we're proud that our team has stayed. That continuity means every agent here genuinely knows our clients — and our clients know them back.
Melissa Munford
Licensed Sales Producer
I have been a Licensed Sales Professional for the last 17 years. I have lived in the Auburn-Opelika area for the past 18 years. I love this area and the people in it. Nothing gives me more joy than helping to protect people from life’s uncertainties. I am a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Opelika, AL and I serve a Vice President over Opelika Main Street organization.
Dawson Waldrop
Licensed Sales Producer
Dawson was born & raised in Auburn - a Lee County resident of 23 years! He currently holds his personal lines insurance producer license in AL & GA. Dawson makes it his primary focus to provide a great sales experience with excellent customer service after the sale. He loves working with customers and being actively involved in the Auburn/Opelika Community.
David Boswell
Licensed sales producer
David has worked as a Licensed Professional since 2015. David is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and has over 15 years' experience in business ownership and retail management. He currently holds license in Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance. David makes it a primary focus to provide great customer service. He loves working with customers and being actively involved in the Auburn/Opelika Community.
I have been a licensed insurance professional for over 17 years. I have lived in the Auburn-Opelika area for over 25 years. I am a member of the Auburn-Opelika community and I am active in several community organizations. I am a member of the Opelika Rotary Club and I serve on the board of directors for the Lee County United Way. I am also a member of the Opelika Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
Taylor Bishop
Licensed Sales Producer
Taylor is a licensed Sales Producer who has been representing Tate Group Insurance for two years. She specializes in working with homebuyers to help make the closing process seamless and stress-free. Taylor is passionate about serving the community she grew up in and now proudly calls home as she raises her family there.
Melissa Munford
Licensed Sales Producer
I have been a Licensed Sales Professional for the last 17 years. I have lived in the Auburn-Opelika area for the past 18 years. I love this area and the people in it. Nothing gives me more joy than helping to protect people from life’s uncertainties. I am a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Opelika, AL and I serve a Vice President over Opelika Main Street organization.
Dawson Waldrop
Licensed Sales Producer
Dawson was born & raised in Auburn - a Lee County resident of 23 years! He currently holds his personal lines insurance producer license in AL & GA. Dawson makes it his primary focus to provide a great sales experience with excellent customer service after the sale. He loves working with customers and being actively involved in the Auburn/Opelika Community.
I have been a licensed insurance professional for over 17 years. I have lived in the Auburn-Opelika area for over 25 years. I am a member of the Auburn-Opelika community and I am active in several community organizations. I am a member of the Opelika Rotary Club and I serve on the board of directors for the Lee County United Way. I am also a member of the Opelika Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
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Auburn isn't just where we work.
Richard didn't arrive in Auburn and set up shop. He moved his family here. His son went to school here. His dogs know the parks. The community involvement isn't a marketing line it's what you do when this is actually home.