Our Team
Agency Principal and 3rd generation insurance professional – serving Apache Junction since 1995.
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Meet Your Local Insurance Agents
Real People Who Answer the Phone
Darren Cook
Owner & Licensed Agent, CIC
Steven Wade
Co-Owner & Licensed Agent
Hunter Wade
Licensed Agent
Margi McKinney
Licensed Agent
Rosy Aispuro
Licensed Agent
LaVonne Norris
Licensed Agent
Why an Independent Agent Is Better for You
Common Mistake
Our Approach
- Buying from a captive agent who can only offer one company's products.
- Shopping 14 carriers to find the best rate and the right coverage for your situation.
- Renewing the same policy year after year without ever comparing the market.
- Reviewing your coverage at every renewal and going back to the market whenever your rate moves.
- Not knowing what your policy actually covers until you file a claim and find out the hard way.
- Explaining your coverage in plain English before you sign - so you know exactly what you have.
Captive Agent vs. Independent Agent.
A captive agent works for one insurance company - State Farm, Allstate, Farmers, or whoever signs their paycheck. Their job is to sell you that company's products. They cannot shop around for you because they are not allowed to. An independent agent like Cook Insurance works with many carriers. That means more options for you, honest pricing comparisons, and advice that is tied to your needs - not to any one company's sales targets.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Team
Still have questions? Call us at 480-986-4400.
Yes. While every agent handles personal lines, certain team members have deeper specialities. Darren Cook focuses on commercial lines and complex coverage. Steven Wade specialises in commercial coverage for East Valley businesses. LaVonne Norris handles commercial account management. Margi McKinney and Rosy Aispuro specialise in home, auto, and mobile home insurance. Hunter Wade covers personal and commercial lines with particular expertise in Apache Junction's manufactured home market.
Service Areas
Serving Apache Junction and All of Arizona
Our office sits at 11512 E. Apache Trail in Apache Junction, at the gateway to the Superstition Mountains. We serve clients across all of Arizona and hold active licences in Utah, Idaho, and California.
- Apache Junction
- Mesa
- Gilbert
- Chandler
- Queen Creek
- San Tan Valley
- Gold Canyon
- Tempe
- Scottsdale
- Phoenix
- Tucson
- Glendale
- Peoria
- and across Arizona statewide