Buckner

Buckner

Full-service insurance brokerage providing risk management

Overview

Buckner is a full-service insurance broker with eight offices across Utah, Idaho, and Colorado. It offers property & casualty, workers’ compensation, professional liability, employee benefits, personal insurance, risk management, and bonding to businesses and individuals. The company differentiates itself through a Western regional focus and specialization in trucking, healthcare, technology, construction, retail/manufacturing, and homeowners associations, combining coverage with risk management and bonding. Its goal is to protect clients’ people and property, reduce loss exposure, and support growth with comprehensive insurance solutions and responsive service.

About Buckner

Simplify's Rating
Why Buckner is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Financial Services

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded

1936

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 St. George opening targets fast-growing Southern Utah demand immediately.
  • Management said additional Southern Utah expansion is already underway after June 2026.
  • Buckner's repeated leadership hires signal active growth investment across Idaho and marketing.

What critics are saying

  • Insurance Journal listed The Buckner Company as part of BroadStreet on August 17, 2026.
  • BroadStreet's 67-deal pace forces integration risk and possible brand dilution by 2027.
  • Regionals face talent poaching from CRC and Gallagher, compressing retention and margins.

What makes Buckner unique

  • Buckner built an eight-office Mountain West brokerage across Utah, Idaho, and Colorado.
  • Its 90-year brand and regional client relationships anchor sticky local distribution.
  • Idaho president Greg Taylor adds multi-state sales discipline and carrier relationships.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Insurance Journal
Jun 3rd, 2026
Buckner expanding operations in Utah with new office.

Buckner expanding operations in Utah with new office. June 3, 2026 Buckner is opening its eighth office location, this one in St. George, Utah. Jameson Carr will help lead Buckner's expansion efforts in Southern Utah. Salt Lake City-based Buckner is a regional brokerage with more than $50 million in reported annual revenue and offices throughout Utah, Idaho and Colorado. The firm provides insurance, employee benefits, bonds and risk management services to businesses and individuals throughout the western U.S. Was this article valuable?

St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
Jun 2nd, 2026
Buckner expands presence with opening of eighth office in St. George, Utah.

Buckner expands presence with opening of eighth office in St. George, Utah. SALT LAKE CITY - June 1, 2026 Buckner, one of the largest insurance brokerage firms in the Mountain West, announced the opening of its eighth office location in St. George, further strengthening the company's presence across Utah and supporting continued growth throughout Southern Utah. The expansion comes during a milestone year for Buckner, as the company celebrates its 90th anniversary on December 1, 2026. Over the last nine decades, Buckner has grown into a leading regional brokerage with more than $50 million in annual revenue and offices throughout Utah, Idaho, and Colorado. The new St. George location reflects both client demand and the region's continued economic growth. Southern Utah remains one of the fastest-growing areas in the state, attracting new businesses, residents, and development at a rapid pace. St. George native Jameson Carr will help lead Buckner's expansion efforts in Southern Utah, bringing strong regional relationships and market knowledge to the firm's growing presence in the area. "Southern Utah has long been an important market for our firm," said Terry Buckner, Chairman and CEO of Buckner. "We have valued clients throughout the region, and some of our outstanding team members come from the area as well. Opening an office in St. George felt like a natural next step and only a matter of time." Buckner noted that the initial office will serve as a foundational presence for the company in the region, with plans for additional expansion and a larger long-term footprint in Southern Utah already underway. "As we celebrate 90 years in business, we remain focused on strategic growth while continuing to deliver the trusted relationships and service our clients have relied on for generations," Buckner added. Buckner provides commercial insurance, employee benefits, surety bonds, personal insurance, and risk management services to clients across the western United States. The firm is recognized for its strong client retention, long-standing industry relationships, and commitment to innovation and community involvement. About Buckner Buckner is an insurance brokerage headquartered in Salt Lake City. The firm provides insurance, employee benefits, bonds, and risk management solutions to businesses and individuals throughout the western United States. Buckner operates eight offices across Utah, Idaho, and Colorado and is consistently recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the region.

Buckner Companies
Jan 28th, 2026
Buckner Named 2025 Sapphire Agency by Auto-Owners Insurance

Buckner named 2025 Sapphire Agency by Auto-Owners Insurance. The Buckner Company is excited to share that Buckner has been recognized as a 2025 Sapphire Agency by Auto-Owners Insurance! This award honors the top three agencies for property and casualty new business growth, and The Buckner Company is proud to have finished first in its region. The Buckner Company is so proud of its employees, whose hard work, dedication, and commitment to delivering exceptional service made this possible. Every call answered, every policy tailored, and every problem solved contributes to its success. Thank you to its team for making Buckner a top-performing agency. Your efforts continue to set The Buckner Company apart. #Buckner #YourInsurance #YourTeam #SapphireAgency #AutoOwnersInsurance About The Buckner Company. Founded in 1936, The Buckner Company is one of the largest regional insurance brokerages in the Western United States. The firm places more than $380 million in insurance premiums annually. It operates seven offices across Utah, Idaho, and Colorado.

Insurance Journal
Jan 28th, 2026
People Moves: CRC Adds DeJesus and Woita to Underwriting Leadership; Buckner Names Taylor President of Idaho

People moves: CRC adds DeJesus and Woita to Underwriting Leadership; Buckner Names Taylor President of Idaho. CRC Group Names DeJesus and Woita to Underwriting Leadership CRC Group hired Joe DeJesus and Austin Woita to its CRC Specialty Underwriting leadership team. DeJesus joined CRC Specialty as an underwriting team leader, based in Sacramento, California. DeJesus has a background in brokerage leadership and underwriting support, with experience guiding complex placements and mentoring teams. Woita has also joined CRC Specialty as an underwriting team leader, and he is a member of the Denver, Colorado team. He has experience in wholesale distribution, excess and surplus lines and national agency engagement, with a strong focus on aligning underwriting strategy with partner needs. CRC Group is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Buckner Insurance Names Taylor President of Idaho Buckner Partners, an insurance brokerage with offices in Idaho Falls and Rexburg, Idaho, appointed Greg Taylor as president of Buckner of Idaho. Taylor will lead strategic growth initiatives across the Idaho market, with a focus on expanding brand presence, driving profitable new production, and strengthening client and carrier partnerships. Taylor previously held leadership roles with State Farm Insurance, John Deere Financial and Farmers Mutual Hail.

Buckner Companies
May 13th, 2025
Joshua Kettler Announced as President

The Buckner Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Kettler as President, effective June 2, 2025.

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