About Cornerstone Insurance
Cornerstone Insurance, Inc. is independently owned and operated — founded by native Floridians, so the people comparing your coverage answer to you, not to any one carrier. Every quote and service request runs on the same values you’ll feel as a client: honesty, integrity, professionalism, diligence and respect. The best carriers, real agents, and technology that makes it easy.
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Our mission
To inspire faith and confidence in all we do — providing real value through quality, affordable insurance products from a choice of financially stable companies, professional, timely and accurate service, and long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships built on our core values — earning our place as your insurance agency of choice.
To create a culture where our people are respected, appreciated and valued — afforded the tools and training to be successful, a positive and rewarding environment where teamwork is emphasized and efficiency and productivity are rewarded, and industry-competitive compensation for their valuable contributions — carrying out our mission while living our core values.
To be a trusted, reliable and long-term business partner — writing quality, mutually profitable business that supports the financial well-being of our carriers, and working together to provide the best possible experience for our mutual clients.
To invest in our community by contributing our time and financial resources, to promote and support family and country, and to be seen as a good corporate citizen operating with the highest regard for all our stakeholders.
Meet our team
Real licensed Florida agents — the same people quote your coverage, answer the phone, and service your policy year after year.

Joshua Butts
Owner · Team Leader · Licensed Agent in Charge

Mara Koogle
Leader of Account Management and Office Manager · Licensed Agent

Karen Aragon
Client Service Representative · Licensed Agent

Kari Tate
Licensed Advisor

Kyle Wilson
Licensed Advisor

Laura Litchy
Licensed Advisor

James Bonn
Licensed Advisor

Joshua Gleaton
Licensed Advisor

Kevin Gorniak
Licensed Advisor

Claire Arevalo
Welcome Team Associate and Application Processor

Jamie Piralta
Agency Administration and Policy Manager
Why Cornerstone?
Florida’s insurance market is unlike anywhere else in the country. Rising premiums, carrier exits, and reduced coverage options have left too many homeowners, drivers, and families without the protection they actually need.
We’re selective about the carriers we work with. Cornerstone partners only with companies that have proven experience operating in Florida — or newer carriers backed by highly experienced management teams. We don’t chase volume. We specialize in building comprehensive, customized coverage packages around the real-life situations our clients face every day.
Cornerstone is a proud member of the Florida Association of Insurance Agents and the Trusted Choice Insurance Network, and holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We focus exclusively on personal lines insurance — because doing one thing well means you always get our full attention.
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