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Whitney Crater Owens

Agent
State Farm Insurance Companies

State Farm is the parent company of several affiliates and subsidiaries that provide property, life and health insurance. I have worked for State Farm for 15 years in various capacities and have owned my agency since 2013. My office’s primary focus is to provide our community with outstanding protection against financial burdens caused by a property, liability or income loss.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

Best career moment so far

In 2021 my office ranked 40 out of 19,000+ agents for health insurance policies produced. Knowing we helped that many people is amazing, and winning is just the cherry on top.

Best advice I ever received

"You can have it all, but not all at once." This has helped me to prioritize what matters most to me in each moment and be fully present for it.

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

When this happens I usually have overcommitted, so I immediately set boundaries. Then, I pour into myself by doing things I love: massages, working out or reading.

Nonprofit I wish more people knew about

The Tidwell Project uses the fine arts as a form of self-expression for our youth. As an alumni, I was able to express through dance what I couldn't express verbally.

My first job and what it taught me

Auto claims processor. No one cares how much you know; they care about how much you care. Once people know they can trust you a lot can be accomplished.

How I knew this was my passion

Once I learned we offer 100+ products that can change lives in unthinkable tragedies, I knew this was for me. I lost my dad at 13, and I was the benefactor of some of these products.

A skill I never expected to need in this field

Definitely my psychology degree. It can be difficult for people to prepare for the possibility of their family's worst day. It's my job to simplify and normalize that process.

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

Having an open conversation with your agent has the power to change your family's life when tragedy strikes. The better we know you, the more we can help prepare you.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Little Rock

I can't start my day until

I make a to-do list.

Hobbies

Reading and exercising

Binge watch

"This Is Us"

Last good read

"Within These Wicked Walls" by Lauren Blackwood

Favorite meal in town

I love Samantha's!

Best recent local discovery

Nexus Coffee & Creative

Latest splurge

Black Valentino rockstud pumps

Most-used app

Instagram

Dream vacation

Maldives

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