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State Farm® Insurance Agent - Charlottesville, VA

Gary Albert

ChFC®, CPCU®, CLU®

1380 Rio Road E
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Convienently located at corner of East Rio Road & Hillsdale Dr in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm

After Hours By Appointment

(434) 296-1222
State Farm® Insurance Agent - Charlottesville, VA

Gary Albert

Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm

After Hours By Appointment

Designations for Gary Albert

ChFC®
CPCU®
CLU®

About me

📝 Time for a November gratitude list, Palmyra! Family? ✅ Friends? ✅ Pumpkin pie? ✅✅ Once you've counted your blessings, here's one more item for the list: life insurance. 💙 It feels good to plan ahead as the year wraps up! Swing by my office or give me a call, and my team and I will help you explore your options. 😊 My licensed team is here to help you navigate the world of insurance and provide you with personalized plan that cater to your unique needs. Whether you require auto, home, life, renters, business, or pet insurance, our agency has you covered. We are committed to providing you with exceptional service. We have two convenient locations to better serve you, one in Charlottesville on Rio Road East and another in Palmyra near Lake Monticello. Gary has been affiliated with State Farm since 1999. Gary Albert State Farm has received numerous awards both company and industry wide, including selection as the "Family Favorite Insurance Agent" by the Readers of Charlottesville Family Magazine for the past 16 YEARS IN A ROW! The office was selected as the "Readers’ Choice" in the Insurance category by the Daily Progress from 2012-2023 and was also recognized by Cville Weekly Magazine in 2018.

Gary Albert serves both the Charlottesville & Palmyra Communities in many ways, including working with the local area high schools to promote safe driving among teens, developing and presenting Parent/Teen Driver Seminars, and volunteering to coach and sponsor many area youth sports and arts programs. You'll find his name on the fences and scoreboard of many teams around town, as well as in the programs of community arts, theater programs.

Gary Albert State Farm continues to receive industry and company recognition. Gary is a Lifetime Member of State Farm's President's Club, and consistently ranks among the top 50 State Farm Agents in the country. Gary has several advanced degrees and industry designations, including an MBA in Finance from the University of New Orleans, Degrees in Business Management and Marketing from Spring Hill College, has obtained the Chartered Financial (ChFC) Designation and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) Designation from the American College, and the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Designation form the American Institute for CPCU.

Please consider our State Farm team for Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Renters Insurance, Life and Health Insurance. We also can help with insurance for your Small Business! Thanks again for checking out our webpage, we look forward to earning your business and serving you soon. Please check out one of our conveniently located offices - Same team, two locations!

Q: What is an away-at-school driver discount? A: If your college student lives at school without a car and attends a campus a certain distance away, you may qualify for a rate reduction while maintaining their protection for visits home. Contact Gary Albert in Charlottesville or Palmyra to check eligibility.

Q: What does general liability insurance cover for a local business? A: General liability helps protect your business against third-party claims of bodily injury, property damage, or advertising injuries that occur on your premises or as a result of your operations. Gary Albert in Charlottesville or Palmyra can help evaluate your business risks.

Q: How do I transfer my insurance accounts if I'm moving from out of state? A: Moving across state lines requires writing new accounts to match your new state's laws and requirements. Gary Albert makes this transition easy by handling the setup and keeping your protection continuous.

Q: How do I add or remove a vehicle from my current auto account? A: Updating your auto account is simple. Just contact our office with the vehicle identification number (VIN), year, make, model, and primary usage details. Gary Albert can update your details and email you new ID cards in minutes.

Office Info

Location

1380 Rio Road E
Charlottesville, VA 22901
  • Convienently located at corner of East Rio Road & Hillsdale Dr in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Office Info

Location

1380 Rio Road E
Charlottesville, VA 22901
  • Convienently located at corner of East Rio Road & Hillsdale Dr in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Insurance and Financial products offered

Call us 24/7 at (434) 296-1222

Our mission

The Gary Albert State Farm Insurance Team provides personalized Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Renters Insurance, Life Insurance, Small Business Insurance and more. We hold ourselves to standards of ethics, professionalism, and customer-first service. There is no other option, it is just who we are: Your Local State Farm Team. Two convenient offices locations in Charlottesville & Palmyra, Virginia.

Our team

Our professional and friendly team is proud to offer over 100 years of combined State Farm experience. We're local, and are proud to call our Charlottesville community home.

Meet the team

Current openings

Please Note:

This opportunity is about potential employment with an independent contractor agent who solicits applications for State Farm products and services, and does NOT result in employment with any of the State Farm Insurance Companies. The employment selection decision, terms and conditions of employment (such as compensation and benefits) are all determined solely by the independent contractor agent.

📝 Time for a November gratitude list, Palmyra! Family? ✅ Friends? ✅ Pumpkin pie? ✅✅ Once you've counted your blessings, here's one more item for the list: life insurance. 💙 It feels good to plan ahead as the year wraps up! Swing by my office or give me a call, and my team and I will help you explore your options. 😊 My licensed team is here to help you navigate the world of insurance and provide you with personalized plan that cater to your unique needs. Whether you require auto, home, life, renters, business, or pet insurance, our agency has you covered. We are committed to providing you with exceptional service. We have two convenient locations to better serve you, one in Charlottesville on Rio Road East and another in Palmyra near Lake Monticello. Gary has been affiliated with State Farm since 1999. Gary Albert State Farm has received numerous awards both company and industry wide, including selection as the "Family Favorite Insurance Agent" by the Readers of Charlottesville Family Magazine for the past 16 YEARS IN A ROW! The office was selected as the "Readers’ Choice" in the Insurance category by the Daily Progress from 2012-2023 and was also recognized by Cville Weekly Magazine in 2018.

Gary Albert serves both the Charlottesville & Palmyra Communities in many ways, including working with the local area high schools to promote safe driving among teens, developing and presenting Parent/Teen Driver Seminars, and volunteering to coach and sponsor many area youth sports and arts programs. You'll find his name on the fences and scoreboard of many teams around town, as well as in the programs of community arts, theater programs.

Gary Albert State Farm continues to receive industry and company recognition. Gary is a Lifetime Member of State Farm's President's Club, and consistently ranks among the top 50 State Farm Agents in the country. Gary has several advanced degrees and industry designations, including an MBA in Finance from the University of New Orleans, Degrees in Business Management and Marketing from Spring Hill College, has obtained the Chartered Financial (ChFC) Designation and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) Designation from the American College, and the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Designation form the American Institute for CPCU.

Please consider our State Farm team for Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Renters Insurance, Life and Health Insurance. We also can help with insurance for your Small Business! Thanks again for checking out our webpage, we look forward to earning your business and serving you soon. Please check out one of our conveniently located offices - Same team, two locations!

Q: What is an away-at-school driver discount? A: If your college student lives at school without a car and attends a campus a certain distance away, you may qualify for a rate reduction while maintaining their protection for visits home. Contact Gary Albert in Charlottesville or Palmyra to check eligibility.

Q: What does general liability insurance cover for a local business? A: General liability helps protect your business against third-party claims of bodily injury, property damage, or advertising injuries that occur on your premises or as a result of your operations. Gary Albert in Charlottesville or Palmyra can help evaluate your business risks.

Q: How do I transfer my insurance accounts if I'm moving from out of state? A: Moving across state lines requires writing new accounts to match your new state's laws and requirements. Gary Albert makes this transition easy by handling the setup and keeping your protection continuous.

Q: How do I add or remove a vehicle from my current auto account? A: Updating your auto account is simple. Just contact our office with the vehicle identification number (VIN), year, make, model, and primary usage details. Gary Albert can update your details and email you new ID cards in minutes.

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