People Come First
We believe if we always do the right thing and put people first, we'll never have to worry about growth. People want to work with companies that treat their clients, employees, and community with high ethical standards at all times.. and we do just that.
We find the best protection, with the best companies, at the best price, and we do it the right way!
How we started
Founded in eastern North Carolina in the historic town of Southport, Cold Mountain Insurance was created to help people and their families who meet with unexpected emergencies and loss.
Starting from humble beginnings by Wolff Shipp, Wolff spent most of his early career learning “world class” customer service as a Service Manager with the Cintas Corporation in Baltimore, Maryland. After moving to Wilmington, NC in 2014, he struggled to find employment that would support his family. On the suggestion of a close family friend, Wolff studied and attained his insurance license in North Carolina with lines of authority in property, casualty, life and health Insurance. Soon after, he became licensed in South Carolina.
Wolff learned the insurance business by working for and representing companies such as State Farm, Geico, Progressive, Allstate, Nationwide, The Hartford and Travelers.
From his experiences in the insurance industry in his early years, Wolff saw first hand the importance of life insurance. He witnessed how it helped people during some of the most difficult times in their lives. He also personally experienced how confusing and frustrating it was to try to buy health insurance through the ACA Marketplace.
How we got here
Our first step was to partner with companies that utilized cutting edge technology to offer instant issue life insurance. This type of coverage removes the medical exams and blood tests that can make getting life insurance inconvenient and time consuming.
Step two was to help people with health insurance through the ACA Marketplace and other health coverage through direct appointments with companies such as Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule Insurance Company and Ambetter. We also began offering healthcare sharing through Medi-Share administered by Christian Care Ministries. We're now licensed in 24 states including North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Alabama, Ohio, Indiana, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Michigan, Arizona, Iowa, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Step three was to offer the most comprehensive and affordable property and casualty insurance coverage available on the market. We did so by partnering with some of the industry’s best A rated personal lines and commercial insurance companies available. We offer home, auto, motorcycle, boat, personal watercraft, yacht, RV, business, workers comp, high net worth, pet insurance, and so much more.
What we do
The vision of Cold Mountain Insurance is to provide affordable protection for all members of the family. This includes both two legged members and four! We're able to do so by offering the very best options for Auto, Home, Business, Life, ACA Health Insurance aka Obamacare, Ancillary Health Insurance, Health Care Sharing through Medi-Share & Pet Insurance through Prudent Pet. We make Health Insurance a snap, and your Life Insurance options easy to understand. We offer a wide selection of life insurance to choose from such as Term, Whole Life, Final Expense, Burial Coverage, Mortgage Protection Term, and Universal Life.
At Cold Mountain Insurance, our clients and their families come first. We realize insurance is a very important personal matter, and there’s no “one size fits all” option. That’s why we make ourselves available nights and weekends at our office, over the phone, virtually through Zoom, and in person at your home. Please feel free to book an appointment today, and let’s talk about what’s important to you and your family.. and the best way to protect those things.
What's in a name
You may have noticed that eastern North Carolina has a serious lack of mountains, so why the name “Cold Mountain Insurance” you may ask? We wanted a name that symbolized stability and long-lasting strength, like the protection we offer our clients.
We also wanted a name that’s relatable to all our clients in North Carolina, from the Outer Banks, Jacksonville, Wilmington, Leland, Bolivia & Southport to Raleigh, Charlotte & Asheville and beyond. We’re willing to climb any mountain to protect you and your family!
