Safeco Insurance has recognized J. Smith Lanier & Co. with a Safeco Premier Partner Program award for performance and partnership. Fewer than 10% of independent insurance agencies countrywide that sell Safeco personal lines products receive this distinguished honor.

Only the best agencies are selected for the Safeco Premier Partner Program, which recognizes an agency’s success and its commitment to serve customers as a trusted advisor.

“We are honored to be recognized as a Safeco Premier Partner agency for the third year in a row,” said Bill Sturkie, Corporate Director Personal Lines “J. Smith Lanier & Co. has represented Safeco Insurance since 1949, and we take pride in our strong working relationship and our shared commitment to helping our customers protect what matters most to them.”