ABOUT US
About A Better Choice
Representing over 20 carriers, A Better Choice Insurance is an independent insurance agency that is able to please any and all customers finding the best insurance available for any situation at the right price. In addition to the considerable number of carriers that we can approach on behalf of our customers, A Better Choice Insurance utilizes a sophisticated customer management system allowing us to offer extraordinary customer service.
Meet the Team
Asheville
Lee Stowe. - Writing Agent & Owner
Lee has been a local independent licensed insurance agent for over 25 years. Lee started with his first two locations in Asheville & Mars Hill, both office locations named George and Charlie in honor of Lee’s two sons.
As an Independent Insurance Broker, Lee is not tied to any insurance company offering insurance coverage and can advocate for his client’s best interest. Lee is an expert at building a comprehensive insurance program that puts businesses in the ideal position with the best value. Understanding the insurance market, he can access over 25 insurance companies and specialty programs to help build the most comprehensive and competitive insurance program for a business or individuals.
Our Mission
Concord
China Grove
Dane Morton - Writing Agent & Public Notary
Dane is a lifelong resident of Concord, NC. He studied for one year at Stanly Community College before joining A Better Choice Insurance -Concord in early 2017 and starting as CSR (customer service representative); earlier this year, he obtained his P&C license. Dane is a full-time writing agent at our China Grove location and a Public Notary . Dane enjoys helping his customers and teammates and always goes above and beyond. He takes the time to listen and ensures his customers are always getting the best price and coverage. In his free time, Dane enjoys traveling, cooking, bonfires, and being on the lake whenever he can. Dane is a family-oriented man whose goal is to bring kindness to anyone he meets! Dane is a 3rd Generation Agent and is beyond thrilled to service any insurance requests you may need.
Destiny M. - Writing Agent & Public Notary
Destiny specializes in personal lines, she joined the insurance industry in her early 20s, and Destiny has over 10 years of insurance experience. Destiny is passionate about making sure you understand what you're getting in your policy. Her goal is to find the best coverage that meets all your needs at an affordable price.
Destiny enjoys helping her teammates and customers in any way that she can.
Destiny enjoys working out, lifting heavy weights, or being on stage at the Carolina Renaissance Festival when not at work. She also enjoys reading, yoga, hiking, and spending time with her partner and their 3 Jack Russells.
About A Better Choice History
It has been an absolutely fantastic whirlwind of activity the last several months and, as a result, A Better Choice Insurance has made some tremendous achievements. As such, on behalf of everyone at A Better Choice Insurance, we want to welcome the addition of two new agency offices in North Carolina in the cities of Concord and Graham. These two offices join our two Western North Carolina offices in Asheville and Mars Hill and, as a result, A Better Choice Insurance now has offices across North Carolina to better serve its customers.
A Better Choice Insurance - Concord will still have Lori, Wanda, Destiny and Naomi available and working to fulfill all of your insurance needs. Tim and Debbie are off to pursue their retirement dreams and we wish them both a safe and happy adventure.
A Better Choice Insurance - Graham was taken over from TowneBank and we have hired Caroline Davis to manage that office. Caroline will be assisted by Lee Stowe in improving the quality of service offered to insurance customers in Graham and the surrounding towns of Alamance County.
A Better Choice Insurance - Asheville will continue to be managed by veteran insurance expert Karen, while A Better Choice Insurance - Mars Hill is to be skillfully managed by Jessica. Both Karen and Jessica personify the ethos of A Better Choice Insurance by offering personal service while procuring superior insurance products at the best possible price.
Representing over 20 carriers, A Better Choice Insurance is an independent insurance agency that is able to please any and all customers finding the best insurance available for any situation at the right price. In addition to the considerable number of carriers that we can approach on behalf of our customers, A Better Choice Insurance utilizes a sophisticated customer management system allowing us to offer extraordinary customer service.
A Better Choice Insurance is the business name of Madison Insurance Group and we have been helping people with their insurance needs since 2004. Since opening our first office in Western North Carolina, we have developed a reputation for working with people to find the most suitable insurance they need at the best possible price.
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all of our terrific customers at all of our locations and look forward to continuing to work with you.
Human Resources Director
Life & Health Broker
Lori W. - Writing Agent & Public Notary
Lori is a lifelong resident of Concord, NC, and has been an agent helping the Concord community with its insurance needs since 2007. Lori helps customers like you identify the insurance coverage that best fits your needs. This process is straightforward and personalized to help make you smarter about insurance. Lori has the knowledge and over 17 years of insurance industry experience to help you better understand your coverage options--whether that's auto, home, renters, farm, business insurance, and more.
Fun fact about Lori; she is an avid dancer, teacher of the arts, model, and local performer.
Founder
Lee S.
Lee has been a local independent licensed insurance agent for over 25 years. Lee started with his first two locations in Asheville & Mars Hill, both office locations named George and Charlie in honor of Lee’s two sons.
As an Independent Insurance Broker, Lee is not tied to any insurance company offering insurance coverage and can advocate for his client’s best interest. Lee is an expert at building a comprehensive insurance program that puts businesses in the ideal position with the best value. Understanding the insurance market, he can access over 25 insurance companies and specialty programs to help build the most comprehensive and competitive insurance program for a business or individuals.
Lee is an Asheville native-born and raised and married to Stefany Stowe. Father of four kids (George & Charlie) (stepdaughters Candice & Vanessa). Lee enjoys spending time with his family, taking road trips, learning History, and exploring new places with his wife.
Chrissy C. - Writing Agent
Chrissy joined the A Better Choice Insurance team in 2021. Before insurance she worked in childcare for 13 years. Since joining the team she has worked her way up from CSR to full time personal lines home and auto writing agent. She really enjoys the writing process of guaranteeing the customer the best coverages and price. Chrissy is a lifelong resident of NC, with an immigrant Irish husband, 2 cute lab mix dogs and 2 cats. In her spare time, she enjoys any and all crafts, painting pottery, reading and going to the mountains.
Christy Y. - Customer Service Representative
Chrissy has over a year of experience as a licensed Property and Casualty agent.
Graham
Local Mortgage Broker
Tulea P.
Tulea Price is a Western North Carolina native with more than 20 years of professional mortgage experience. Tulea chose a mortgage for her career because she believes homeownership creates a sense of security and happiness.
Tulea chose to join United Community Bank because she believes the bank stands on integrity and is committed to delivering the highest level of customer service to each and every person who decides to trust United with their business. Tulea was also drawn to UCB’s sense of community and family-like atmosphere.
