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Darr Schackow Insurance: Serving Florida Since 1992
Licensed in 32 states, Darr Schackow has offices in Gainesville, Jacksonville, Milton, Perry, Fleming Island, and Okeechobee, offering home, auto, life, flood, watercraft, business, annuity, health insurance, workers’ comp, and employee benefits options for all.
Leveraging extensive relationships across the insurance industry, DSI offers insurance solutions that meet your specific needs in every situation.
Our Mission
“At DSI, we work diligently to reduce stress, provide the best options, and offer affordable pricing for all clients.”
Why Choose DSI?
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What We Do
Darr Schackow Insurance is an Insurance Broker with relationships with the nation’s top-rated insurance carriers, which means we help our clients find coverage that matches their described needs.
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Our History
John Darr, Sr. and Ray Schackow entered the insurance business in 1992 as Nationwide agents in the Gainesville regional office. They were at separate agencies but always shared a common space.
John’s son John, Jr. (Johnny) joined his father. The father-son agents were committed to creating lifetime relationships with their customers and providing quality customer service. As a result, the agency grew significantly.
John Darr, Sr. retired and sold the agency to his son, Johnny, and son-in-law Richard Rowell.
The landscape of the Florida insurance market changed dramatically when, after sharing space for 16 years, Darr and Schackow officially merged.
In 2020, DSI joined The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers, expanding its reach and service offerings.
Our Managing Partners
Ray Schackow
Chief Operations Officer/Owner
- rschackow@DarrSchackowInsurance.com
- 352-338-0552 ext. 79107
Richard Rowell
Chief Financial Officer/Owner
- rrowell@DarrSchackowInsurance.com
- 352-338-0552 ext. 71105