First few Article Sentences
Parker, Smith & Feek, a full service insurance broker based in Bellevue, Washington, began as a sole proprietorship in 1937 and has grown to become one of the 100 largest insurance brokerage firms in the United States.
Charles Parker, the original founder, started his insurance career at the General Insurance Company of America (now Safeco). In 1938, he invited his former Safeco colleague, Graham Smith, to join him and their independent insurance agency Parker & Smith. Together, they helped many regional businesses and industries grow and prosper, fueling the Northwest into an important trade area and Seattle into a major city. Edward Feek, a surety bond specialist, joined the firm in 1955 and the three principals incorporated under the current name.