Founded on Integrity.
Built on Trust.
Watley Insurance Group exists for one reason: to give Southern families and businesses access to great insurance options — with the honesty, expertise, and care they deserve.
Our Story
A Local Agency with a Simple Mission
Watley Insurance Group was born from a conviction that everyday people — not just corporations — deserve access to the full insurance marketplace, guided by someone who genuinely has their best interests at heart.
As an independent agency, we’re not beholden to any single carrier. We partner with over 96 of the nation’s top-rated insurance companies so we can shop the market on your behalf and find the coverage that truly fits your life — not just what happens to be available from one company.
We serve clients across eight Southern states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Each of those communities has unique needs — coastal flood exposure, rural agriculture, fast-growing small businesses — and we’ve built our expertise around those realities.
When you work with us, you get a real person, a licensed professional who listens first and recommends second. We’re here before the sale, during the process, and long after — especially when you need to file a claim.
96+
Insurance carriers in our network — giving you more choices and better rates
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
These aren’t just words on a wall. They’re the principles that guide every conversation, every recommendation, and every policy we place.
Integrity
We always put your interests first — ahead of commissions, carrier relationships, or convenience. If a policy isn’t right for you, we’ll tell you.
Expertise
Our team stays current on products, regulations, and market changes across all eight states we serve. We know the nuances that matter for your region.
Personal Service
You’ll work with a real agent — someone who knows your name, your policy, and your situation. No call centers, no runaround, no starting over every time.
Community
We live in these communities too. When a hurricane hits the Gulf Coast or a drought hits Oklahoma, we feel it alongside our clients — and we show up for them.
The Independent Difference
We Work for You — Not for an Insurance Company
Captive agents represent a single carrier. If that carrier’s pricing or products don’t fit your situation, you’re out of luck. As an independent agency, we have no such limitation.
We shop your coverage across 96+ top-rated carriers — comparing pricing, coverage terms, and financial strength ratings — to recommend what’s truly best for you. When your needs change or a better option emerges at renewal, we proactively bring it to your attention.
Our Commitment
More Than Policies — We’re Part of Your Community
We don’t just sell insurance and disappear. When our clients face difficult moments — a car accident, a storm-damaged home, a health crisis — we’re present. We help navigate the claims process, advocate with carriers when needed, and make sure you’re treated fairly.
We believe that protecting your family or business is a long-term relationship, not a one-time transaction. That’s why clients who start with one policy often come back as their lives grow — adding coverage for a new vehicle, a new business venture, or a new chapter in retirement planning.
We’re proud to serve eight Southern states, and we take that responsibility seriously every single day.
The People Behind the Policies
Meet Our Team
Real people. Real expertise. Every person on our team is here because they genuinely care about the clients they serve.
Wayne F. Watley, Jr.
Agency Principal
Wayne has been in the insurance industry since 2013 and brings the same care he developed as a former pastor into every client relationship. When he's not working, he's spending time with his wife and son, writing music, playing Uno, or chasing mountain views. He also runs a marketing and consulting business on the side.
Rebecca Trotter
Office Manager
Rebecca has been the operational backbone of Watley Insurance Group for over five years — and if we're being honest, she probably knows this agency better than anyone in the building. Outside work, she stays busy with her daughter, her three-year-old adopted son, cruise adventures, and friends she actually enjoys spending time with.
Kellye Brandl
Personal Lines Retention Manager
Kellye started her insurance career in life insurance, earned her license over three years ago, and now oversees all personal lines renewals for the agency. She embraces all things spooky, loves ravens, and is in the thick of raising four boys ranging from preteens to full-blown teenagers.
Stephanie Carter
Customer Concierge
Stephanie got her insurance license five years ago specifically to join this team, bringing with her a background in entrepreneurship and children's ministry. She's a grandmother, a church pillar, a singer, a party planner, and a foster parent — basically, she never stops giving.
Ronnie Hodges
Commercial Lines Manager
Ronnie spent his career in law enforcement before retiring and stepping into insurance, and it didn't take him long to get a solid grip on the commercial side of things. His favorite things include his grandkids and taking trips with his wife, preferably in that order.
Kaydence Specks
Sanitation Engineer
Kaydence keeps an eye on her little brother, makes time for family, and yes, she has a boyfriend she tolerates us mentioning. She's currently studying at LSUS and has a soft spot for animals that most people around here have learned not to underestimate.
Let’s Talk
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Whether you’re a new client shopping for the first time or a long-time policyholder with questions, we’re here. No pressure. No obligation. Just honest, expert guidance.