Michael Newhall

License #: 1305900

4.9 OUT OF 5 STARS

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About Michael

Michael Newhall is an agent with Goosehead Insurance located in Lynchburg, VA. Michael joined Goosehead because of his unwavering commitment to take care of his clients. Using cutting edge technology to shop with dozens of "A" rated insurance companies in just a few short minutes, he is able to find the right coverage at a competitive price. He takes the time to review all of the options and customizes a policy based on the unique risks and desires of each client. After finalizing an option, Michael is backed by a service team that has the highest client loyalty rating in the industry. Request a quote from Michael and you will quickly understand why Goosehead is one of the fastest growing distributors of home and auto insurance in the United States.

States Licensed In: VA, NC, OH, MD, DC

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102 Hexham Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502

(804) 508-7611

Languages spoken:
English

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You probably looked at several houses before you found the right fit; why not look at home insurance the same way? Goosehead does the looking for you, and finds the policy that fits your needs and budget, without compromising coverage.

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It seems like there’s as many car insurance companies out there as there are cars. Lucky for you, Goosehead looks under the hood of all those policies to find the right coverage for you and your ride. Think of us as your roadmap to better protection and better rates.

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Having the right amount of protection in case of flooding is important. That’s why our Goosehead experts will do all the research for you. We’ll compare dozens of plans and choose what’s best for your residence, and your budget.

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Sure, you may not own the building. But you own what’s in it. If a fire or disaster would cause a major setback, take a close look at renters insurance. Better yet, let us do it for you. We’ve evaluated products from dozens of the most respected insurance companies to help you home in on the right policy.

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From an insurance standpoint, high rises, townhomes and condos can be, well, a little different. HOAs cover some parts of the property, leaving other areas up to you. We can help you find a policy that provides the coverage you need — at rates you’ll feel right at home with.

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A rental property isn’t the same as a primary residence. Without proper protection, a landlord might be personally liable for damages from accidents or other events. We can help you determine the right coverage for your rental properties and compare rental property insurance quotes so you can operate with total peace of mind.

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Driving a motorcycle is all about freedom. Speaking of freedom, there’s no need for you to spend end less hours of your free time comparing insurance plans. Comparing the best motorcycle policies from the best insurance companies to get you protected the way you should be protected, at the price you deserve.

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Chances are you bought a boat for a little rest and relaxation. Goosehead makes shopping for boat insurance just as relaxing. Our expert agents will shop dozens of policies and find you the right protection, at the right price, that will really float your boat.

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Your RV lets you escape to the open road. And with Goosehead, you can escape the usual time commitment of buying insurance. Our expert agents do the research for you, comparing dozens of policies and choosing the right protection for you and your home on wheels, all at the price you deserve.

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As the saying goes, life happens. But sometimes it happens in ways we don’t expect. For all the great times, and the more difficult times, Goosehead can be there to make sure you and your family are prepared, and protected. If something happens to you, the right coverage will ensure your family is financially secure and well taken care of in your absence.

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Darrell Shelton

License #: 1334300

Languages spoken: English

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Sean Cate

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Languages spoken: English

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Danielle Holstein

License #: 1413436

Languages spoken: English

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Umbrella insurance goes beyond your normal limits of liability to protect you and your family in the event of a sudden and serious situation. Relatively cheap, umbrella policies can offer additional coverage for things like injuries to others, legal fees and litigation, excessive property damage, and other personal liability situations.

Recent Reviews

Total Agency Reviews 180

Robert G., Apr, 30 2024

knowledgeable, professional, quick response and great customer service.

Chad K., Apr, 28 2024

Great service. Thanks for your help in getting us the best rates for insurance.

Victoria O., Apr, 26 2024

Danielle was one of the nicest and personable agents I’ve ever dealt with. She had an ease in explaining things and was very accommodating with her time! Score of 10!😊

Justin B., Apr, 26 2024

Our agent was very helpful, nice and answered all our questions.

Robert T., Apr, 23 2024

Very professional. Timely communication. Better rate

Robert N., Apr, 21 2024

Friendly, quick turnaround/flexible, super communicative through the process, extremely thorough in explanation and any questions we had,

Jennifer W., Apr, 20 2024

Danielle was very friendly and explained everything in detail so I understood what kind of coverage we were receiving for our home.

Ruth H., Apr, 17 2024

Michael was incredible. He reached out to me immediately when referred by the mortgage broker, and he not only found the best insurance coverage for my new second property, he found a better price for my current home. He was warm, thoughtful, and honest/had integrity. These are all values that I uphold. I couldn't have been happier with working with him.

Rebecca M., Apr, 15 2024

Great representative in Michael

Lance B., Apr, 13 2024

Darrell was able to thoroughly walk us through the process of beginning home owners insurance as well as what it all entailed. He was pleasant and was able to give us a fair and comparable quote.

Brandon F., Apr, 06 2024

Easy to deal with and saved me money.

Scott T., Apr, 03 2024

Michael did a great job explaining everything to us and he took his time to find the best policies for us. Thank you, Michael!

Marla B., Apr, 01 2024

Amazing service - cut my car insurance in half - great price for homeowners policy - fast quote! Definitely recommend!

Jason B., Mar, 31 2024

The agent was prompt & very friendly, not to mention helpful in saving us money on our insurance.

Hortencia T., Mar, 31 2024

Darell was absolutely flexible and very well he explained about the process and insurance policy.

John M., Mar, 31 2024

Sean is a great agent to work with. He strived to get the best policy that suited my situation and did not disappoint at all! He is great to work with and I would HIGHLY recommend his service.

Taylor H., Mar, 28 2024

Michael was friendly and honest, and was quick with his results! He was a big help!

James N., Mar, 27 2024

Great customer service, excellent communication skills, Took time to answer my questions to my satisfaction

Joshua H., Mar, 26 2024

She was very helpful and got us a great deal. Very educational. She was a great value to us as first time home owners.

Mitchel G., Mar, 20 2024

Darrel seems pretty chill

Jewell W., Mar, 16 2024

No comment

Heather W., Mar, 14 2024

Sean worked really hard to find great policies for us! We are very happy with the rates and his customer service.

Sherry G., Mar, 09 2024

Michael was awesome! He helped me not only get the perfect home owners insurance, but also saved me on my auto insurance! Thank you again!!

William D., Mar, 09 2024

Great customer service- Darrell was fantastic

Luke R., Mar, 07 2024

Darrell was very helpful and willing to help me understand my insurance quote and what is best for me.

Jodie A., Mar, 06 2024

Sean was friendly, quick, informative, helpful, got us a good rate, and made sure we understood what we were purchasing.

Ryan D., Mar, 05 2024

Great Customer Service. Darrell Shelton worked very hard to find the best rates for my family’s situation. We will definitely recommend his services.

Christopher M., Feb, 26 2024

I came to my new agent Michael Newhall in a pinch, and he was able to quickly help me out to get the right coverage i needed, and was able to find it at a better rate than what I was quoted somewhere else! He took the worry and concern that I had away and made the entire process easy.

Cheyenne S., Feb, 24 2024

Very easy to join and works with you

Julie W., Feb, 23 2024

Danielle was wonderful. Very helpful and communicated well.

Zachary F., Feb, 22 2024

Sean was easy to work with. Honest. Up front with what to expect. And he definitely did due diligence in finding us the best product for us and saved us money while also providing better coverage. Already recommending him to others!

Joshua R., Feb, 17 2024

I was very satisfied

John H., Feb, 11 2024

The savings to my auto policy. I’ve already referred my son

Tamatha T., Feb, 08 2024

She was AWESOME! I was comfortable talking to her, she was always available.

Robert T., Feb, 08 2024

My agent was there every step of the way, she answered every question. When I was confused she straightened everything out.

Joshua D., Feb, 08 2024

Sean was informative, easily accessible, relatable, and honest. I had a great experience with him, and I respect the advantages of working through a broker over a single company.

Weston E., Feb, 03 2024

Michael Newhall is the bomb!

Harmony F., Jan, 27 2024

Michael NEWHALL is amazing always takes care of my clients and now has taken care of my family. Thank you for that❤️

Elizabeth W., Jan, 26 2024

Personal and timely service.

Jonathan I., Jan, 24 2024

Sean was personable, and friendly and answered any questions I had.

Michael K., Jan, 19 2024

Michael was very helpful with giving me detailed information about my new insurance plan

Daniel D., Jan, 17 2024

Michael is very knowledgeable, kind and professional. He was very patient and very prompt in answering my questions.

Rachel M., Jan, 17 2024

The care and effort that was taken with our situation was very good!

Cale B., Jan, 17 2024

Sean helped me navigate the confusing world of insurance with clarity and quick communication.

Ethan F., Jan, 15 2024

Sean was professional and gave me an unbelievable price. I have already recommended him to everyone!

Jaclyn C., Jan, 15 2024

Danielle’s attention to detail saved us $500 on our home and auto. She kept asking questions and looking for more ways to save us money. Thank you!

Isaac H., Jan, 14 2024

She really explained the coverages and I didn’t realize how poorly setup the coverages were previously

Tyler C., Jan, 13 2024

Money savings and customer service

Ann H., Jan, 12 2024

articulate, well-spoken, thorough

Erin S., Jan, 03 2024

Michael went above and beyond. I trust him and believe he is competent in his field.

Jae J., Dec, 18 2023

Darrell was/is very personable. He provided excellent service and was able to find the best rate for our new home and auto insurance.

Glenn G., Dec, 17 2023

Michael was knowledgeable, professional, and speedy in his delivery of solid coverage. Thank you for saving us so much time!

Laurie F., Dec, 17 2023

Michael was friendly, he knows what he’s doing, and was always readily available.

Andrew L., Dec, 06 2023

Good value, great explanation!

Hayley G., Dec, 02 2023

Michael was very kind and super helpful! He didn’t mind explaining things and was very motivated to help!

Millie C., Nov, 29 2023

They have been great!

Abram L., Nov, 22 2023

Michael is very helpful and turnaround time was fast.

Cadesha F., Nov, 15 2023

Micheal was very helpful and helped us understand our policy.

Jirayu S., Nov, 15 2023

Michael was very understanding and accomodating and was helpful in communicating the process clearly all the way through. It made the process of switching insurance much simpler and saved me money overall.

Nathan M., Nov, 08 2023

Michael worked hard to get me a policy quickly so I was able to register my new car in the same day.

Brendan S., Nov, 01 2023

Darrel has been great and worked fast to get us the information we needed.

Joo C., Oct, 20 2023

The agent we worked with was very helpful, knowledgeable, and patient (explained everything well).

Trishia T., Oct, 10 2023

Darrell was professional, a good listener, engaged on the process, and showed genuine interest in helping me. Darrell worked after hours to fill my application and called me on Sunday to review my choices, he knew that I need it the insurance to close on the house quicky and he went the extra mile to make everything easy. Darrell also found a good rate with appropriate coverture for our new home. We are very thankful.

Chloe B., Sep, 12 2023

Darrell was very responsive, friendly and helpful! Not to mention he found us a great deal on 2 different insurances we need. We really appreciated that he worked with our schedules and did late evening appointments. We would use him anytime!

Margaret B., Aug, 27 2023

I had a really hard time finding the insurance I needed for "distressed" property but they were able to quickly get me a policy that wasn't crazy expensive. Thanks!

Tammy C., Aug, 21 2023

The agent was very knowledgeable, helpful and kind.

Jerald H., Aug, 19 2023

Got it done quickly

Norman P., Aug, 06 2023

Great service and communication.

Sandra B., Aug, 01 2023

Darrell Shelton provided great service

Cynthia R., Jul, 31 2023

So far everything has been smooth for starting this insurance

Shekerra I., Jul, 27 2023

Michael was very friendly and explained everything to me in a way that was very understandable. This whole process of buying a home is intimidating, but Michael helped turn fear and doubt into confidence. I’m extremely grateful!

Howard H., Jul, 24 2023

easy communication

Della H., Jul, 24 2023

Michael was very helpful with my insurance needs, both auto and homeowners. His response time was exceptional.

Hoon H., Jul, 21 2023

Great customer service! Thanks!

Candace H., Jul, 21 2023

Great customer service! Thanks!

Earl H., Jul, 18 2023

Excellent communication and ease of transfer

Brandy H., Jul, 18 2023

Excellent communication and ease of transfer.

Heather C., Jun, 23 2023

Excellent service

Yancy C., Jun, 06 2023

Joanna was nothing but helpful throughout the entire process! I did not feel like she was trying to sell me a product, but rather give me a peaceful insurance experience while keeping me as safe as possible!

Charles O., May, 31 2023

Great personal service !

Carol P., May, 31 2023

Competency, profetssionalism, compared quotes and showed that coverage was comparable to another quote with less cost.

Worth C., May, 30 2023

Darrell was BEYOND helpful. Looked to help every way possible!! Very knowledgeable and caring about your needs which is very rare to see today. Thank you Darrell

Caleb K., May, 30 2023

Michael did a wonderful job! We connected over LU and he was gentle and informative with a big purchase. Great job, Michael!

Antoinette M., May, 30 2023

Michael was a great help with home owners insurance that we need.

Matthew T., May, 01 2023

Helpful and experienced, professional.

Grace R., May, 01 2023

Excellent communication and knowledgeable.

Joyce N., Apr, 16 2023

Amazing service. Michael went out of his way to find us the right deal.

Beth P., Apr, 16 2023

Very prompt response and Michael made the whole process of securing insurance very easy!

Anne R., Apr, 15 2023

Michael listened to what I was looking for. Located the best policy for me and then called back, no hard sell just what I wanted and needed.

Andreea P., Apr, 12 2023

Michael Newhall was amazingly knowledgeable and helpful. He explained all of my options for obtaining homeowners' insurance and streamlined the process from beginning to end.

Kwame D., Apr, 11 2023

Very professional, knowledgeable and very high experience customer service. Micheal Newhall thanks you.

Jill H., Apr, 11 2023

Joanna was very helpful, responsive, and clear in her communication. She also helped me save a lot on my premiums.

Michael H., Apr, 02 2023

Prompt/accommodating replies, kind/professional, and solid bundle plan with top rated carrier. Local company therefore a sense of assuredness moving forward.

Peter D., Mar, 31 2023

Michael’s assistance.

Raymond C., Mar, 18 2023

Darrell was so easy to work with. He was quick and responsive to any questions we had

Samantha M., Mar, 18 2023

I was able to gain a lot of knowledge about home insurance and being able to save $400/year on our new car insurance plan was a bonus. Michael Newhall was very pleasant and informative.

Rachel L., Mar, 17 2023

i don’t have a context usually to give out insurance recommendations

Eric L., Mar, 14 2023

Joanna was more than helpful. She gave extra effort and time to make sure I was taken care of. Additionally she patiently explained the policies to me.

Josephine S., Mar, 11 2023

Great contact, available when needed, educated on the process, and accommodating which is very important when schedules are tight.

James M., Mar, 08 2023

great customer service

Antoine T., Mar, 06 2023

Customer Service, Courtesy, And professional support.

Rutger B., Mar, 03 2023

Michael is very responsive and took his time to explain and go over the many questions that I had. Best part, he also saved me a ton of money!

Audrey R., Mar, 01 2023

Michael Newhall was extremely responsive, he provided a quote very quickly, and explained all of the details. Once we went over the details, he was extremely prompt in sending me the documents along with detailed instructions on what I needed to do after that. Great customer service experience and very excited to be saving on Insurance but still have great (and actually better!) coverage!

Michael C., Mar, 01 2023

Super simple process, all questions answered promptly & clearly.

Jeffrey F., Mar, 01 2023

Awesome service!!!

Luther O., Feb, 27 2023

Darrell is a very good friend and prior co-worker and he knows how to help people the right way. He and I were looking into this coverage for several months and now is the right time to switch.

Mason K., Feb, 20 2023

Michael was excellent. Personable, easygoing, good communicator. He did not push to get my business but showed clearly how he could bring value by potentially saving us money on insurance, which he did, and by affirming his long-term role as a broker.

Christopher G., Feb, 14 2023

Micheal was great. Got all of the stuff I needed done quick and as hassle free as possible

Mark W., Feb, 11 2023

Michael is exceptional to work with and the product has helped myself and many of my clients save a lot of money

Donald B., Feb, 10 2023

All was well done. Thank you.

Tara G., Feb, 10 2023

Everything was simple and painless! Staff is amazing! Thank you

Katrina L., Feb, 10 2023

Michael was super helpful!

Philip P., Feb, 08 2023

Easy communication

Thomas B., Feb, 08 2023

Great communication and very professional

George L., Feb, 05 2023

My wife and I appreciated the clear, frequent communication from our agent, especially when an underwriter for United Home Insurance rejected us for a trivial reason. Michael has been great!

Sarah D., Feb, 01 2023

Michael was very informative and knowledgeable. He made me feel comfortable and confident proceeding with my insurance. Everything was handled in a timely manner and explained thoroughly.

Samantha S., Feb, 01 2023

JOANNA IS AMAZINGGGGGGG ZING ZING!

Christopher H., Jan, 31 2023

Amazing service

Brennan S., Jan, 31 2023

Kind, friendly and seems passionate about what he does

Kelly V., Jan, 29 2023

Micheal was very nice and explained everything to us to make sure we understood what was going on and we fast .

Lenora N., Jan, 27 2023

Michael Newhall did great!

Bruce J., Jan, 27 2023

Professional and responsive.

Jericha B., Jan, 24 2023

Michael was a great agent to work with. I appreciate all of his help and the resources he was able to provide to me.

Diana C., Jan, 21 2023

Very informative. Looked to find me best deal. No pressure

Connie J., Jan, 19 2023

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Sheri J., Jan, 13 2023

Michael was amazing he will fast to get us everything we needed.

Leonel R., Jan, 13 2023

Easy fast and good prices

Yvonne Y., Jan, 11 2023

Very professional great customer service and knowledge of the job.

William R., Jan, 07 2023

Michael was patient and kind with my daughters questions and sought out the best quotes for us. We even trusted his personal recommendations.

Sarah C., Jan, 07 2023

Michael has provided us friendly, prompt & thorough service and we are so very grateful!

Payton O., Dec, 22 2022

Michael Newhall is awesome!

Rene R., Dec, 19 2022

Michael was professional, patient and knowledgeable.

Jillian S., Dec, 17 2022

Excellent service and quality

Bradley S., Dec, 16 2022

Michael Newhall was quick, polite, professional, personable and gave me the best deal available for my situation.

Melissa K., Dec, 08 2022

Michael at Goosehead Insurance was extremely helpful in finding me a new homeowners insurance policy and saving me time and money bundling my auto insurance policy. It was a true pleasure working with him! A++

Michael E., Dec, 03 2022

Michael did a fantastic job of finding us better coverage at a less expensive rate. Thank you!

Andrea M., Dec, 01 2022

Michael found us the best possible insurance policies. He is our new insurance guy and we're very happy he was referred to us.

Ricardo J., Nov, 23 2022

He answered all questions in a good and understandable way, told us about all of our options, gave good explanations with benefits of each.

Hayley H., Nov, 23 2022

We received great rates in a very timely manner. Michael did a great job walking us through the policy and helping us better understand our coverage. He was very friendly and easy to work with.

Sunset H., Nov, 22 2022

Michael was very informative and I could understand him well.

Douglas C., Nov, 22 2022

Ease of contact and the prices were very reasonable.

Jacob S., Nov, 19 2022

very friendly and responsive

Kevin H., Nov, 19 2022

Darrell was thoughtful in his approach and did his homework to understand our needs for coverage

Jeremy W., Nov, 16 2022

He was great to understand and help for insurance on everything and helped out greatly.

Ashley S., Nov, 11 2022

Michael provided excellent customer service and he’s saving me lots of money :)

Matthew S., Nov, 10 2022

Darrell took the time to go through every policy detail and explain everything thoroughly. I never would have gone through it all myself, or even shopped around, but Darrell made it so easy, found better coverages for me, AND saved me money. Would certainly recommend.

Jordan C., Nov, 08 2022

Michael was extremely helpful!

Joshua M., Nov, 01 2022

My agent, Joanna Luper, has been incredibly helpful, and has shown a thorough understanding of the concerns and potential hang ups for insuring an old farm house and all our belongings. Kudos to Joanna, and thank you to Goosehead.

L&N P., Oct, 31 2022

Michael is incredibly responsive and has provided excellent service.

Kailyn S., Oct, 31 2022

Michael was very thorough and informative throughout the process made it simple an easy for us.

Benjamin M., Oct, 26 2022

Joanna was very attentive and informative with me.

Caleb R., Oct, 25 2022

Michael is so personable and knowledgeable!

Cindy C., Oct, 24 2022

Michael was very friendly and helpful.

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