Kalispell
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Tamarack Insurance
Tamarack Insurance is a family business created to put Montana back in charge of choosing the insurance that best fits their needs. As an independent insurance agency we shop the insurance market to find the best insurance at an affodable price.
As as a family of twelve, we recognize how busy life can be. As insurance professionals with over 30 years of experience, both on the underwriting side and claims side, we can help find the best insurance to fit your needs with the know-how to continue serving you should you have a claim. Few insurance professionals have experience this broad, all working for you.
So, give us a try. Whether it be this website that provides a wealth of risk and insurance information, to our free quotes and consultation, our priority is to provide you customized insurance and services that will take the inconvenience and uncertainty away so you can spend more time enjoying your family and the beauty of Montana.
Greg Knuffke
CPCU
Owner, Agent
Greg is the owner of Tamarack Insurance Group; an independent agency serving our community with the best products and service. Appointed by over 20 companies, he has proudly been awarded Agency of the Year multiple times by treating every client like family. He is also a licensed agent in Property, Casualty, and Life.
As a former insurance executive with 31 years of insurance experience, Greg has a strong background in all facets of insurance. He spent his career working for some of the largest insurance companies in the industry in leadership roles including: Claims, Underwriting, Product and Pricing. His experience made him a respected resource and speaker to the insurance industry.
Greg's experience and innovation helped create several products for the insurance industry; some of which were patented and widely used to improve risk management. To promote community; Greg has volunteered his services to various programs including: Montana DRNC- flood risk assessment, Montana Fire District risk analysis and firehouse placement and promotion of Fire-wise management.
Greg believes in protecting his clients wealth and security in a pragmatic way by providing the best products and coverage for the most affordable amount -- while remaining involved as your professional representative from the very first quote, through renewals, claims and all facets of the insurance policy life cycle.
Gretchen Knuffke is our COO who is a licensed agent in Health, Disability, and Life. Gretchen also supports with community outreach. Gretchen is a mother of ten children ranging from 10 to 28 years old. She has spent most of her additional time as an educator, writer and inspirational speaker whose mission is to help others succeed by living an organized, common sense life. She is also the former creator of Kalispell Moms for Moms and is a co-author for her workbook, The Integrated Life for Women Journal.
Gretchen Knuffke
COO, Agent
Dillon is our Missoula-based, licensed agent who covers Property and Casualty. He graduated with highest-honors from the University of Montana in 2020 and earned his B.A. in Creative Writing. Dillon's hobbies include: skiing, fly-fishing, traveling, backpacking, and reading.
Dillon Knuffke
Agent
Linda is our newest agent, who brings over 40 years of insurance experience and specializes in the Pet Industry, including Pet Groomers, Mobile Pet Groomers, Pet Daycare and Pet Boarding. Linda is extremely customer service oriented and is passionate about creating a personalized plan for each of her clients. When not working, Linda is enjoying quality time with her husband, Tim, of 44 years and three dogs and two cats.
Linda Nigma
Agent
Our Customer Service Representative Team
Michaela Ray
Michaela is our marketing representative. She is a 2013 graduate of Glacier High School and received her LPN license from FVCC in 2017. Michaela is a mother of two boys and enjoys spending time with family, hiking, exploring, and spending time with her family. She lives in Kalispell with her husband and children.