De Soto was laid out in 1857 on the south bank of the Kansas River and named for the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. In 1942, the huge Sunflower Ordnance Works went up nearby and brought a wave of wartime workers. Today it's a small town in northwest Johnson County where country living and quick metro access meet.
From our office in Independence, Troy Lentz helps De Soto families, along with neighbors in Shawnee, Lenexa, and Olathe.
De Soto sits on the far western side of the metro, and helping folks out there is easy by phone and text.
River-bottom ground, acreages, and long commutes on K-10 all come up here. We'll talk them through with you in plain terms.
Troy Lentz
Licensed Insurance Advisor
Here's what De Soto folks usually want to talk through with us.
K-10 is the main route between De Soto, Lawrence, and the rest of Johnson County, and two-lane country roads fill in the rest. We'll fit your coverage to those miles, plus Kansas's required PIP and uninsured motorist coverage.
From older houses near the river to newer homes and acreages outside town, we'll check your rebuild cost and how your outbuildings are covered.
Renting in De Soto? A renters policy covers your belongings and your liability. Your landlord's coverage is just for the building.
If your family counts on your paycheck — or your work around the property — life insurance can help them stay put. We'll help you pick an amount that makes sense.
Small shops, contractors, and ag-related businesses each carry different risks. We'll go through the coverages that fit the work you do.
The Kansas River valley has some great country roads for riding. We'll make sure your motorcycle is covered for how you ride.
Fishing the river or heading to a bigger lake? We'll explain how your boat, trailer, and liability on the water are covered.
With room to park a camper at home, it's easy to head out on a whim. We'll explain how it's protected out on the road and sitting at home.
Country dogs love to explore, and that sometimes means a vet visit. We'll walk you through what pet insurance through Farmers, provided by Pets Best, can cover.
Ready to review your coverage? Talk with a local advisor in De Soto.
A few river-town and country-living things we'd point out.
Not at all. Our office is in Independence, Missouri, and we help De Soto households and businesses over the phone and online.
Flood generally isn't part of a homeowners policy. Whether flood coverage makes sense depends on your property's location, so start with FEMA's flood maps and give us a call.
They're usually covered as other structures, with their own limit. Farm or business equipment kept inside may need coverage of its own.
Home insurance basicsA collision with an animal usually falls under comprehensive coverage, after your deductible. Without comprehensive, it may not be covered.
Auto insurance basicsGeneral liability, coverage for tools and equipment, and commercial auto for your work vehicles are common starting points.
Business insurance basicsSend a text or call (816) 291-3898, or use the online quote form — we'll follow up with you.
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Talk with Troy Lentz and the Shield Squad Agency team about your insurance needs.
Troy Lentz
Licensed Insurance Advisor
