Prairie Village was J.C. Nichols's idea — the same developer behind the Country Club Plaza. Building started in 1941, and by 1949 the National Association of Home Builders had named it the best planned community in America. It became a city in 1951, and its post-war homes, shady streets, and the shopping center at its heart still give it that neighborhood feel.
Troy Lentz at Shield Squad Agency works with Prairie Village families from Independence, along with neighbors in Leawood, Mission, and Overland Park.
Prairie Village is close to the state line, and we're used to helping Kansas families from our Independence office. A call or text gets things going.
Older homes that have been updated over the years need a careful look, and we're glad to take that time with you.
Troy Lentz
Licensed Insurance Advisor
These are the coverages Prairie Village households ask us about most.
Prairie Village drivers are minutes from the Plaza, Brookside, and downtown Kansas City. We'll set up coverage that covers Kansas's PIP and uninsured motorist rules and fits your daily trips across the line.
Many Prairie Village homes date to the 1940s and '50s, and plenty have been expanded or remodeled since. We'll make sure your dwelling limit reflects the house as it stands today, not the one that was built originally.
Renting a house or apartment in Prairie Village? Renters insurance protects your belongings and liability, which your landlord's policy doesn't.
Young families and longtime residents both want the people they love taken care of. We'll walk through life insurance options in a straightforward way.
Shops and offices in Prairie Village's shopping centers serve a loyal neighborhood crowd. We'll go over property, liability, and what your lease asks you to carry.
A weekend ride out of the city is a good way to unwind. We'll make sure your motorcycle has the right coverage for the miles you put on it.
If your boat is stored off-site and towed to the lake on weekends, we'll explain how it's covered in storage, on the trailer, and on the water.
Most Prairie Village driveways aren't built for an RV, so it probably lives in storage. We'll make sure it's covered there and on the road.
Neighborhood walks are part of daily life here, and so are the occasional vet surprises. We'll talk through how pet insurance through Farmers, provided by Pets Best, works.
Ready to review your coverage? Talk with a local advisor in Prairie Village.
What we'd keep in mind for a Prairie Village home or family.
Yes. We're in Independence, Missouri, and help Prairie Village families by phone, text, and online.
Probably. Remodels and additions usually raise what it would cost to rebuild, so your dwelling limit may need to go up. Tell us what you've updated.
Home insurance basicsUsually not on a standard policy. Water backup coverage can often be added, and it's worth considering for older basements.
Home insurance basicsGenerally, damage to your home from a fallen tree is covered, subject to your deductible. Tree removal coverage can be more limited. We'll help you understand your policy.
Once you rent it out, a standard homeowners policy usually isn't the right fit anymore. We'll explain what a landlord policy covers.
Home insurance basicsText or call us at (816) 291-3898, or get a quote started online. We'll walk you through the rest.
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Talk with Troy Lentz and the Shield Squad Agency team about your insurance needs.
Troy Lentz
Licensed Insurance Advisor
