About Trans-Atlantic Commercial Insurance

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About Trans-Atlantic Commercial Insurance

An independent commercial insurance agency for businesses in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, built by someone who has seen insurance from the finance side, the carrier side, and the agent's side of the desk.

Meet Rodney Thompson, Founder and Principal

I started my career in financial services. After earning my degree in Business Management from Virginia State University, I worked as a stockbroker and then as a banker. Those years taught me how businesses think about capital, cash flow, and risk, and how quickly one uninsured loss can undo years of hard work.

From there I moved into insurance, joining a large property and casualty insurance company as a District Sales Manager. For nine years I recruited and trained insurance agents, teaching them how to evaluate a client's risk, explain coverage in plain language, and be there when a claim happens. Working inside a large carrier gave me a close look at how insurance companies operate, and a clear view of what business owners should expect from the person who sells them a policy.

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After nine years in that role, I decided to apply what I had learned for business owners directly. I left the District Sales Manager position and started my own agency, Trans-Atlantic Commercial Insurance.

Virginia State University
Degree in Business Management

Stockbroker and Banker
Early career in financial services

District Sales Manager, large property and casualty insurance company
Nine years recruiting and training insurance agents

Founder, Trans-Atlantic Commercial Insurance
Independent agency focused on commercial insurance

Why That Background Matters to Your Business

  • A finance mindset. I look at insurance as part of your balance sheet, including what a loss would cost you, what your contracts require, and where limits make sense.
  • Experience training agents. I spent nine years teaching others to explain coverage clearly, and I hold our agency to that same standard.
  • An inside view of the carrier world. I understand how large insurers operate, which helps us present your business well and recommend the right fit.
  • Independence. We work for you, not a single insurance company, so we can compare options across carriers.

Where We Work

How We Work

  • We learn your business. Operations, payroll, vehicles, contracts, and the way you actually earn revenue.
  • We compare carriers. You see options and the trade-offs, not just a single price.
  • We check your contracts. Limits, additional insured status, and certificates are matched to what clients and landlords require.
  • We stay with you. We review your coverage as you grow and help when you need to file a claim.

Talk With Rodney

If you want an insurance partner who explains your options in plain language, start a conversation today.

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