Insurance Warehouse

Client Reviews

Based on 21 reviews.

Jeana Chamberland

November 9, 2021.

Eric has been unbelievably helpful! Very responsive and knowledgeable on requirements. He's willing to make changes and answer questions about the insurance policies. I would definitely recommend using him!

Darin k

September 10, 2021.

Awesome insurance agency!! When I first joined they saved me over $850 a year on my home and auto while keeping the same coverage! Now after being with them for years you'd think my insurance would go up but nope we're switching to Nationwide insurance because they shopped for me and they're saving me about $500 more! I can't recommend these guys enough. They got me a better rate than I can get myself on the insurance companies website (I tried). Thanks Insurance Warehouse for providing the coverage I want with a reputable company at a fair price.

Brian Dooley

July 24, 2020.

Saves me time and money from having to shop a bunch of providers myself. Home insurance comparative to value is dirt cheap. I also enjoy the professionals I have met here, such as Carrie Skarnes who seemed to be everywhere when it came to networking opportunities. Thanks Insurance Warehouse!

Christian Mancia

July 14, 2020.

Very Nice experience, talked with Alejandra Martinez and very nice person to work with as well. :)

Brock Noland

April 23, 2020.

These guys are awesome! I have been using them for five years and every interaction has been great!

Jessica Siegel Sherer

January 14, 2020.

Fantastic place to work and even better place to insure our home and vehicles. Thanks Insurance Warehouse for always providing superior service matched with a great rate.

Team Members

Eric Skarnes
President
Bio
Eric Skarnes / President
Eric began his insurance career during college as an intern with State Farm Insurance. In 2008, after graduating from Iowa State with a degree in marketing, he became an agent with Farmers Insurance. In 2012, he left Farmers and with the help of his sister Carrie, started the Insurance Warehouse. Eric’s focus is commercial insurance and overall business development. He enjoys meeting new people and networking as much as possible. In 2016, Eric was named one of “Twin Cities Finest” by Mpls St. Paul Magazine. Eric resides in Maple Grove with his wife Megan and daughters Ella and Maya.
Carrie Skarnes
Vice President
Bio
Carrie Skarnes / Vice President
Carrie began her insurance career in 2010 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She worked for both Aflac and American Income Life in Eau Claire before moving back to Minneapolis. Upon her return, she joined her brother Eric at Farmers Insurance before helping him start Insurance Warehouse in 2012. Carrie wears many hats but her main focus is training employees to be the best that they can be. In 2017, she raised just under ten thousand dollars for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year contest. Carrie lives in Crystal with her husband Cory and their rescue dog “Handsome” Frank.
Craig Skarnes
Director of Sales
Bio
Craig Skarnes / Director of Sales
Craig entered the insurance industry while completing his bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. After graduating, he moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas to recruit and train new agents at the Farmers Insurance District Office. He later returned to Minneapolis to join forces with his brother Eric and sister Carrie at the Insurance Warehouse. Now, as Director of Sales, Craig is focused on new business development and helps run the personal lines division. He currently lives in the “North Loop” of downtown Minneapolis and enjoys cheering on whichever Minnesota sports team is in season.
Taylor DiSpirito
Commercial Sales Manager
Bio
Taylor DiSpirito / Commercial Sales Manager
In 2017, Taylor moved from Moorhead, MN down to Minneapolis in order to become the commercial lines sales manager. While attending college, she began her insurance career as a receptionist where she worked her way-up to become the Commercial Lines Account Manager. When not at work, Taylor loves being at the cabin with friends and family, traveling, and exploring all the things that Minneapolis has to offer.
Ben Tamm
Commercial Producer
Bio
Ben Tamm / Commercial Producer
After graduating from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, Ben started his insurance career with Auto-Owners Insurance as a commercial lines underwriter and Motor Carrier/Trucking Specialist. Ben loves the culture at Insurance Warehouse. As he puts it, “IW does a great job in separating itself from the typical insurance agency. The people I work with on a daily basis make it easy to get up and go to work each day.” Ben likes to stay active. In the summer that means golfing and being out on the lake for water activities. In the winter it means working out to stay in shape for the summer!
Alejandra Martinez
Account Manager
Bio
Alejandra Martinez / Account Manager & Training Specialist
Bri Jones
Customer Service Rep
Bio
Bri Jones / Customer Service Representative
In addition to working at the Insurance Warehouse, Bri also attends Metro State University where she is pursuing a degree in Human Services. She started with Insurance Warehouse in June of 2017. Bri enjoys the continuous learning that is necessary to keep up with the industry. In her spare time, she loves the outdoors. From hunting in the fall and ice fishing in the winter to playing tennis in the summer.
Marcia Guaman Canar
Customer Service Rep
Bio
Marcia Guaman-Canar / Customer Service Representative