ABOUT PARAGON
Brokers who expect more choose Paragon.
The independent general agency built around brokers and trusted across the West for three decades.
MISSION & VISION
How A Retail Agency Became A Broker’s Best Back-office.
Founded by Bob and Jan Hart in 1992, Paragon was built on a simple idea: every broker deserves a partner who treats their book like their own. That meant showing up on the cases, sitting on the calls, and doing the unglamorous work behind every group, so brokers could keep doing what they do best.
Three decades later, that’s still the operating principle. Our team is bigger, our footprint reaches six states, and the technology, talent, and ambition behind every case is limitless.
Still privately owned. Still answering the phone. Still the same family.
1992
1992
Founded in Scottsdale, AZ
Founded in 1992 by Bob and Jan Hart in Scottsdale, Arizona, Paragon started as an independent retail agency focused on small employer groups. Their passion for helping brokers grow led them to make the shift to a general agency — and they never looked back.
1990s
1990s
Founded in Scottsdale, AZ
Founded in 1992 by Bob and Jan Hart in Scottsdale, Arizona, Paragon started as an independent retail agency focused on small employer groups. Their passion for helping brokers grow led them to make the shift to a general agency — and they never looked back.
2010s
2010s
Founded in Scottsdale, AZ
Founded in 1992 by Bob and Jan Hart in Scottsdale, Arizona, Paragon started as an independent retail agency focused on small employer groups. Their passion for helping brokers grow led them to make the shift to a general agency — and they never looked back.
2020s
2020s
Founded in Scottsdale, AZ
Founded in 1992 by Bob and Jan Hart in Scottsdale, Arizona, Paragon started as an independent retail agency focused on small employer groups. Their passion for helping brokers grow led them to make the shift to a general agency — and they never looked back.
34 Years. One Family. One Team Behind Every Case.
There’s no off-shore call center behind this team. Every quote, every escalation, every renewal runs through tenured professionals who’ve spent years inside the carriers, inside the platforms, and alongside the brokers who lean on us.
Helping Brokers Win Bigger By Simplifying How They Sell. Helping Carriers Reach Further By Complementing Their Distribution At Scale.
For brokers running national practices and one-person shops alike, Paragon delivers sharper strategy, stronger service, and tools built for every stage of the case. For carriers, Paragon extends distribution, deepens broker relationships, and protects the member experience long after the case is placed. For employers, Paragon is the firm they never meet but quietly experience all year.
Ready To Get Started?
We’re here when you’re ready—no commitments, no pressure. Let’s connect and build something better, together.
Family Owned
For over 30 years, we’ve built our business on real relationships, dependable support, and a hands-on approach that puts clients first. We know your world, we answer the call, and we’re here when it counts.
Built Around You
You stay in control—your book, your commissions, your relationships. No contracts, no overrides. Just flexible support that works around your goals, not ours.