Justin B. Borchardt, CIC, AFIS

Justin is a third generation insurance agent who started with Borchardt Agency Inc. in 1997. In 2010, Justin purchased Borchardt Agency Inc. from his father “Bocky” Borchardt and continues to operate both the Fairmont and Welcome locations.

Justin serves a property and casualty client base focused primarily on agricultural and commercial clients.

Justin graduated from St Cloud State University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Insurance. Since graduating college, Justin has continued his insurance education by obtaining his Certified Insurance Counselors Designation in 2001 and then the Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist Designation in 2010
Justin currently serves on the Grinnell Mutual Advisory Board and has contributed to the Grinnell Mutual Large Farm Panel discussions.

Our Mission

Our mission is to establish a relationship, a partnership, between you, the insurance company and our Agency; to provide you with coverage, loss control services, and above all, claim services that are to our mutual benefit and profit.

Harold 'Bocky' Borchardt, CIC

Bocky started his insurance career in 1972 while attending Canby Vo-tech enrolling in the Insurance and Marketing program. In 1973, Bocky along with his brother Glenn joined their father Harold W. Borchardt at the Borchardt Agency and Real Estate Agency in Fairmont, MN.
Bocky received his Certified Insurance Counselors Designation in 1980. He is also a member of the Professional Insurance Agents Association (PIA) and the Minnesota Insurance Agents Association (MIAA).
Bocky has held various officer positions including Secretary and President at Fairmont Farmers Mutual Insurance Company and has served on numerous other company advisory committees.

Meet Our Team

Jay A. Burmeister, CIC

Jay is a 1992 graduate from Martin County West High School. In January of 2000, Jay recognized an opportunity in sales as an insurance agent and obtained both Property/Casualty and Life/Health Insurance Licenses. Jay started with the Borchardt Agency in March of 2000. After a couple of years with the agency, Jay took an emphasis with the Farm Insurance products of the business. Jay obtained the Certified Insurance Counselors Designation in 2009.

#1 Product

Our number one product is our service; service specifically designed to reduce your losses and control your insurance costs.

Bruce W. Peters

Bruce grew up in Ceylon MN and graduated from Ceylon Public School in 1972. He then attended Mankato State College. Bruce was in the John Deere implement business for a number of years before becoming a licensed insurance agent in 1983. Shortly after that, he joined the Peters Insurance Agency and soon after became the sole owner. After close to 40 years of being an insurance agency owner, Bruce sold his book of business to Borchardt Agency in 2021 and became one of our representatives at that time.

Christine R. Nelson, CISR

Christine started with Borchardt Agency in September of 2013 as a Customer Service Representative. She obtained her Property/Casualty license in October 2013 and Life/Health license in March 2014. Christine received her Certified Insurance Service Representative Designation (CISR) in October 2013.

Borchardt Agency Inc.

"INSURANCE...We make it work for you"

Since 1946

Danielle C. B. Sandberg, CISR

Danielle started with Borchardt Agency in December of 2010 as an Office Manager/Accountant. Soon after in May 2011, she obtained her Property/Casualty and Life/Health Insurance licenses. Danielle received her Certified Insurance Service Representative Designation (CISR) in November 2012.

Gina C. Pytleski

Gina started with Borchardt Agency in October 2018 as a Customer Service Representative. She obtained her Property/Casualty license in January 2019. Gina is currently working to obtain her Certified Insurance Service Representative Designation (CISR).