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Cotton States Insurance Companies
Find a Location(770) 391-8600View Additional Phone Numbers13560 Morris Rd Ste 4000, Alpharetta, GA 30004-4608 Send email to Cotton States Insurance Companieswww.cottonstatesinsurance.com
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BBB Accreditation
A BBB Accredited Business since 04/01/1958
BBB has determined that Cotton States Insurance Companies meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.
BBB accreditation does not mean that the business' products or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB, or that BBB has made a determination as to the business' product quality or competency in performing services.
Reason for Rating
BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.
Factors that raised Cotton States Insurance Companies' rating include:
- Length of time business has been operating.
- Complaint volume filed with BBB for business of this size.
- Response to 12 complaint(s) filed against business.
- Resolution of complaint(s) filed against business.
- BBB has sufficient background information on this business.
Customer Complaints Summary
| Complaint Type | Total Closed Complaints |
|---|---|
| Billing / Collection Issues | 1 |
| Problems with Product / Service | 11 |
| Advertising / Sales Issues | 0 |
| Delivery Issues | 0 |
| Guarantee / Warranty Issues | 0 |
| Total Closed Complaints | 12 |
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Additional Information
topLicensing
This company is in an industry that may require licensing, bonding or registration in order to lawfully do business. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
These agencies may include:
Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner2 Martin Luther King Drive, S.W., 716 West Tower
Atlanta, GA30334
(404) 656-2070
http://www.inscomm.state.ga.us
Type of Entity
Corporation
Incorporated: November 1941, GA
Contact Information
Principal: Mr. Jeffrey Koerner (COO)Mr. W. Michael Cook (COO)Mrs. Teresa EpleyNumber of Employees
285
Business Category
Insurance Companies, Insurance Agency
Alternate Business Names
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LocationsX
2 Locations
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13560 Morris Rd Ste 4000
Alpharetta, GA 30004-4608(770) 391-8600
(800) 282-6536
(800) 457-1657
(770) 391-8853Directions -
PO Box 105303
Atlanta, GA 30348-5303Directions
Industry Comparison ChartX
The information in the table below represents an industry comparison of businesses which are of the same relative size. This is based on BBB's database of businesses located in Metro Atlanta, Athens and NE Georgia. Businesses may engage in more than one type of business. The percent of time the business engages in a type of business is not accounted for. There is no known industry standard for the number of complaints a business can expect. The volume of business and number of transactions may have a bearing on the number of complaints received by BBB.
*Cotton States Insurance Companies is in this range.
Types of Complaints Handled by BBB
BBB handles the following types of complaints between businesses and their customers so long as they are not, or have not been, litigated:
- Advertising or Sales
- Billing or Collection
- Problems with Products or Services
- Delivery
- Guarantee or Warranty
We do not handle workplace disputes, discrimination claims or claims about the quality of health or legal services.
BBB Complaint Process
Your complaint will be forwarded to the company within two business days. The company will be asked to respond within 14 days, and if a response is not received, a second request will be made. You will be notified of the company's response when we receive it (or notified that we received no response). Complaints are usually closed within 30 business days.
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What government actions does BBB report on?
BBB reports on known significant government actions involving business' marketplace conduct.