Ferris Agency Inc.

Ferris Agency Inc. is an independent insurance agency located at 2314 Lyell Ave, Suite 101, in Rochester, NY. With more than three decades in operation, the agency works with multiple insurance carriers rather than representing a single company, giving clients access to policies from providers such as Travelers, Progressive, Erie, MAPFRE, and Mercury. This independent model allows the agency to compare coverage options and pricing across carriers on behalf of its clients.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and serves both individual and business clients throughout the Rochester area.

Ferris Agency handles both personal and commercial insurance lines. On the personal side, their offerings include:

• Auto, homeowners, and renters insurance
• Landlord and condo insurance
• Mobile home and RV coverage
• Umbrella policies
• Life insurance
• Boat and yacht insurance
• Jewelry and valuable items coverage
• Wedding and events insurance

For businesses, the agency writes commercial auto, commercial property, general liability, and workers compensation policies. Clients can request quotes through the agency's website or by calling the office directly.

Ferris Agency has built its practice around the independent agency model, maintaining relationships with several national carriers over its 30-plus years on Lyell Avenue. Because the agency is not tied to a single insurer, it can place personal and commercial policies across multiple companies — a structure that distinguishes it from captive-agent offices that sell only one brand. The agency also offers online payment options for existing policyholders.

The agency sits along Lyell Avenue (Route 31), a major east-west corridor that connects the city of Rochester to the neighboring town of Gates. This stretch of Lyell Avenue is part of a commercial corridor with medical offices, plazas, and small businesses. The avenue is historically tied to Rochester's Italian-American community and was recognized by the City Council as part of the Little Italy Historic District. Street parking and small-lot parking are typical along this section of the road. The office is roughly two miles west of downtown Rochester, making it accessible from both city neighborhoods and the western suburbs.