In an interview, McKeel Hagerty, CEO and chairman of Hagerty Insurance, discusses the company’s evolution from a family boat insurance business into an insurance provider focused on collectible vehicles. He describes how he reshaped the business around a more “driver-forward” concept, aiming to better reflect the interests and culture of collectors rather than treating the product purely as insurance coverage.
Hagerty also talks about his personal connection to collecting. He shares a longtime interest in classic and collectible cars, including his first car: a Porsche he bought when he was 13. The interview highlights how those interests connect to the brand’s identity and customer base.
Across the sources, the central themes are Hagerty’s leadership role at the company, the transition from boat insurance roots to a broader collector-focused model, and his personal background as a collector. The coverage is primarily conversational and does not present new market data or policy developments; it focuses on the company’s approach and Hagerty’s motivations.
