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About Us

About Us

A Century of Service. A Tradition of Trust.

For more than a century, Aiken & Company, Inc. has proudly served Florence, South Carolina, and the surrounding Pee Dee area. As a full-service independent insurance and real estate agency, we provide insurance solutions, real estate sales, and property management services backed by an experienced and dedicated team.

Founded in 1914 by Jefferson Boone Aiken as a life insurance firm, Aiken & Company expanded into commercial and residential real estate in the early 1920s. From those modest beginnings, the company has grown into one of the area's established insurance and real estate organizations while remaining committed to the personal service that has defined us for generations.

What began as a family business has evolved into a true business family, made up of seasoned professionals who bring knowledge, experience, and a commitment to serving our customers. Many members of our team have been with Aiken & Company for more than 25 years, helping carry forward a tradition of dependable, personalized service.

Today, Aiken & Company is led by President and CEO Lynn R. Owens, who has been with the company since 1970. A lifelong Florence resident and graduate of the University of South Carolina, Lynn is a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), a graduate of The Aetna Casualty and Surety School of Insurance, and a licensed real estate broker serving as Broker in Charge for Aiken & Company.

As we look toward the future, our mission remains rooted in the values that have guided us for generations: experience, integrity, personal service, and a genuine commitment to the people and communities we serve.