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About Walter
Walter McKenna is an agent with Goosehead Insurance
located in Garden City,
NY. Walter joined Goosehead because
of his unwavering commitment to take care of his clients. Using cutting edge
technology to shop with dozens of "A" rated insurance companies in just a few short
minutes, he is able to find the right coverage at a competitive price. He takes the time
to review all of the options and customizes a policy based on the unique risks and desires
of each client. After finalizing an option, Walter is backed by a service team
that has the highest client loyalty rating in the industry. Request a quote from
Walter and you will quickly understand why Goosehead is one of the fastest
growing distributors of home and auto insurance in the United States.
States Licensed In:
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1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite 325
Garden City, NY 11530
Garden City, NY 11530
Languages spoken:
English
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Hours:
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You probably looked at several houses before you found the right fit; why not look at home insurance the same way? Goosehead does the looking for you, and finds the policy that fits your needs and budget, without compromising coverage.
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It seems like there’s as many car insurance companies out there as there are cars. Lucky for you, Goosehead looks under the hood of all those policies to find the right coverage for you and your ride. Think of us as your roadmap to better protection and better rates.
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Having the right amount of protection in case of flooding is important. That’s why our Goosehead experts will do all the research for you. We’ll compare dozens of plans and choose what’s best for your residence, and your budget.
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Sure, you may not own the building. But you own what’s in it. If a fire or disaster would cause a major setback, take a close look at renters insurance. Better yet, let us do it for you. We’ve evaluated products from dozens of the most respected insurance companies to help you home in on the right policy.
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From an insurance standpoint, high rises, townhomes and condos can be, well, a little different. HOAs cover some parts of the property, leaving other areas up to you. We can help you find a policy that provides the coverage you need — at rates you’ll feel right at home with.
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A rental property isn’t the same as a primary residence. Without proper protection, a landlord might be personally liable for damages from accidents or other events. We can help you determine the right coverage for your rental properties and compare rental property insurance quotes so you can operate with total peace of mind.
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Driving a motorcycle is all about freedom. Speaking of freedom, there’s no need for you to spend end less hours of your free time comparing insurance plans. Comparing the best motorcycle policies from the best insurance companies to get you protected the way you should be protected, at the price you deserve.
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Chances are you bought a boat for a little rest and relaxation. Goosehead makes shopping for boat insurance just as relaxing. Our expert agents will shop dozens of policies and find you the right protection, at the right price, that will really float your boat.
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Your RV lets you escape to the open road. And with Goosehead, you can escape the usual time commitment of buying insurance. Our expert agents do the research for you, comparing dozens of policies and choosing the right protection for you and your home on wheels, all at the price you deserve.
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As the saying goes, life happens. But sometimes it happens in ways we don’t expect. For all the great times, and the more difficult times, Goosehead can be there to make sure you and your family are prepared, and protected. If something happens to you, the right coverage will ensure your family is financially secure and well taken care of in your absence.
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HOMEOWNER INSURANCE
Water Coverages Explained
Four different types of water coverage may or may not be part of your home insurance policy. Let’s look at how they could help better protect you and your family from financial burden due to various causes of water damage to your home.
SPECIALTY INSURANCE
Umbrella Insurance 101
Umbrella insurance goes beyond your normal limits of liability to protect you and your family in the event of a sudden and serious situation. Relatively cheap, umbrella policies can offer additional coverage for things like injuries to others, legal fees and litigation, excessive property damage, and other personal liability situations.
HOMEOWNER INSURANCE
Homeowners Insurance 101
You found a property you love, you managed to save a down payment, and you got approved by a lender. Now you need to find a homeowners insurance policy that meets your needs, but how do you know if a policy is the right one for you?
AUTO INSURANCE
Auto Insurance 101
Most states require you to carry auto insurance. But how do you know if you have enough? A basic understanding will equip you with the knowledge you need to make smarter decisions when selecting your auto insurance policy. Let’s get started!
Recent Reviews
Antoney G., 2/22/2025 6:24:00 PM
He was amazing in explaining every detail in a timely manner
Athena P., 1/7/2025 6:50:40 PM
Walter provided excellent service from start to finish. He was very clear in every step along the way on how to best proceed. He was very thorough, thoughtful and easy to deal with.
Patricia B., 12/8/2024 4:13:51 PM
Excellent follow-up, good quotes
Patricia B., 12/7/2024 2:32:35 AM
Super responsive & knowledgeable agent .
Barbara R., 10/4/2024 4:03:09 AM
He was very helpful and informative
Sebastian C., 7/26/2024 2:01:44 PM
Made the process very simple. Provided explanations of each coverage. Connected me to a comprehensive and affordable policy.
Jaclyn L., 7/12/2024 6:02:57 PM
Walter was extremely helpful and friendly. I cold called him for help and within 30 minutes he had a very fair quote for me.
Elena M., 5/18/2024 8:20:05 PM
Walter was very easy to work with, fair and honest and came back with a great proposal. Simple.
Amanda P., 5/12/2024 5:08:59 PM
Walter was awesome! So helpful and responsive. Made an overwhelming process feel less stressful.
Robert G., 5/7/2024 9:34:18 PM
Everything was great
Joan S., 2/22/2024 4:29:50 PM
Excellent service
Elisabeth C., 2/11/2024 6:21:35 PM
He listened to me and helped me with getting my home owners insurance
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resonable price
Elaine R., 1/1/2024 7:03:43 PM
Walter was helpful and prompt. I felt like I got a decent "deal" as far as the coverage I was able to purchase.
Tiffany W., 11/16/2023 3:06:59 AM
Walter was very helpful and informative
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Walter was very helpful and thorough throughout the process.
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Walter was knowledgeable and most helpful.
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Walter was extremely informative and professional and answered all my questions eloquently and fully.
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Walter was extremely helpful!
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Walter was very informative and made the transition seamless
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best service and best price
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Clear, concise answers to many question. Of course, the cost of the 3 policies were fairer.
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Attentiveness, thorough and pleasant to work with
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Walter was easy to work with and quick to find better quotes
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Walter was thorough and effective at finding new policies for great rates
Linda M., 1/25/2023 4:22:03 PM
Walter was Very patient and make sure I understood everything he was talking about with my insurance policy
Dalila C., 12/1/2022 4:07:57 PM
Walter was just so responsive and helpful and rolled with the punches and back and forth with getting us our insurance! We are so grateful for him!
Natalie S., 10/15/2022 1:47:16 PM
Everyone was very helpful, efficient, and friendly! Thank you!
Colleen A., 10/13/2022 11:12:59 AM
Walter is professional and very knowledgeable an asset to Ggoosehead
Lindsay S., 9/6/2022 1:38:19 PM
Walter was knowledgeable, thorough in checking options for me, and was patient in explaining my policy options in detail and answering all my questions.
Patricia B., 7/29/2022 1:43:27 PM
I was able to buy a reasonably priced specialized policy. Walter was very helpful and knowledgeable
John G., 7/14/2022 11:11:11 AM
Great service
Michelle V., 6/12/2022 7:49:22 AM
Excellent rep with fast service and great rates
Stanley L., 4/16/2022 3:30:19 PM
Great communication and he helped me out a lot
Elizabeth T., 2/17/2022 11:02:19 PM
very helpful, patient, and accessible.
Randie T., 2/12/2022 11:08:14 AM
Easy process
Michelle E., 2/10/2022 12:27:45 PM
Walter was very helpful and thoroughly explained everything.
Muhammad M., 2/3/2022 10:16:01 AM
Amazing service
Tracy B., 12/23/2021 10:44:42 AM
Walter is awesome - very helpful and knowledgable
Jeniffer A., 12/15/2021 10:29:00 AM
The care and informative guidance in regards to all aspects of what was needed to ensure our home and family were properly insured left us reassured we made the right choice going with Goosehead
Timothy E., 11/16/2021 8:40:20 AM
Very personal and tailored service; answered all our questions; very client relationship focused.
Andrea E., 11/10/2021 10:08:50 AM
Great service and very responsive.
Carlos O., 11/5/2021 11:18:32 AM
Walter was extremely helpful throughout the process. His professionalism and knowledge made me feel comfortable and confident in choosing Goosehead Insurance as my home insurance provider.
Dominic A., 10/14/2021 1:27:40 PM
My agent, Walter McKenna, was a pleasure to work with. He was always available for a quick call and responded very promptly to my emails.
Julia G., 10/8/2021 12:15:34 PM
Walter really took the time to explain the process step by step and made it super easy for a first time home buyer.
Judy A., 9/22/2021 9:39:16 PM
Walter found the right coverage at the right price. He was fast and efficient- wonderful customers service!
Garfield M., 9/21/2021 11:23:19 AM
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Oluwadamilola O., 9/15/2021 11:12:51 AM
Really enjoyed working with Walter on my homeowners insurance policy. He took the time to explain the rationale behind the coverage minimums my building requested, and was extremely responsive in terms of overall communication.
Patricia P., 8/22/2021 11:45:10 AM
Walter McKenna was very instrumental in my decision to use this company.
Ingrid G., 8/20/2021 7:58:00 PM
Walter was a pleasure to talk deal with.
Judith M., 8/2/2021 12:43:05 PM
Always available through email and phone
Angel M., 7/31/2021 5:39:02 PM
I am happy I only have to deal with one person and helped me explain every detail for me to understand
Mora E., 7/30/2021 1:29:43 PM
Walter was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
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Rui D., 7/19/2021 1:45:15 PM
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Denis B., 7/9/2021 2:42:11 PM
Great customer service
Lisa L., 6/30/2021 12:25:47 PM
Walter is exactly what you look for in a salesman. He is honest & well informed.
Derick D., 6/11/2021 6:16:23 PM
Walter McKenna was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
Devon W., 6/9/2021 12:44:39 PM
Walter was very helpful he returned every call in a timely manner. My wife and i are first time home buyers and he made the experience stress-free
Donald F., 6/1/2021 1:22:21 PM
Walter was accessible and answered all of my questions quickly and in terms I could understand. He was a wealth of information and made the process very easy!
Christine D., 5/28/2021 12:45:23 PM
Great agent and service
Betty J., 5/25/2021 3:15:19 PM
Reliable, professional.
Kia L., 5/19/2021 5:32:25 AM
Walter is an exceptional broker and was very clear and helpful through the process.
Batique C., 5/3/2021 3:21:19 PM
My first time trying it
Jamie P., 4/16/2021 1:22:50 PM
Walter McKenna was very through, helpful and personable. As first time home buyers it was a flawless process obtaining Home Owner Insurance and having all our questions answered.
Mark S., 3/16/2021 11:05:54 AM
Walter Mckenna was easy to work with
John L., 3/13/2021 2:43:30 PM
Walter McKenna is very knowledgeable and personable.
Wanda R., 3/11/2021 10:45:42 AM
Walter McKenna
Marie-Lyne B., 3/9/2021 10:59:25 AM
he’s helping me with all my insurance need
Cardigan P., 3/7/2021 8:13:11 AM
Walter Mckeena , very informative and explains in details why premiums are what they are
Lulzim B., 2/22/2021 10:54:04 AM
He was very helpful.
Oneil C., 2/21/2021 7:03:46 AM
The representative was very kind, helpful and understanding.
Gabriel Z., 2/18/2021 10:48:08 AM
Knowledgeable and honest, I felt very comfortable talking to Mr. Mckenna and communication was perfect
Daniel R., 2/13/2021 12:17:56 PM
Walter is a pleasure to work with. Got my quotes and binder done under important time constraints and helped me save a great deal of money and stress. Recommending him to everyone I know looking for homeowners insurance. Thanks again Walter
Ann-Laure M., 2/11/2021 10:25:14 AM
Loved how Walter followed up multiple times. A pleasure dealing with him.
Kyle E., 2/2/2021 10:31:57 AM
Very simple and convenient process - very easy to get a hold of with questions/concerns. Highly recommend.
Secundino R., 2/1/2021 11:07:59 AM
Had great knowledge and very great vibes
Carla L., 2/1/2021 7:25:52 AM
Walter was diligent and informative. I am a happy client .
Cindy A., 1/31/2021 10:07:26 AM
I'm new to this insurance company and what an introduction! I had the pleasure of working with Walter. He is very knowledgeable, kind, and patient. He is a great representation of what customer service should be. Such a pleasure working with him!
James B., 1/29/2021 11:37:45 AM
Service!
Matthew D., 1/28/2021 10:29:39 AM
Quick and fast service and a pleasure to deal with. Already have recommended Walter to multiple friends and family
Sandra K., 1/13/2021 2:21:19 PM
Walter researched for me and saved me hours of frustration. He is very professional and was referred by my mortgage broker
Lisa K., 1/12/2021 10:14:15 AM
Excellent information and results. Walter McKenna is extremely proficient, responsive and courteous! Very pleased!
Michael D., 1/9/2021 10:17:20 AM
Walter was amazing
Dennis R., 1/5/2021 10:16:48 AM
Very professional
Audrey W., 12/31/2020 1:46:37 PM
Mr. Walter McKenna was extremely helpful with all my questions and he returned an answer as soon as possible.
Lisa W., 12/31/2020 12:48:58 PM
Walter McKenna was a great help during the process, he took his time explaining the policy and responded to all my emails quickly.
Annmarie T., 12/22/2020 6:40:04 PM
Handled things very quickly and was able to give me a great rate.
Scott J., 12/10/2020 10:19:33 AM
Walter was very knowledgeable and got back to me quickly. He was persistent in a great way! I needed someone to follow up with me without being pushy or annoying. He was great!
Joseph A., 12/10/2020 10:19:02 AM
Walter answered all my questions and was great. He was always available.
Maria C., 12/8/2020 12:05:38 PM
Mr. Walter McKenna
Senad C., 12/5/2020 3:48:00 PM
Very helpful professional and explain all the details.
Peter N., 12/2/2020 10:08:29 AM
Walter was incredibly helpful, gave us all our options, explaining what was really needed and what wasn’t, and was very responsive to all communications and questions.
Gurson S., 11/27/2020 11:16:26 AM
Walter was amazing, he had me set up with my home insurance within a few hours!! Best feeling ever! Would recommend Walter to everyone!! Thanks :)
Christopher M., 11/24/2020 9:14:22 AM
He was Very Helpful and very understanding
Alexander G., 11/13/2020 1:21:44 PM
Walter was extremely helpful and made the process easy for me. He explained everything thoroughly. Will definitely recommend.
Debendra R., 11/6/2020 10:28:35 AM
Quick response and reasonable price.
George W., 11/3/2020 10:10:22 AM
Walter McKenna responded quickly and explained the product in terms I could understand.
Melissa C., 10/31/2020 3:38:00 PM
Excellent customer service very helpful
Richard G., 10/19/2020 11:08:43 AM
Quality, efficiency and timeliness of communications
Alexis N., 10/17/2020 12:23:39 PM
Walter was so professional as well as efficient. He is saving me a lot on my insurance. He got back to me anytime I needed him. Will recommend! -Alexis
William B., 10/1/2020 9:05:55 PM
Prompt efficient service.
John A., 10/1/2020 8:09:48 AM
EXCELLENT FEEDBACK AND GOOD PRICING
Christopher D., 8/21/2020 11:42:42 AM
Walter was very easy to reach and extremely helpful in explaining the different nuances of the quotes received.
Rick S., 8/21/2020 11:07:53 AM
He was quick, friendly and clear with everything.
John S., 7/17/2020 4:03:11 PM
Walter’s patience with me as a first time homeowner was extremely appreciated. He’s so focused on the customer - something I wish the rest of the folks involved with our closing was! More so than his professionalism, you can connect with him on a personal level. I’ve recommended him to our realtor and will be recommending him to anyone else in Suffolk county that is looking for the BEST homeowners insurance broker out there!!! Thanks Walter!!
Joseph A., 7/1/2020 3:45:33 PM
Quick kind and courteous service at a reasonable price
David P., 6/26/2020 2:42:03 PM
Excellent knowledge of the subject and able to answer all question presented. Asset to your organization
Ramesh S., 6/17/2020 6:45:34 PM
Every thing go through fast track.
Robert U., 6/8/2020 1:08:07 PM
He did a fantastic job and we were very happy with his quote
Patrick J., 3/26/2020 12:35:51 PM
Walter is very professional, knowledgeable and all round a pleasure to deal with.
Walter A., 3/13/2020 10:59:39 AM
Very helpful and accommodating
Walter A., 3/13/2020 10:54:49 AM
Very helpful and accommodating to my needs
Marie T., 3/10/2020 1:27:24 PM
Walter was extremely helpful, professional and knowledgeable and took the time to be sure we understood what we needed and the best way to get that.
John G., 2/18/2020 8:53:58 AM
Great customer service. The policy I needed for my project was created promptly, which was very important to me.
Marissa F., 2/5/2020 8:34:58 AM
Great customer service helped explain everything to me this is the first time i’ve ever gotten insurance by myself and he helped so much
Gregory M., 1/27/2020 1:12:06 PM
Good people there, quick service.
Carol B., 12/23/2019 10:43:59 AM
Walter McKenna did a full review of my needs, outlining ooptions and pros and cons clearly, and steered me towards a good solution and a very good price. All along very responsive in addressing my questions, and prompt in finalizing the insurance. thanks.
Walter M., 12/17/2019 8:55:32 AM
Excellent rate and policy
Walter M., 12/17/2019 8:54:45 AM
Excellent experience
Walter M., 12/10/2019 7:13:42 AM
Satisfied with options