Jeffrey Nicholas

License #: 1300066

4.9 OUT OF 5 STARS

(45 Reviews)

Corbin Brascher

License #: 1231762

4.9 OUT OF 5 STARS

(130 Reviews)

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About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Nicholas is an agent with Goosehead Insurance located in Richmond, VA. Jeffrey 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, Jeffrey is backed by a service team that has the highest client loyalty rating in the industry. Request a quote from Jeffrey 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: VA, WV, DE, PA

About Corbin

Corbin Brascher is an agent with Goosehead Insurance located in Richmond, VA. Corbin 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, Corbin is backed by a service team that has the highest client loyalty rating in the industry. Request a quote from Corbin 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: MD, SC, NC, DC, VA

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2200 Magnolia Street
Richmond, VA 23223

(804) 613-6266

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Recent Reviews

Total Agency Reviews 175

Diego Q., 2/22/2025 3:02:45 PM

Corbin was very professional. He had all the knowledge I was seeking as well more. It’s nice to be able to speak with someone like Corbin and not a robot.

Ann I., 2/20/2025 2:19:29 PM

He was very helpful and prompt. Answered all my questions.

Mark W., 2/18/2025 9:36:06 PM

He went out of his way to explain in details each of the policies and was very responsive to all of my texts and emails.

Curtis K., 2/18/2025 2:47:52 PM

Corban Brascher was very professional and efficient.

Michael J., 12/22/2024 6:42:05 PM

Excellent customer prioritization and personable interaction.

Thomas C., 12/7/2024 6:15:47 PM

Corbin’s knowledge and customer service are top notch

Chad H., 11/23/2024 6:28:45 PM

Corbin immediately took care of major issues another insurance company created for my personal and commercial policies. He answered questions quickly and stayed up late resolving everything and getting things set up. I will continue recommending Corbin to clients, friends, and family.

Ronald G., 11/21/2024 4:30:08 PM

Very quick service and kept me informed the whole way

Natasha D., 11/18/2024 4:52:16 PM

All interactions from the team have been great and has made the process smooth!

Abner O., 11/15/2024 2:49:15 PM

He explained everything on the policy

Florence C., 10/13/2024 8:31:16 PM

Their eagerness to have me as their client.

Marissa G., 10/4/2024 4:37:09 PM

Friendly, timely, and communicative!

Ray M., 10/2/2024 4:10:07 PM

Great customer service, fantastic turn around, great communication, all around very pleasant and efficient service.

Lauren N., 10/1/2024 6:48:52 PM

Corbin’s responsiveness and his commitment to making sure we understood every aspect of the policies we were quoted.

Steven H., 9/24/2024 7:49:13 PM

Great personable service! I could tell he was looking out for our best interest.

RICKY F., 9/14/2024 6:15:16 PM

The thoughtfulness and help that Corbin gave us was awesome. He went above and beyond what anyone would do to help and got us a fantastic deal that we could afford. Always there to answer any questions. Big or small. We are looking forward to working and sending people his way in the future.

John T., 9/5/2024 5:44:18 PM

Great experience

Margret T., 9/5/2024 5:43:10 PM

Very Professional and prompt.

Michael M., 9/4/2024 4:35:08 PM

Corbin was very quick to respond when I called. He had the estimates written up in a day and answered all my questions. And, it was a holiday weekend! When I had trouble logging into my online account, he immediately put me in touch with the service team to help me figure it out.

Justin L., 8/22/2024 5:27:32 PM

Corbin was amazing to deal with.

Rachelle D., 8/20/2024 5:09:18 PM

The process was very easy and I didn't have to answer a ton of questions. The website is easy to navigate

Ryne A., 8/8/2024 5:51:15 PM

Excellent service and premiums!

Jill E., 8/7/2024 2:38:15 PM

Excellent customer service -- above and beyond. Very happy with our experience so far.

Bryan B., 8/6/2024 8:14:38 PM

Corbin has been outstanding in breaking down coverage and making sure my family is taken care of. He was very professional and personable in our interactions and I look forward to working with him and the rest of the goosehead team in the future.

Luis B., 8/2/2024 4:46:04 PM

Excellent communication

Wayne C., 7/31/2024 4:07:21 PM

Awesome experience and customer satisfaction working with Corbin!

Ryan C., 7/29/2024 1:00:45 AM

Jeffrey was nothing short of amazing! He helped my family find the perfect policy and even helped us save some money - what more can you ask for?!? I will definitely recommend Jeffery and Goosehead to anyone I know that is in the market for a new insurance policy!

Kathleen S., 7/26/2024 1:01:15 AM

Prompt service and communication.

Francisco C., 7/16/2024 4:06:42 PM

He was very helpful and professional and was able to give us a quote so fast!!

Bryan M., 7/5/2024 3:40:22 PM

It was easy and convenient. He made this a very painless process and made life easier for me.

Porteah B., 7/3/2024 3:32:27 AM

Kind, patient and knowledgeable

William B., 7/2/2024 4:08:39 PM

excellent customer service

Joseph M., 6/16/2024 2:44:22 AM

Great people to work with

Rhonda M., 6/13/2024 11:45:40 AM

Great customer service!!

Sih-nanga N., 6/11/2024 4:58:25 PM

Amazing customer service !

Dominic V., 6/5/2024 4:28:03 PM

Colin did an amazing job and was upfront, prompt and delivered as promised. Great company to work with.

Tina W., 5/20/2024 5:17:39 PM

Agent was very polite and worked with me on keeping everything the same rate

Brady H., 5/16/2024 8:33:04 PM

The best

Charles N., 5/15/2024 5:08:14 PM

Very helpful

Melissa L., 5/15/2024 4:30:46 PM

Corbin made this process extremely easy and relaxing. He was professional and did not try to push on products on us. Corbin was a joy to work with.

Kristen B., 5/11/2024 4:26:53 PM

Courteousness and Professionalism was outstanding and also found me a great rate!

Elizabeth M., 4/17/2024 2:27:46 AM

Corbin was helpful, professional, fast, and kind to walk me through something I hadn’t done in years

Vijay P., 4/16/2024 8:05:08 PM

Great person

Zambezi F., 4/16/2024 8:04:36 PM

Great service and always responsive

Irania E., 4/15/2024 2:03:43 PM

Corbin was very friendly and knowledgeable. He responded very quickly and I was set up with my new insurance plan right away.

James W., 4/11/2024 1:17:58 PM

I was fully satisfied but rarely give such recommendations for any purpose.

Zaida G., 3/19/2024 4:39:06 PM

Excellent service

Jose B., 3/10/2024 11:49:51 PM

Friendly, and helpful with explaining everything

Helmut L., 3/9/2024 2:01:40 AM

Knowledgeable, professional agent!

Dennis C., 3/7/2024 10:34:15 PM

Done in a timely manner easy to understand and a real person to talk with, over all i would recommend their service as they check other companies rates to get you the best offers

Donna K., 3/7/2024 8:46:24 PM

Jeff was so pleasant and prompt in getting information and quotes to us. I have had the same broker for years so it was hard to leave but instantly knew we were in good hands with Jeff. He worked hard to get us to the right plan with the right company. I will absolutely refer him.

Madison D., 3/3/2024 4:40:43 PM

Really great experience with Jeff - super attentive, quick, and friendly. Process went very smoothly and felt like I was in the loop the whole way.

Sade Y., 2/25/2024 4:58:14 PM

Excellent Communication Skills

Chloe P., 2/21/2024 4:22:56 PM

Jeffrey was super helpful and great with communication. I was referred by my lender and was definitely nervous as a first-time homebuyer with this whole process and he really put me at ease. He explained the process before and after buying the house and has kept up communication with my realtor and lender as well! Overall a great experience and I highly recommend them!

Christopher M., 2/9/2024 12:36:45 AM

Corbin is a Rockstar and connected with me on a personal level and not on a client level.. he get 5 stars from me!!

Andrew H., 2/5/2024 4:21:28 PM

Corbin talked the coverage and limits through with me. Helped me understand and decide what was best for my situation

Latrey M., 1/15/2024 7:03:57 PM

corbin's customer service and ability to explain policy and answer questions

Jerry L., 1/12/2024 10:38:28 PM

Corbin

Margie B., 1/10/2024 6:27:24 PM

Mr. Brascher provide very valuable information on Auto and Home Owners Insurance. He walked me through the process and contacted other party providing, handling and managing the process of getting me insured with Progressive (plus good rates). His assistance is very much appreciated. Awesome agent to work with.

Lissa G., 12/19/2023 4:50:55 PM

Agent was very helpful and answered all my questions.

Corey A., 12/17/2023 5:02:33 PM

Corbin was very informative and patient with me as a first time home buyer.

Justin H., 12/13/2023 12:17:28 AM

Quick, efficient, and all concerns addressed.

Charles W., 12/8/2023 1:58:15 PM

Outstanding customer service from Corbin, my insurance representative.

Joshua S., 12/6/2023 9:38:42 PM

Corbin was great.

Christopher H., 11/30/2023 10:16:50 PM

Corbin made the process seamless.

Joshua M., 11/16/2023 6:57:36 PM

Excellent price and service!

Robert M., 11/10/2023 1:11:56 PM

Great service and personal attention

Zachary R., 10/31/2023 4:07:03 PM

Excellent customer service and quick response to my insurance inquiry.

Alan I., 10/14/2023 7:52:23 PM

It's been easy to work with Corbin, he's very responsive to all of our (numerous) questions, and he works very quickly.

Marie B., 10/7/2023 5:51:09 PM

Corbin Brascher was absolutely the best. He is knowledgeable, patient, and informative and found me a house policy that saved me what I was going to be paying. Things worked out so well that I used him to replace my umbrella and automobile insurances.

Laurie M., 10/6/2023 9:21:08 PM

Awesome people. Answered all my questions and lowered my insurance

Demonia L., 9/28/2023 5:12:10 PM

Good, fast, efficient service.

Joseph B., 9/18/2023 8:45:21 PM

Corbin was courteous and available to answer all of my questions.

William C., 9/1/2023 4:53:02 PM

Corbin was professional and patient and answered all our questions thoroughly.

Kenneth G., 8/30/2023 4:52:04 PM

Corbin gave excellent service and helped us with all of our questions regarding the changes

Cynthia W., 8/29/2023 4:52:44 PM

Corbin was fabulous. Quick, efficient, friendly.

Devon K., 8/23/2023 6:49:48 PM

FOllowed up. Eassy to work with.

Joseph H., 8/9/2023 6:47:37 PM

Corbin responded quickly to my request for a quote and a policy was in place the same day.

Christopher A., 8/7/2023 1:41:41 PM

Because you guys hot the rock

Stephanie H., 8/3/2023 4:27:26 PM

Both Corbin H. and Dirk C. were polite, professional in their demeanor, respectful, friendly, and very helpful with providing information about various products, systems, and services. I enjoyed working with them both.

Lynzie B., 8/1/2023 4:54:27 PM

Jeffrey Nicholas has been awesome to work with! He is very personable, and went above and beyond to break down our insurance policy to make it understandable for a first-time homeowner like me.

Lilia K., 7/25/2023 1:51:39 PM

Corbin's knowledge, attention to details, follow up, and on-point communication made inquiring about insurance a great experience.

Kofi O., 7/24/2023 10:22:05 AM

Easy and transparent quote...

Melvin L., 7/12/2023 5:35:23 PM

Corbin was excellent to work with great customer service, great quotes, and a great response time.

Thomas C., 7/10/2023 4:32:45 PM

Corbin did an excellent job explaining his process and role. I am confident in his past experience to provide us with the best possible service.

Susan H., 7/8/2023 4:20:26 PM

Excellent service and very knowledgeable

David M., 7/4/2023 8:54:54 PM

Jeffrey was beyond exceptional. I would refer my mom and dad to him if they needed insurance.

Jacob S., 6/22/2023 4:55:39 PM

He was very helpful and professional.

Ronald P., 6/13/2023 4:08:28 PM

Jeff has been excellent to work with. He has been extremely timely and helpful.

William B., 6/8/2023 7:54:38 AM

From the first conversation with Corbin, I knew I would be able to talk to him if there were ever a problem I was facing with a claim. I like that we was able to explain everything to me, to make sure I understood. I have only spoke with him and Ryan, but I am very thankful that I chose this insurance company. Thank you!!

Kimberly C., 5/30/2023 8:25:20 PM

Prompt, professional, friendly, knowledgeable.

Helen T., 5/2/2023 4:14:34 PM

Ease of policy set up and great communication from our rep, Corbin.

Megan J., 4/28/2023 4:38:17 PM

Quick, responsive and great rates! What more could you want?!

Keith S., 4/28/2023 3:14:32 PM

Excellent service in a timely manner and really great insurance found.

Corbin M., 4/26/2023 4:16:38 PM

The best!

Osvaldo F., 4/24/2023 12:22:13 PM

Great customer service. Helped us find the a great home owners insurance rate. Took time to explain everything in detail.

Ranillo D., 4/19/2023 6:25:21 PM

Corbin goes with the details of the insurance and even provide utility concierge services for free, that's awesome.

Jessamae D., 4/19/2023 6:23:51 PM

Corbin is very helpful.

Jonathan C., 4/19/2023 4:10:23 PM

SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT AND PRICING WAS VERY COMPETITIVE

Patricia S., 4/15/2023 6:42:28 PM

Very helpful

Jason R., 4/14/2023 4:58:28 PM

Corbin was so helpful! He took the time to find the best policy for us and go over all the details with me.

Marichu M., 4/10/2023 12:55:10 PM

Quick response to queries.

Lemuel M., 4/8/2023 4:07:13 AM

they were quick to responds

Wendy S., 3/29/2023 11:54:55 PM

Corbin was direct. He explained everything thoroughly and answered my questions.

Lyle K., 3/26/2023 5:18:25 PM

Jeffery was excellent in his response to my policy and answered all of my questions

Tiffany F., 3/25/2023 4:48:51 PM

Corbin is on top of things!

Eric D., 3/21/2023 4:20:37 PM

Jeff saved me money switching my auto insurance. Low pressure sale, very informative and easy to get done. Everything completed via email and carrier app, once we chose a carrier transaction was done in minutes. Great agent/agency, will definitely refer friends and family

Nicole H., 3/18/2023 7:54:23 PM

Savings & customer service. Corbin knowledge and understanding of my insurance needs

Rudolph P., 3/18/2023 7:51:43 PM

Level of support and customer service.

Christopher C., 3/18/2023 5:57:41 PM

Corbin walked me through, line item, what each quote covered and explained how claims could and could not be used. After one phone call, I knew not just what I was getting but why I was getting it. 10/10.

Cesaere W., 3/12/2023 4:14:27 PM

My agent was very attentive and kind to me.

Jonah G., 3/9/2023 5:34:02 PM

Jeff and Corbin are awesome guys and so helpful. Can't recommend them highly enough!

Thomas H., 3/6/2023 4:09:13 PM

Very prompt professional service with a genuine desire to help me save money and be better protected.

Geoffrey C., 2/15/2023 10:29:03 PM

Great communication and customer service!

Angela H., 2/15/2023 9:35:45 AM

Corbin was very detailed and prompt with information about the policies and found us great rates.

John C., 2/13/2023 9:20:52 PM

the guy i spoke to was top notch

Ryan T., 2/9/2023 4:06:04 PM

Excellent service!

Michelle B., 2/1/2023 6:28:57 PM

Great customer service

Ella B., 2/1/2023 4:17:34 PM

Great service

Adrian S., 1/20/2023 4:26:28 PM

Jeffery Nicholas was very easy to work with, helpful, informative, and professional.

William S., 1/6/2023 7:50:35 PM

No experience other than obtaining insurance. It is also not often that my friends shop insurance either,

Brandy B., 12/16/2022 4:09:13 PM

Quick, personalized service that was easy to understand

Michael J., 11/22/2022 4:34:34 PM

Corbin was amazing. Answered all my questions in detail and with clarity. Looking forward to a long business relationship

Robert L., 11/21/2022 4:47:00 PM

Jeffrey was amazing. He was fast and efficient and found a carrier with a much lower premium than what I was currently paying. I would highly recommend calling Jeffrey for a quote.

Andrew M., 11/20/2022 7:02:13 PM

Timely help, competitively priced policies.

Matthew H., 11/16/2022 6:55:24 PM

Jeffery was lots of help to my roommate and I getting a lower quote on our renters insurance and I am very excited to be able to work with Jeff in the future, being able to ask questions, comments, and concerns regarding my new policy with you all!

Kayleigh F., 11/3/2022 5:46:31 PM

Quick reply and affordable quote!

Laura G., 11/1/2022 4:54:12 PM

Great service

Gouss J., 10/25/2022 6:46:25 PM

I’m satisfied with the professional service that I received.

Nicolas G., 10/15/2022 7:41:24 AM

Great service

Cristina F., 10/15/2022 7:41:06 AM

Great service

Vincent C., 10/8/2022 11:17:51 AM

Professional, quick, easy!

William B., 10/4/2022 12:38:44 PM

Very clear, quick, and attentive and saved me a significant dollars.

Stephanie R., 10/3/2022 12:17:35 PM

Secured even better rates and coverage then we anticipated!

Chelsey N., 9/25/2022 10:09:11 AM

Corbin and Jeffrey made the process very smooth in finding new insurance with better coverage and better rate.

Kristina K., 9/3/2022 5:57:00 PM

Great customer service, explained everything in detail, answered all questions, was a great experience.

Genesis W., 8/19/2022 11:36:55 AM

Corbin Brascher was amazing. He went above and beyond to find the best policy for us and his dedication was much appreciated!

Molly L., 8/13/2022 3:36:30 PM

Excellent service, very fast, efficient and best rates

Yohel R., 8/10/2022 7:38:49 AM

Corbin helped save me over $900 on new home and auto policy! He was very professional and listened to my needs. The service he provided was exceptional and customer service was excellent!

Janice V., 7/25/2022 11:10:01 AM

Corbin was very helpful and knowledgeable. He reached out multiple times with different quotes and explained the coverage.

Megan L., 7/15/2022 12:52:24 PM

quick, easy process

Stuart B., 7/14/2022 2:41:09 PM

Prompt service, good savings

Cheryl B., 7/14/2022 11:26:40 AM

Prompt response,ease of policy completion, choice of coverages, agent friendliness, and cost.

Amanda T., 7/11/2022 7:56:48 AM

Corbin was very helpful and worked on quotes with me from a few different companies, and then tweaked the final quote until we had a premium that covered our needs and worked in our budget.

Jafary S., 7/6/2022 10:36:57 PM

He goes above and beyond, super nice, and can get us home insurance super quick

Daniel H., 7/1/2022 3:21:04 PM

Friendly and efficient

Elizabeth F., 6/29/2022 12:25:33 PM

Great experience!

Albert T., 6/29/2022 11:11:39 AM

Working with Jeffrey was a smooth and pleasant experience.

Sean S., 6/27/2022 3:40:59 PM

Friendly, knowledgeable, patient service

LaTonya L., 6/26/2022 11:16:42 AM

Excellence is his mindset! He was dedicated to my success in the process!

Antjuan L., 6/26/2022 11:07:53 AM

Corbin made it very clear that he was working for me. And he showed the same!

Deborah L., 6/21/2022 5:53:30 AM

Corbin was very responsive to my needs and worked hard to find the right product for me.

Jeffrey B., 6/14/2022 11:28:06 AM

Great service from Jeffrey

Arely H., 6/9/2022 5:19:02 PM

Absolutely superb customer service! Mr. Jeff Nicholas worked diligently to find better auto & home coverages at a more economical cost for our family. Well done!

Travis D., 6/4/2022 1:55:53 PM

Corbin helped find the best policies for our family and saved us money in the process. He is easy to work with and is making our switch as seamless as possible. He has provided great customer service.

Lisa N., 5/27/2022 12:18:36 PM

Jeffrey was very knowledgeable, nice, and made the process very easy

Corbin M., 5/22/2022 3:45:19 PM

Fantastic service and found a great rate!

Jeremy B., 5/22/2022 3:07:42 PM

Corbin was extremely helpful in combining all our policies and getting us a great rate!

Mark H., 5/22/2022 1:22:54 PM

Cause service was great

Aramis A., 5/20/2022 6:40:33 PM

Exceptional Service!

Pascual B., 5/19/2022 7:24:12 PM

Customer service and costs

Lindsey B., 5/19/2022 2:11:08 PM

Great customer service! Mr. Brascher was extremely knowledgeable and patient when explaining products and options to me.

Zaida G., 5/17/2022 5:09:26 PM

Corbin Brascher was completely professional when it came to me concerns and needs when it came to the insurance policy. Also, the process was transparent and completely easy to handle. 10/10

Charles N., 5/17/2022 11:33:58 AM

Quick and easy to understand the process

Lindsey N., 5/16/2022 9:28:21 AM

Jeffrey saved us money and he's very knowledgeable about all product lines!

Jeffrey N., 5/13/2022 2:04:58 PM

Great job

Melinda J., 5/13/2022 12:22:42 PM

Jeffrey is very personable and extremely knowledgeable in the insurance industry. He was able to provide us with a very resonable quote for our umbrella policy that we were happy with knowing we have that extra layer of coverage.

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