About Us

Your local Shelter Insurance agent offering you insurance that fits your needs! Stop in and see Paula for a free review of your coverages. Paula Goodhew-Shelter Insurance offers a range of insurance products to fit your needs. We insure PEOPLE who have things!

The products and services we offer

Products & Services
Auto and Home, business, farm, and life insurance.  We also offer health insurance!
Life insurance for individuals and business/employees by Paula Goodhew - Shelter Insurance
We offer term, whole life and also the Jr Special for children that gives a death benefit and guarantees life insurance for life.  Plus a ONE TIME ...
Employee Benefits by Paula Goodhew - Shelter Insurance
  Let us help you give your employees the benefits they deserve.  We offer life insurance benefits for you, your employees and families at no cost ...
Recommendations Given (9)
"Great selection of hats and t-shirts for printing, customer service is the best! They will help..." Read more "Great selection of hats and t-shirts for printing, customer service is the best! They will help design what logo or print you need for your business/event. A great asset to Bedford and Lawrence county! "
"Friendliest staff with people who are knowledgeable and truly care about the animals. They take..." Read more "Friendliest staff with people who are knowledgeable and truly care about the animals. They take excellent care of my pets! "
Recent Activity

Paula from Paula Goodhew - Shelter Insurance Answered this on November 27, 2019
Expect the unexpected!  (more) Expect the unexpected! 

Paula from Paula Goodhew - Shelter Insurance Answered this on July 09, 2019
One year into social media advertising I would have to say my facebook page.  (more) One year into social media advertising I would have to say my facebook page. 

Paula from Paula Goodhew - Shelter Insurance Answered this on July 09, 2019
Local advertising in your community newspaper (old school but people still read the paper), craigslist, leaving business cards at other businesses that can use your services/products or help promote.  Get involved with your community and community leaders, set up at local festivals and fairs. ... (more) Local advertising in your community newspaper (old school but people still read the paper), craigslist, leaving business cards at other businesses that can use your services/products or help promote.  Get involved with your community and community leaders, set up at local festivals and fairs.  Promote yourself too!

Paula from Paula Goodhew - Shelter Insurance Answered this on June 24, 2019
In my office, I send thank you cards to those who renew their insurance, thank you cards including a few business cards to my new customers, set up yearly reviews, birthday cards, anything that personalizes my services and products.  People really do like to feel appreciated!  (more) In my office, I send thank you cards to those who renew their insurance, thank you cards including a few business cards to my new customers, set up yearly reviews, birthday cards, anything that personalizes my services and products.  People really do like to feel appreciated! 

Paula from Paula Goodhew - Shelter Insurance Answered this on May 13, 2019
I post 2-3 times a week and make sure that the content is meaningful.  Rather than posting every day with rubbish and then people tend to overlook your posts.  (more) I post 2-3 times a week and make sure that the content is meaningful.  Rather than posting every day with rubbish and then people tend to overlook your posts. 

Paula from Paula Goodhew - Shelter Insurance Answered this on March 15, 2019
Hello!  I'm the agent/owner at my insurance business which is a dream come true for me!  Shelter Insurance has ranked #1 in customer service the past 2 years by JD Power and I can honestly say this company will go above and beyond taking care of the customer.  That is the main reason I enjoy... (more) Hello!  I'm the agent/owner at my insurance business which is a dream come true for me!  Shelter Insurance has ranked #1 in customer service the past 2 years by JD Power and I can honestly say this company will go above and beyond taking care of the customer.  That is the main reason I enjoy representing them.  I serve mainly the Bedford IN and Lawrence county area, but am fully licensed in P/C, and Life and Health insurance for all of Indiana and Ohio.  I'm an Ohio native and still have ties to my roots so I want to be able to serve people in my neighboring state.  Customer service is #1 in my office.  And if I am unable to insure you I will refer you to someone I myself would go to.  The beauty of my job is I am a captive agent, BUT I can write insurance through a multitude of companies that have brokered with the Daniel Boone Agency, which works with the Shelter Company.  Literally, I think I can insure almost anything.  I concentrate on home and auto, of course life(you get a good auto policy discount with that!), and the health insurance market has been good to me.  My business owners, Gl, and commercial rates are VERY competitive and I encourage everyone in Indiana and Ohio to come see me about some quotes!  I love helping people out and this job is very rewarding.

Paula from Paula Goodhew - Shelter Insurance Answered this on February 08, 2019
Ditto Marge Bennett's answer. (more) Ditto Marge Bennett's answer.

Paula from Paula Goodhew - Shelter Insurance Answered this on January 25, 2019
Pull up your big boy pants and march on.  You can't please everyone in this world and your personal business is no one elses.  The people who make the chatter are the one's with the insecurities and issues, not you!  Gossipers will always find something to gossip about, you just ended up being... (more) Pull up your big boy pants and march on.  You can't please everyone in this world and your personal business is no one elses.  The people who make the chatter are the one's with the insecurities and issues, not you!  Gossipers will always find something to gossip about, you just ended up being the flavor of the week...so to speak.  But it doesn't hurt to address any issues to HR and GM.

Paula from Paula Goodhew - Shelter Insurance Answered this on December 18, 2018
Customer Service with a Smile! (more) Customer Service with a Smile!