RLH Agency, LLC - Insurance Brokerage Firm

About RLH
RLH Agency is a full service insurance brokerage firm specializing in providing surety bonds, insurance products, and loss control services for the construction industry. The company is Nashville-based and locally owned with its primary focus on Contractors, operating both locally and multi-state.
The professional staff at RLH Agency has 100+ years of experience not only providing financial counsel to contractors but also providing the expertise and resources to develop insurance coverage for any construction specialty. RLH represents a cross section of all major surety bond and insurance companies that work closely with our staff to service, professionally and effectively, our clients’ needs.




Robert L. HarrisAgency Principal
Upon graduation from Vanderbilt University, Robert began his career in 1980 in the Surety Department of USF&G. In 1985, Robert joined the Martin A. Hayes Agency, which subsequently was purchased by Marsh & McLennan. In 1992, Robert joined the Thornton & Harwell Agency until the formation of RLH Agency, LLC in 1997. Robert has served as a Board Member of the Associated General Contractors of Middle Tennessee, Construction Financial Management Association, Agent’s Advisory Council of the Associated Builders & Contractors, and Chairperson of the Insurance Committee for the Tennessee Road Builders Association.
Patricia PhippsAgency Principal
Pat is a 28 year industry veteran working in Company Underwriting and Agency Brokerage Management. She is active with the Construction Financial Management Association and currently serves on the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. She also is a Board Member of the State of Tennessee Road Builders Mutual Fund Insurance Program. Pat assists in the day to day servicing of the RLH Agency Construction book of business.
David MilesMarketing Manager
David joined the Agency in 2001 to enhance the Agency’s marketing efforts. He has 35 years of experience specializing in the underwriting of construction risks. Prior to joining the Agency, he was previously Underwriting Manager for General Accident Insurance Company, managing $80 million in premium, and Harleysville Insurance Company, managing $40 million in premium.
Joe WilliamsBond Manager
Joe Williams has 33 years of experience in the Surety Bond business, and was the Surety Bond Manager for CNA for seven years prior to joining RLH in June 2004. Joe is responsible for the Marketing and servicing of the Agency’s 70+ Construction Bond accounts.




Robbie DavisAccount Manager
Robbie has been in the industry for 23 years as a Customer Service Representative and has been with the Agency for 9 years. Prior to joining RLH, Robbie was a CSR with the Thornton and Harwell Agency for 15 years.
Jeff CorvinAccount Manager & Claims Coordinator
Jeff joined our Agency in 2008 with over 30 years' commercial insurance
experience as a Property and Casualty Underwriter with national and regional
carriers, and most recently as an Account Manager with First Horizon
Insurance Group in Nashville.
Glenda BinghamAccounting Manager
Glenda has 32 years of Agency accounting experience and was previously the Accounting Manger for the Fridrich Agency prior to joining RLH in August, 2006.
Johnnie LoveMarketing Assistant
Johnnie has 35 years of agency marketing experience and was previously a marketing assistant with the Thornton and Harwell Agency before joining RLH in May, 2004.


Associated General Contractors serves our nation's construction professionals by promoting the skill, integrity and responsibility of those who build America.
Tennessee Road Builders Association providing members with accessible up-to-date and quality industry information about transportation issues in Tennessee.

Associated Builders & Contractors offers tools to help its members develop business and highlight company achievements and capabilities to potential clients.
Construction Financial Management Association the source and resource for construction financial professionals dedicated to serving the construction financial professional.


RLH Agency 30 Burton Hills Blvd # 310 Nashville, TN 37215 (615) 665-1955