Dennis Hurst

Welcome to the Dennis Hurst State Farm Agency. Some fun facts about me, my wife Suzanne and I are proud to call Norfolk our home. The United States Marine Corps brought me to Virginia in 1988 and Suzanne moved to Virginia in 1982 with her Navy parents. Married for thirty years, we have raised our children here and continue to be active and passionate members of the community. We enjoy the Outer Banks, NC, international travel, baking, and spending time in the community supporting local businesses and attending community events. We are members of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and I serve as a Board Member of the Men for Hope Organization (https://www.menforhopeva.org/). We are a family of highly skilled individuals working together to fulfill a community responsibility of giving outstanding service and also fulfilling our moral obligation of protecting what's important to the customers so they can focus on accomplishing their life goals. Our team of licensed Insurance Professionals is here to help get you Insurance coverage for your specific needs. Not only can we help with Auto Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, and Financial Services, but we are also able to assist small business owners with their commercial lines, vehicle refinances, Boat and RV Insurance, Farm Insurance, Crop Insurance, Renter's Insurance, Liability Umbrella and Rental Property Insurance, Retirement Planning and many more for convenient service and dependability. We proudly serve our military and out-of-state transfers. We offer free notary public services and have a Spanish-speaking team. When you arrive, you'll be greeted with a cozy reception area and offered coffee, tea, soft drinks, and a snack during your visit.     

We proudly serve the entire state of Virginia and locally in the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, and Suffolk. Serving (Zip Codes 23502, 23503, 23504, 23505, 23507, 23508, 23509, 23510, 23511, 23513, 23517, 23518, 23523, 23703, 23707, 23708, 23701, 23704, 23702, 23320, 23321, 23322, 23324, 23325, 23326, 23327, and 23328). Call us today to see how we can give you the most complete insurance-buying experience ever!

Did I mention that we have plenty of free parking and that believe it or not, we still do house calls. 

November means it is time for Thanksgiving. There are many things to consider before setting off on your Thanksgiving baking adventure. Consider these tips before putting the bird into the oven:

• If you're buying a frozen turkey, allow enough time to completely thaw. If you purchased your frozen turkey early to avoid the grocery store frenzy, use it within seven months of purchasing.

• If opting for a fresh turkey, purchase no more than two days before you're planning to cook it.

• There are several ways to safely thaw your bird including - microwave, cold water method, or refrigerator. Never thaw food at room temperature. Just make sure that the temperature doesn't go above 40° F.

• Buy a meat thermometer! You can't always rely on the pop-up thermometer that is in the leg or check to see if the juices run clear.

• To brine or not to brine. If you're on team brine, you'll need to account for the brining time and use your meat thermometer to ensure your turkey is brining at a safe temperature of 40° F or less.

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!