Meet Our Team
Meet the team behind Daffin Insurance who have been providing insurance in Panama City, FL since 2013.
Brian Daffin
President & Licensed Agent
Brian is a lifelong resident of Bay County. He earned a reputation as a local, hometown community banker during his successful 16 year career. He served at Peoples First and Hancock Bank before starting his new career in insurance.
Brian’s favorite part of working with the public has always been meeting and exceeding his customer’s needs with the best solution. Brian spends the majority of his time in the field networking, generating business leads and creating contacts. He enjoys spending time with his family, being active in the local community and is an avid fisherman. His hope is to be remembered as a man of his word and a loyal, honest, local businessman.
Grace Canty
Vice President & Licensed Agent
Grace is a local from Panama City. She began her banking career in 2007 at Peoples First Community Bank as a loan processor and later became a personal banker and annuity specialist. Grace is a licensed 2-14 and 2-20 agent specializing in commercial. She also is a notary public.
Rachelle Barlup
Assistant Vice President & Licensed Agent
Rachelle is a local of Panama City. In 2013, she graduated from Bay High School with her high school and AICE diploma. After graduation, she attended Gulf Coast State College where she earned her A.S. in Business Administration. She went on to attended FSU-PC and obtained her B.S. in Business Administration in 2019. She has her 2-20 license and is a notary public. She is a current member of the Bay Building Industries Association (BBIA). When not working or studying, Rachelle can be found with her daughter Madilynn hunting, fishing and traveling with family and friends.
Lauryn Nye
Licensed Agent
Lauryn is a native of Bay County. She resides here with her daughter, Henley. She currently serves in the Army National Guard and has her Bachelors Degree in Business from Gulf Coast State College. Lauryn has obtained her 2-20 license and is a notary public. During her free time her favorite activities include the beach, enjoying the outdoors and exploring local Panama City spots.
Shannon Purple
Licensed Customer Service Representative
Shannon was born in Virginia into a military family. Throughout her childhood she moved all around the U.S. and Italy. Shannon received her High School Diploma from New London Adult & Continuing Education in Connecticut. After her father retired, she and her family set their roots in Panama City where she calls home. Shannon has obtained her 4-40 license and has a focus in automobile and recreational lines insurance. She has a beautiful daughter named Claire and enjoys taking her to the beach and finding new, local parks to adventure with Claire.
We promise you
Professional quality
Affordable price
100% Satisfaction