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Our Commitment & History

Our company history spans 122 years and is distinguished by quality service and strong ethical conduct, which continues to serve as the foundation for our success. We provide solutions that exceed client expectations and surpass the industry standard. We recognize the value of a lifetime client and will strive to continue to establish relationships that endure the test of time.

1852
The story began in 1852 when Ernst Hermann Altgelt emigrated from Germany and made his way to San Antonio, where he established his prominence in the real estate industry.
1852
1900
Just after the turn of the century, the Altgelt family formed a partnership with Will Sanger, co-founding one of the pioneer insurance agencies in South Texas. Sanger was the owner of a small insurance agency he had founded in 1900, and with the partnership, the company began doing business as Sanger & Altgelt.
1900
1947
After serving in the European theater at the end of World War II, Woodward W. Altgelt Jr. joined the agency, leading the development of its reputation for business integrity and civic engagement.
1947
1950
Three years later, the Sanger family sold their interests in the partnership and the Altgelts became the owners and principals of the agency.
1950
1998
W.W. Altgelt Jr. later sold the business to his daughter, Christine Altgelt Haynes, and her husband, Joe Haynes, who had joined him. In 1998, Heather Haynes joined her parents at the company, serving eventually as commercial lines manager.
1998
2011
A merger brought Sanger & Altgelt together with another longtime, family-owned San Antonio institution, Jefferson Bank.
2011
2022
Mac Altgelt, grand-nephew of W.W. Altgelt Jr, is named Chief Executive Officer with Heather Haynes, grand-daughter of W.W. Altgelt, Jr being named President; therefore, continuing the family's legacy of leadership into the next generation and beyond.
2022
2023
Sanger & Altgelt moves its headquarters to 1900 Broadway, within the newly completed Jefferson Bank corporate offices, signaling a new era of growth and partnership.
2023
2024 and Looking Ahead
With a commitment to growth to better serve our existing clients plus attract new companies & individuals to serve, the staff at Sanger & Altgelt will be here to provide insurance products and solutions to a growing clientele. We look forward to the next 120 years of proving innovative insurance solutions.
2024 and Looking Ahead