About
Inspro Professionals of NC
Get to know us!
Michelle Corcoran
Michelle Masella Corcoran is a proud co-founder and owner of Inspro, an insurance
agency she helped establish alongside her father in 1988. Licensed to write life, health, property, and casualty insurance across North Carolina and most of the East Coast, Michelle has been a trusted presence in the industry since 1986.
Her passion lies in crafting insurance solutions for the hospitality industry, working with restaurants, bars, nightclubs, food trucks, catering businesses, and special events to safeguard them from risks. Earlier in her career, Michelle focused heavily on
construction, a sector she still represents today, partnering with major builders, artisans, and tradesmen pioneering alternative energy and green building.
For Michelle, one of the most rewarding aspects of her career is supporting startup
businesses and watching them thrive. She loves helping clients navigate uncharted
waters, building lasting relationships rooted in trust and friendship.
Beyond her profession, Michelle has been married to Bill Corcoran since 2005, and together they share the joy of raising their twins, Nic & Ali, the light of their lives. When she’s not in the office, you’ll likely find her involved in her children’s activities or indulging in her love for cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends. She’s a dedicated fan of the Carolina Hurricanes and Wolfpack football and always eager to explore the newest restaurant in town. In the winter, she enjoys the warm waters of West Coast Mexico, and each year, she and her family take a canoe trip down the New River—a cherished tradition.
Michelle deeply values the relationships she’s built with her clients, many of whom have been with her since Inspro’s early days. She wants them to know: “My life revolves around my family, and Inspro is an extension of that. When I started this business, it was my baby, and I’ve nurtured it just as I do with my own children. Most of my clients have been with me since the 80s, and I consider them family. I will always take care of them as I would my own.”
Al Masella
Alphonse A Masella Jr (just call him Al) is a combat veteran and retired US Army officer that came to North Carolina State to get his advanced degrees in Economics and Statistics. He was doing a little "life insurance" on the side when his daughter Michelle said she would like to work with her dad. His Inspro career began in 1987 when they started the agency, and they have been together since! Al specializes in life, accident and health and assists in the property & liability side of the business. With a lot of hard work and good friends it became a family business where most clients became part of the Inspro family.
Al is now semi-retired from the insurance business and when he is not in the office, he is off traveling to new and familiar places with the love of his life. Al and Claudine love to travel and are enjoying their off time as they should! If Al is not traveling, he is also keeping up with the grandkids. His favorite title in life is "Papa" and he wears it well! Through the years, he is either their biggest supporter while they are on stage, sitting in a cold ice rink or just being in their lives any way he can. All 4 grandchildren make him smile and keep his heart full.
Don Fowler
Don has been working in the insurance industry for over 38 years, and he specializes in writing all lines of insurance. He not only sells insurance at Inspro, but he is also our marketing manager and mentor. His vast experience allows him to insure everything from your home and car to your business. His favorite part of his career is providing real solutions to valuable clients to lower and alleviate their risks. Don’s favorite thing about working at Inspro is that he appreciates his colleague’s dedication to providing excellent customer service.
Don’s favorite things are the beach, "grandparenting", the beach, exploring new places and trails, woodworking, and did we mention, the beach? Don and Pam have been married for over 10 years, and together they share 6 children and 5 grandchildren. He is very involved with the Apex Baptist Church, and his charity of choice is the Samaritan’s Purse. A fun fact about Don is that he is 1 twin of 2 sets of twin siblings! And he is better known as G-daddy to his grandkids!
Tracy Simpson
Tracy has been working as a Commercial Lines Account Executive at Inspro for over 24 years and enjoys working with her co-workers. She specializes in and enjoys working with contractors but can help you with any of your business insurance needs.
Tracy is married, has one daughter and is a native of Apex, NC. Outside of work she enjoys weekends at the lake, concerts, travel, NFL (Go Niners) and the WNBA. Her favorite charity is SPCA of Wake County. One fun fact about Tracy is, that she would love to have her own animal rescue one day.
Amy Thompson
Amy works as a licensed property & liability agent, mainly in the commercial department but also dabbles in personal coverage too. She began working at Inspro in 2010 and became fully licensed in 2012. She feels very fortunate to work with and learn from the knowledgeable agents at Inspro . She enjoys working as an Independent Agency because of the numerous carriers that are available. This means more choice for her customers. She enjoys the relationships she has with her clients, insurance carriers and co-workers. Amy is currently studying to receive a CISR Designation to further her knowledge of the insurance industry.
In Amy’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 29 years and planning fun activities with her grandchildren. Having grandchildren has been the greatest joy of Amy’s life!
Kristen Giese
Kristen Giese is one of our dedicated Property and Casualty Agents specializing in Personal Lines. Her favorite part of her career is learning all the ins and outs of insurance to ensure that clients’ risks are minimized. She loves to analyze each client’s unique situation and identify cost-effective solutions to meet their needs.
Kristen has been married for over 18 years and shares three children with her husband. Her evenings and weekends are packed with a ton of kid activities: soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and marching band performances. When her family does find a weekend with no events, they are off hiking, camping, or visiting extended family. They also love DIY projects and home renovations, and they are almost always in the middle of a project.
Tammy Parker
Tammy is new to Inspro but has 10 years’ experience in the insurance industry. She works in our personal lines department. She enjoys music, songwriting, and crafting with her grandchildren. Her favorite outdoor trip is whitewater rafting down the New River. A fun fact about Tammy is that she saw Elvis in her very 1st concert! She was 6 years old!
Shannon Shea
Shannon is our bookkeeper and office assistant to all. She has been working at Inspro for 8 years, making sure that the Inspro family has what they need. She keeps everything is in its place and keeps everyone on track. She keeps it all running smoothly.
Shannon and her husband Chris have been married over 24 years and have 2 children, one in college and one in high school. When Shannon is not at the office, she loves family vacations. She has always been eager to explore the world.
Jenna Wood
Jenna is our front desk greeter and an administrative assistant to all. She is originally from New Hampshire but relocated to the Raleigh area in 2015. She has been working at Inspro since October 2023. With three children aged 15 to 19, her life revolves around their activities. You’ll find her cheering at her son’s hockey games and rooting for her daughter during cheerleading competitions. She also enjoys hiking, running, and traveling.
Here's how we're different
We are a local agency which means our customers are able to speak with a live agent when they need us. That also entails our agents being able to provide coverage options including commercial property and workers compensation and personal lines like home and auto. In addition, we can provide life, health and disability insurance protection as group coverage or individual coverage. Our team can tailor a policy to meet the needs of every customer that walks through our door.
We can offer our customers expert advice on a large variety of specialized insurance needs and requirements. Our team of agents is prompt, knowledgeable, and responsive – always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the satisfaction of each customer.
Proud advocates of Wake County communities
We’re directly integrated to the local community. Every person on our staff was born and raised in the Wake County area and has ties to the community. We are proud community advocates and show our support through volunteerism with organizations like Interfaith Food Shuttle’s Taste of Hope and Blossoms of Hope, Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, Cadco Construction Golf Tournament benefiting the Autism Society of NC and local Chambers of Commerce. Our involvement within the community we serve gives us the opportunity to further connect with our customers and establish long standing relationships.
Please call or contact us to learn more. You can also request a quote to get started on a policy.
