St. George, Utah · Independent Agency

Independent.
Local.

On your side.

An independent insurance agency in St. George serving families and businesses across Utah and Arizona — in English and Spanish.

verifiedLicensed in UT · AZ
translateSe habla español
Carrier partners

Auto to earthquake, and everything in between — compared across the best carriers in the Southwest area.

Independent representation across personal, commercial, and specialty lines — we work for you, not for any one carrier.

Personal Service

One agent. One handshake. Every time.

No phone trees. No rotating call-center reps. Jorge answers his own phone.

Meet the agents

Two agents, twenty carriers, one phone call.

Desert Crest is a two-agent independent brokerage on South Bluff Street in St. George. We don't outsource service, and we don't push one carrier's product — we shop more than 20 of them on your behalf, then explain what we found in plain English (or Spanish).

Jorge Wetenkamp
Principal Broker · Agency Owner
call(435) 705-3133
01 — Founder

Hi, I'm Jorge — your local independent insurance agent.

My career path hasn't been a straight line, and I think that's one of my strengths. Early on, I worked for In-N-Out Burger and had the unique opportunity to help open their first Utah location. From there, I explored several construction trades while continuing my education, and I even spent time working for the Utah DMV. Each role taught me the value of hard work, organization, and great customer service.

In 2017, I found my true fit when I entered the insurance industry as an agent with AAA Insurance. I quickly discovered that I genuinely enjoy helping people, educating clients, and working in a service-driven, relationship-focused business. After several successful years, I took the next step in March of 2021 and opened my own independent insurance brokerage.

As an independent agent, I'm no longer limited to just one insurance company. I work with multiple trusted carriers, which allows me to offer more options, better coverage solutions, and competitive pricing tailored to each client's needs. This independence lets me focus on openly educating you, customizing your coverage, and helping you find the best value for your insurance dollar — while also making insurance simple, transparent, and stress-free.

Desert Crest Insurance is proud to be a Utah-based, independent agency. When you work with me, you're working with someone who's local, accessible, and genuinely invested in your peace of mind. My goal is to be the agent you can count on — not just today, but for years to come.

Eduardo Martinez
Independent Broker
call(435) 669-9839
02 — Bilingual broker

Banking taught me the numbers. Insurance lets me protect them.

My career in financial services began in banking, where I worked closely with individuals, families, and business owners to help them make confident financial decisions. During that time, I developed a strong foundation in lending, credit, and customer service, and later expanded into mortgage sales — guiding clients through one of the biggest financial milestones of their lives: buying or refinancing a home. Helping people protect what they've worked so hard to build has always been what drives me.

That same passion naturally led me into insurance. I realized insurance is one of the most important pieces of a solid financial plan, and I wanted to be in a position where I could truly advocate for my clients — not just sell them one company's product.

As an independent broker with Desert Crest Insurance, I'm able to shop multiple top-rated insurance carriers to compare coverage, pricing, and options on your behalf. Instead of being limited to one company, I work for you. That lets me find better value, more customized solutions, and competitive pricing that fits your specific needs and budget.

My approach is simple: listen first, educate clearly, and make the process easy and stress-free. Whether you're protecting your home, vehicles, business — or all three — I'm here to help you make informed decisions and feel confident about your coverage.

When you work with me, you're working with someone who's local, accessible, and genuinely invested in your peace of mind.

Peace of Mind

Home. Covered.

When the storm comes, the fault shifts, or the unexpected happens — we've already had the hard conversation.

Reviews

Neighbors who've been there.

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Jorge saved us over $1,100 on our home and auto bundle and explained every line item in plain English. Best insurance experience I've ever had.
Megan R.
St. George, UT
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Insurance should feel like a neighbor, not a call center.

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