History

...Just after the turn of the century, Fred W. Hannah moved to Nogales, Arizona from the Phoenix area.  Together with Elbert K. Cumming, the two went into business on the border selling insurance and real estate.  Family records show that the year was 1910.  Our local historical society has produced advertisements from the local paper in 1914 promoting their business.  Elbert Cumming married Fred's sister.  In 1937, Don Smith married Doris Belle Hannah, the daughter of Fred and Ethyl Hannah.  Don and Doris joined in the business with Fred selling insurance. It was also that year that the Smith's formed Don Smith Travel Service.

Since 1937 "Don Smith Travel" has been selling insurance and Travel.  55 years ago, the Smith's began selling Mexico Auto Insurance and have ever since. We have always been located in Nogales, Arizona and have become the experts in the field.  In 1982, Don Smith, Jr. began to work for Don Sr. on a part time basis while operation his own printing business.  In 1986, the father and son team was established.  Don and Doris have since passed away and the agency is now owned by Don & Barbara Smith along with Susan Smith, Don's Sister.

Fred Hannah (left) and Elbert "Bert" Cumming pose in front of their shop some time around 1914.

Business as usual in the original office with Bert Cumming seated behind the desk.

Don Smith Mexico Auto Insurance
475 W. Mariposa Rd.
Nogales, AZ 85621
U.S. Toll Free 800-258-2268
(520) 281-2268    Fax (520) 281-1660

e-mail: don@mexicoautoinsurance.com