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Relationships matter. School Bus Safety Company a Relationships matter. School Bus Safety Company and Keystone recently joined forces to educate school bus contractors across the nation about safety, needed insurance coverages, and services that will help keep school bus companies and drivers moving forward. We share a commitment to keep children safe together. Danger zone awareness is crucial to bus safety. Don’t just talk about the danger zone, show them. Educating students and parents about it is just as important as drivers following safety best practices while behind the wheel. Loading and unloading students has risks that both driver and students need to be aware of for the safety of all. For more information on the School Bus Safety Company Parent programs, check out these resources at http://www.schoolbussafetyco.com
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We are continuing our expansion in the Great Lakes We are continuing our expansion in the Great Lakes Region by signing on new Michigan agency, Conner Insurance Group of Walled Lake. Please give a warm welcome to our newest partner! #BetterTogether
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Congratulations to the 2021 Virginia Agency of the Congratulations to the 2021 Virginia Agency of the Year, Brown Insurance! “The ability for our associates to work remotely bar-none has been our favorite improvement and the one that has allowed us to thrive. We honestly have found most like working in the office but we also found they are really happy with the option (and ability) to work from home. Whether they have a nagging cough and just feel better staying home that day, a doctors appointment, or simply have a half-day planned; being able to save the time and effort of coming in and heading back home looks to be a win for all. Our number one piece of advice would be to get your agency ready for the future and prepared. Take advantage of such resources like Emerging Leaders and agency perpetuation consultations. Keystone has greatly helped us in our perpetuation plan throughout the last couple of years. The most positive change we’ve seen in our agency since joining Keystone has been goal planning! We took Keystone's annual planning and adapted it to our goal setting for core and non-core carriers. We monitor these goals on a monthly basis by carriers and use this exercise as a team building activity between our personal and commercial lines departments....neither team wants to look bad. If we are not making goals with a particular carrier, we want to have that tough discussion with the carrier and/or make sure that carrier is getting their fair shot at accounts.”
Congratulations to our 2021 Tennessee Agency of th Congratulations to our 2021 Tennessee Agency of the Year, Robins Insurance! “Our ability to maintain productivity while working remotely was crucial to our ability to thrive. I’m not only proud of our staff but our sales team as well. Getting in front of prospects during a pandemic is challenging. We’ve been able to find new business opportunities in spite of significant headwinds. Our number one piece of advice would be to develop a vision of what you want your agency to be. Seek out other Keystone agencies who have a similar vision for their agency. Some of them will be further down the path than you, learn from their mistakes and emulate their successful practices. You don’t need to be the innovative Elon Musk of the insurance business. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Just do what other, more successful partners are doing. You have to be willing to own your shortcomings and address them head on.” - Robins Insurance
As the fourth largest participant-owned insurance As the fourth largest participant-owned insurance agency network in the nation, we believe that the insurance industry must adapt swiftly to capitalize on the opportunities presented by its rapid evolution. President & CEO, David E. Boedker, Sr. today announced four new executives to Keystone’s executive leadership team, to meet those demands. “We expanded our team to support the current platform, to perpetuate Keystone’s leadership, and to prepare for the next phase of growth,” stated Boedker. “These four individuals are disciplined in the areas of marketing, technology, employee benefits, strategic and carrier relations, and business intelligence. Together, they bring a depth of experience, knowledge, and perspicacity that strengthen our executive leadership team and will help propel Keystone forward.” These officers include Brian Brusoski, Executive Vice President of Field Operations; Bob Scullin, Chief Technology Officer; Beth Bedisky, Chief Marketing Officer; and Michael S. Reddy, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. These four join Keystone’s Executive Leadership including David E. Boedker, Sr., President and CEO; Michael Azar, Chief Financial Officer; Lea Ann Hawk; Chief Operating Officer; and Joseph Joyce, Executive Vice President of Property & Casualty and Network Expansion. Standing from left to right: Brian Brusoski, Joe Joyce, David Boedker, Mike Azar, Beth Bedisky Seated from left to right: Michael Reddy, Jr., Lea Ann Hawk, George Wynne, Bob Scullin
Congratulations to our 2021 Pennsylvania Agency of Congratulations to our 2021 Pennsylvania Agency of the Year, Deibler Straub & Troutman! “When life gives you lemons - you make lemonade! It is essential to be positive in your outlook in this business. Our philosophy in 2021 was to focus on the positive & move forward. We attempted to maintain our normal operations as best possible while accommodating the unique needs of each of our employees. Our number one piece of advice is that to be the best you have to change and you have to push. No matter what stage you think your agency is at - you have to keep going. When we rest and let off the throttle, that is when we are no longer dynamic and no longer the best. Keystone at its core is a collection of new ideas, new initiatives & different ways of doing things. Don't throttle back and coast on what you have built - challenge yourself and your agency. Embrace change, be different and use Keystone and our great community. We are not intimidated by the premium size, complexity or big-name broker and hence focus on larger opportunities. We present ourselves as problem-solvers. And our producers make calls and seek referrals with the confidence that we offer more sophisticated solutions delivered with a better, local in-person service model. We are - Keystone.” - Deibler Straub & Troutman
Congratulations to our 2021 Ohio Agency of the Yea Congratulations to our 2021 Ohio Agency of the Year, Huesman-Schmid Insurance Agency! “Our favorite improvement we made to thrive was the development of a multi-phase plan to restructure our Commercial Lines Department. This new structure aligns our staff with a client base that matches their skill set and expertise, provides the staff a path for advancement and lends internal support for training and development. Phase 1 is complete and a success. Phase 2 is in negotiation and once implemented will put us in a position to protect our existing client base and grow the Commercial Lines book. The most positive change we’ve seen in our agency since joining Keystone as been the growth in agency volume and the agency value. We have seen significant and consistent growth since joining Keystone in 2008. We frequently utilize Keystone's resources and expertise at the corporate level and the community of agencies. By forming relationships with fellow Keystone agencies, you can share your intellectual capital with them as they will with you. Developing such a partnership will allow you to emulate the best practices that make each of the agencies successful. We will be better together.” - Huesman-Schmid Insurance Agency
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Congratulations to our 2021 North Carolina Agency Congratulations to our 2021 North Carolina Agency of the Year, Jones Insurance! “We utilized a new management style that focuses on increasing accountability, transparency, and a consistent meeting format designed to reduce the 'time suck' that meetings often become. We feel this has been extremely helpful in addressing issues efficiently and ensuring good communication in what has become a very dispersed workforce. Our favorite way to improve is taking care of our team. Like most, we added permanent remote options (hybrid) but also some schedule flexibility to assist working parents. Our number one piece of advice would be to use the network. This is not just a profit-sharing aggregation. Keystone has so many resources, and successful agencies will attend meetings and keep up with new resources as they are added. Those that use the resources will thrive. Use the forum for market help and answer other people’s questions. You get what you give. Pick up the phone and call your partner agencies. The 'intellectual capital' in this group is the biggest value by far!” - Jones Insurance
Congratulations to our 2021 Kentucky Agency of the Congratulations to our 2021 Kentucky Agency of the Year, Peel & Holland / Riddle Insurance! "The most noticeable improvement in 2021 has been our focus on operating processes. We have a strong vision and have honed in on both short- and long-term goal-setting in recent years. This year, we're taking a step back, delving into the day-to-day nuances that make a huge difference, both for our team and our clients. Improving processes meant that we shifted to a single leadership role overseeing operations across all lines of our business. We've worked with every manager in the organization to document core processes. We are systematically refining operations based on team feedback. In doing so, we are providing more training for our team and have been able to better utilize individual skill strengths. Our retention rates are up, and our team is happier, all because of our intentionality around improved processes. Our number one piece of advice is to build and maintain strong personal relationships. Too often, insurance becomes a price-based commodity, something you can buy through a website. But to succeed, there has to be more than a one-time transaction. Most agencies understand this and have a decent level of focus on their client relationships. For Peel & Holland, it goes even further. We are intentional about the relationships we develop within our industry. We treat our carriers more like clients than vendors, investing time in resources in strengthening those carrier relationships. Partnering with the expertise at Keystone is another perfect example. The more an agency can seek to engage outside support from sound resources, the higher the chances of success become. Our advice is to value and consistently build rapport with the Keystone team. For us, the relationship has become invaluable.” - Peel & Holland / Riddle Insurance
Congratulations to our 2021 Missouri Agency of the Congratulations to our 2021 Missouri Agency of the Year, Midwest Risk Partners! “Our industry is changing at a rapid pace. I do not advocate change just for the sake of change, but change is needed and must be done in a thoughtful manner. Our number one piece of advice is to listen to your staff and lean on them for insights (give them skin in the game), this applies to seasoned veterans as well and newcomers to our industry. We were fortunate to establish relationships with a few staffing companies to add talent in an efficient and cost-effective manner. We also are implementing a few technologies we feel will position us for future growth. The partnerships we have experienced since joining Keystone has been crucial. Midwest Risk Partners is actually the combination of multiple agencies that probably would not have combined if it were not for our common relationship within Keystone. Keystone brings a myriad of resources to their agencies. Personally, I think the relationship our State Vice President and our Employee Benefits Vice President have been critical to our success. They are both great resources to funnel our inquiries to the Keystone resources.” - Midwest Risk Partners

Latest News

  • Keystone Honors Peel & Holland and Riddle Insurance National Agency of the Year October 14, 2021
  • Insurance is just insurance – until there’s education. Then it becomes a benefit. October 8, 2021
  • Keystone expands in Michigan, signing on Conner Insurance Group September 23, 2021
  • Yay! More Compliance Requirements! HHS Unveils Proposed Rules on Individual Market Broker Compensation September 16, 2021
  • Keystone Expands C-Suite with Four New Executives September 15, 2021

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