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GREEN BAY INSURANCE AGENCY JOINS VIZANCE
“I think it’s really just continuing to expand our geographic presence in Wisconsin,” said Jeff Cardenas, Vizance president “This now takes us from Kenosha to Green Bay.” Vizance has merged with several other Wisconsin-based independent agencies, including Valley Insurance Associates in 2017, Sparks insurance in 2018 and Diedrich Agency in 2019. Despite merging with Vizance, many of the companies have retained their identity. “There’s so much brand equity these companies have built in their communities,” Cardenas said. “That’s important to us and in line with who we are as a company, with our culture and our focus on local communities.”
JAKE HUBER JOINS INTEGRITY AS TERRITORY SALES MANAGER APPLETON, WI (January 14, 2020) — Integrity Insurance, a property & casualty carrier headquartered in Appleton, WI, is pleased to announce Jake Huber has joined the company as Territory Sales Manager for Minnesota.
Vizance vice president Dimas Ocampo and president Jeff Cardenas. Courtesy of Vizance
(January 6, 2020) — Green Bay-based Hornick Insurance Services joined Vizance, a Hartland-based independent insurance agency.
Based in Minnesota, Huber will be responsible for developing and implementing sales action plans with agency partners to drive new business while supporting retention and profitability, as well as, increase Integrity’s presence in Minnesota.
Hornick, which specializes in auto, farm and health insurance, will continue to operate under the same name from its office in Green Bay, according to a press release.
“Jake brings extensive knowledge of the independent agency channel, industry experience and the drive to help our agency partners succeed”, said Integrity’s District Sales Manager Cathy Colón. “His experience in the industry will make a valuable contribution to the Integrity sales team.”
“We are excited to join one of the fastest-growing insurance agencies in the state and to be able to provide additional tools and resources that are available with Vizance,” said Ken Hornick, owner of Hornick Insurance Services.
Prior to joining Integrity, Huber was a Field Sales Specialist with CNA Insurance in Minneapolis. Huber holds more than 10 years of experience in the insurance industry from both the carrier and agent aspect.
Hornick’s team of six will join Vizance, which has a total of 130 employees. Founded in 1978, Vizance is a privately-held independent agency that offers a broad portfolio of insurance, risk management, employee benefits and financial services for businesses and individuals. Vizance intends to hire more team members to the Hornick Insurance Services team, said Jeff Cardenas, president of Vizance. The addition of Hornick is an example of the company’s strategic expansion across Wisconsin, Cardenas added.
About Integrity Insurance Integrity Insurance was established in 1933 and headquartered in Appleton, WI. Integrity offers auto, home, business and life insurance protection through a network of independent agents throughout Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. With partner Grange Insurance based in Columbus, Ohio — the 13-state Grange Enterprise has nearly $3 billion in assets and $1.2 billion in annual revenue and holds an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent). For more information, visit integrityinsurance.com.
ACUITY’S REVENUE EXCEEDED $1.6 BILLION IN 2019 Sheboygan, WI (January 20, 2020) — Sheboygan-based property
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