Movers & Shakers

IA&B also recognizes four additional young insurance professionals as Young Agent Movers & Shakers. Growing interest in the Young Agent Award – and an impressive pool of nominees – prompted the creation of this additional recognition category. Congratulations to these recipients!

JESSICA ENTWISTLE, PLCS, CLCS, CPIA

Age: 36

Agency: Liberty Insurance Agency

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job title: Head of Personal Insurance, Marketing and Operations

Years in the industry: 8

Best part of your job:

Collaborating to help better the client and employee experiences. I am honored to be surrounded by innovative, driven professionals committed to bettering the industry and our collective experiences. This motivates me to stay passionate and solutions driven. The future remains bright when we stay focused on betterment.

Biggest professional accomplishment:

Being recognized by IA&B as both a woman leader within the industry in March 2023 and as a Mover and Shaker at the Young Agent Conference in 2023.

Fun fact about you:

I taught myself how to play violin at age 11. I also play flute and want to learn piano.

REAGAN FISHER

Age: 32

Agency: Winstead Insurance Agency

Location: Elkton, MD

Job title: Managing Partner, Personal Lines Agent, Commercial Lines Agent, Sales and Marketing Director

Years in the industry: 4

Best part of your job:

Building relationships with clients. Everyone has a unique story, and I enjoy talking with folks from all walks of life. Working in a small office, I get to be part of all aspects of insurance, and there’s always something new to learn.

Biggest professional accomplishment:

When I first started, our office didn’t have an organized way to capture leads or to market ourselves through digital platforms. After years of hard work and trial and error, we built a solid lead-generating machine that has really accelerated our business.

Fun fact about you:

I grew up in California and the South, which brings a confusing vocabulary to everyone I meet. I frequently say “Y’all” and “Dude” in the same sentence. I live on a homestead with my wife and daughter where we have a large garden, pigs and chickens, and an orchard.

ASHLEY STAFFORD

Age: 36

Agency: Williams Insurance Agency

Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE

Job title: Personal Lines Manager/Advisor

Years in the industry: 2

Best part of your job:

Being entrusted by my clients to finalize their policies and ensure their assets are fully protected.

Biggest professional accomplishment:

Promotion to Advisor after only two years of experience in the industry.

Fun fact about you:

I was paid for a role in the John Adams miniseries on HBO. Great show, a must-see!

KATIE ZURAWKA, AINS

Age: 38

Agency: Howard Hanna Insurance Services

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job title: Operations Manager

Years in the industry: 11

Best part of your job:

My passion has always been helping others, and it is the focus of my career. I enjoy assisting clients with understanding the importance of the coverage they are purchasing. I also help our internal team with any challenges that come up in their day to day. Witnessing others on the team recognize their potential and seeing their confidence grow are also extremely rewarding.

Biggest professional accomplishment:

Obtaining my AINS designation. I started working on this a few years back, and with hard work and determination, I was able to complete it in March of this year. The additional knowledge gives me more to share with clients and our team.

Fun fact about you:

I love animals and being outdoors. Maine and Montana are two of my favorite places to escape to. Great scenery and plenty of creatures!