Community Relations

Agency Nation Meets: Summer Cole

Summer Cole’s insurance career began in 2003 in the commercial department of a local independent insurance agency, where she quickly fell in love with the industry. Like many in agency roles, she wore multiple hats, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of agency operations.

Declaration of Independents: Marrissa Winkelman

Marrissa Winkelman entered the world of insurance in 2012 when she started as the receptionist at Webb Insurance. Understanding quickly that the position wasn’t the right fit for her, she moved to the back office, where she focused on insurance and working her way up.

Declaration of Independents: Kelly Gonyo

Gonyo has worked every role in an independent agency—from working the front desk to producing—before starting her own agency at 32 years old with “minimal money in a tiny little office,” she says. Today, Blue Line Insurance has four branches and 15 employees, 14 of whom are women.

AN Radio: Kindness Is Contagious

Brian Bradley, founder and co-owner of Covenant Insurance Services in Lincoln, Nebraska, explains how a career in insurance has provided him with the work-life balance that allows him to be both a father and give back to his community.