From Your President

Another Example of Agents "Stepping Up"

Saturday, August 22 is a day Davis, Andy and Taylor Porch will never forget. Over 17 inches of rain fell and destroyed the place they call home, the place and the people they love. At least 22 of their friends and neighbors lost their lives, over 200 homes were destroyed and hundreds more suffered damage.

The rainfall amount shattered the Tennessee record for one-day rainfall by more than 3 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Our Governor, Bill Lee, called the damage he saw while touring the town a, “devastating picture of loss and heartache.” Some meteorologists said the amount of rain was "double" their projections of a worst case scenario.

It’s events like these that make us realize why we do what we do and why our roles are so important in the communities we live in. In times such as these we are not only their insurance agent but their counselors and comforters, sometimes the only place they have to turn when there is nowhere else to turn. It’s our desire to put others needs above our own that sets us apart and makes me proud to be an Independent Agent. Stepping Up

In those days that followed August 22 the Porch boys made us all proud of them and the industry we serve, and to that I say WELL DONE. As I was talking with Davis the other day he told me most of the damage occurred in lower income areas where there was no flood insurance in place. Again, they have stepped up and are leading the efforts in fundraising for those affected.

How You Can Help

The Insurors of Tennessee stepped up and made a donation as did the Big I, Keystone Insurers Group, SecureRisk and numerous other insurance companies and organizations as well as many of their fellow agents. The need is great and far from over, if you would like to contribute, please go to www.unitedwayhumphreys.org and make a donation. Anything you could do would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all for the work you do to support your clients, your communities, and this industry. u

An aerial view of the intense flooding in Waverly

“It’s our desire to put others needs above our own that sets us apart and makes me proud to be an Independent Agent.”