FEATURES
COVER STORY: YOUNG GUNS MICHAEL GALLOWAY
MICHAEL HARRIS
Age: 31 Vice president DFB INSURANCE GROUP Recent business achievements: Became youngest partner in DFB Insurance Group in fall of 2014 Projects and initiatives: Worked hand-in-hand with carrier to develop a millwright program and an auto parts dealer program Awards and recognition: Selected to participate in carrier’s Heavy Hitters program Other professional roles: Sits on Pampa Chamber of Commerce board of directors
Michael Galloway got into the insurance business after spending a little over five years in the equipment rental industry. He quickly established himself as one of DFB Insurance’s lead producers. Galloway also worked closely with carriers to establish new programs, and in the fall of 2014 became DFB’s youngest partner.
JOHN P. BOULUS
DREW KINNEY
Age: 35 Senior vice president CAPTIVE RESOURCES
Age: 30 Vice president KINNEY INSURANCE AGENCY
Recent business achievements:
Recently promoted to senior vice president after serving as lead consultant on three leading captive insurance companies; demonstrated consistent growth on all three, increasing revenue more than 100% over the last five years Projects and initiatives: In 2009, spearheaded the formation of the premier member-owned group captive for the energy sector, leading its growth to 35 members and more than $32 million in annual premium Other professional roles: Active in the National Safety Council and the Truckload Carriers Association
Boulous participates in several charitable organizations, including the Lone Survivor Foundation, the Spirit Golf Association and multiple charities supporting cancer research. He’s also an avid fan and supporter of his alma mater, Northwestern University.
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Recent business achievements: Key
player in adding two new locations and launching the company’s first internally developed website, driving a 5% increase in organic growth Projects and initiatives: Integral to transition to cloud-based management system; integrated second office, more than doubling Kinney Insurance’s size; launching third office Awards and recognition: Co-operative Insurance Companies Above and Beyond Award Other professional roles: Incoming secretary of BNI chapter
“Every day, Drew finds creative solutions to meet the needs of our clients,” says Kinney Insurance principal Alan Kinney. “The technology transformation in our agency and the data analysis he provides is critical to our success as we transition from being a single-office agency to a multiple-location agency.”
Age: 34 VP of underwriting EXCEPTIONAL RISK ADVISORS
Recent business achievements:
Named to multiple binding authorities granted by Lloyd’s of London, which bestows the authority to underwrite and place individual risks; revamped Exceptional Risk Advisors’ processes to make underwriting more efficient, cutting the underwriting timeline from an average of two weeks to two days; played key role in implementing new premium rating guidelines, making the company more competitive in the specialty life and disability marketplaces Projects and initiatives: Conducts annual binding authority renewal presentation in London, and has been praised for his vast knowledge of Lloyd’s products and his innovative spirit; crafted a binding authority that has generated about $500,000 in new premium in less than a year; responsible for creating the company’s catastrophic and presumptive riders, ensuring that its product offerings remain at the cutting edge of the specialized insurance industry Awards and recognition: Participated in InsideOut Coaching Workshop; member of Golden Key International, Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Eta Sigma honor societies, as well as the National Society of Collegiate Scholars; recipient of Dean’s Award for Excellence at Rutgers University, where he graduated with highest honors Other professional roles: Chairman of Exceptional Risk Advisors’ Underwriting Committee; member of the Metropolitan Underwriting Discussion Group; member of North American Contingency Association
In addition to his professional duties, Harris participates in several charitable efforts in his community, including the Avon Walk to End Breast Cancer, Light the Night and the Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund. He also coaches both Little League and adult softball.
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