SPECIAL REPORT
TOP PRODUCERS 2018 JERRY HORNER JR. FISHER BROWN BOTTRELL INSURANCE Jackson, MS
Jerry Horner Jr. has been with Fisher Brown Bottrell since 1986, just a year after receiving his degree from the University of Mississippi. Horner continues to head the company’s construction insurance practice while also looking after its surety business. Outside of Fisher Brown Bottrell, Horner is an active member of numerous builder and contractor associations, and
is also part of the Insurance Company Leadership Council. In addition, he serves as a trustee for Canton Academy.
TYLER LAMANTIA GALLAGHER Rolling Meadows, IL
RICHARD RUSSO RUSSO INSURANCE AGENCY Roseville, CA
Richard Russo believes that “insurance is the single most important professional service people will ever purchase.” Even in today’s fast-paced world, he is adamant that proper coverage can’t be purchased in “15 minutes or less.” He invites clients of all sizes and backgrounds to “get to know us – before you need us” so that all parties can achieve the best outcome. As a commercial agent with more than two decades of experience, Russo’s agency specializes in homeowners’ associations, insuring more than 600 communities from California to Colorado. The agency is also extensively involved in the local chapter of the Community Association Institute, where Russo has served as president twice and as a board member for several terms.
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Tyler LaMantia is an executive vice president within Gallagher’s public entity and scholastic division. As a specialist in public entity risk pooling, he serves as director of pool administration for Risk Pool Administrators, and currently leads a team of eight producers and administrators. LaMantia is also a member of Gallagher’s divisional, public sector and intern leadership teams. A graduate of Harvard University’s Breakthrough Leadership Program, LaMantia has been a member of Gallagher’s elite President’s Club
eight times. He also received the John P. Gallagher Award for being the company’s producer of the year in 2016.
BRIAN SCHNEIDER HIGGINBOTHAM Fort Worth, TX
Currently celebrating his eighth year at Higginbotham, Brian Schneider serves as a managing director of business insurance for the firm’s Forth Worth office. Previously, Schneider worked in State Farm’s agency training program, where he consistently ranked in the top two for production. While at State Farm, Schneider managed multiple offices in North and South Texas and assisted the State Farm corporate office.
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