TOP 2018
DOUG BALL THE BUCKNER COMPANY Idaho Falls, ID
In 1976, Doug Ball began his insurance career as an underwriter for Fireman’s Fund in Salt Lake City. He later joined the agency business in 1980, specializing in the construction industry. A lifelong learner, Ball received his bachelor’s from Boise State University and has also acquired CPCU, AAI and CRIS designations. Outside of the office, Ball has served on numerous company advisory boards and was previously director of the IIABA and an officer of the IIABI. He has a passion for biking and running, completing 22 marathons and countless half marathons in his lifetime.
ALLEN W. HUDSON SAHOURI INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL McLean, VA
Currently vice president at Sahouri Insurance & Financial, Allen Hudson is making his third appearance on IBA’s Top Producers list. Born into the insurance business,
Hudson acquired his P&C license at the age of 18 before attending the University of Maryland. With more than 18 years of experience in insurance, he has spearheaded the successful development of proprietary niche insurance programs at Sahouri, including the Community Underwriter Specialty Program. He has also grown a small three-person team into a commercial unit of more than 20 professional staff. He has attracted a solid global team that speaks 17 languages with the intent of becomeing one of the top 100 agencies in the country by 2020. Hudson is responsible for overseeing the service and sales functions of Sahouri’s commercial lines department, where he specializes in government contractors, real estate, development and construction, international development/operations, information technology, and foreign government operations. Since Hudson joined Sahouri in 2010, the department’s revenues have grown by more than 800%.
FUN FACT Hudson spends his free time coaching varsity lacrosse at a Virginia high school
JOSEPH DELUCCHI CAL INSURANCE & ASSOCIATES San Francisco, CA
As a broker, Joe DeLucchi is committed to helping privately held and nonprofit organizations transfer risk through insurance solutions. Since joining CAL in 1998, DeLucchi has worked his way up, taking the helm as president and CEO in 2016. In leading CAL, DeLucchi’s top priority is to ensure that the brokerage remains an advisor and advocate for clients by assuring them that the company doesn’t sell insurance, but rather buys it on the client’s behalf. Outside of CAL, DeLucchi is involved in many community organizations, including BAYCAT, ProVisors, the Council of Business Advisors, and the Professional Property Management Association.
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