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COVER STORY: TOP PRODUCERS
BEN PATTERSON
Patterson & Associates, Richardson, TX
RYAN MOSS
Higginbotham, Friendswood, TX
After graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1996, Ryan Moss wasted no time setting up his own agency, The Essential Group the following year. Having spent 13 years building the company around the niches of energy, marine and construction markets, in 2010 Moss identified an opportunity to better serve The Essential Group’s customers through a merger with Higginbotham. Fast forward six years, and Ryan’s specialist knowledge in energy, construction and maritime is still at the core of the work he now does as managing director at Higginbotham’s South Houston location.
BRAD MCNULTY
DWIGHT LEWIS
Prior to joining Shepherd Insurance back in 2000, Brad McNulty served as general sales manager at Palmer Dodge for more than 10 years. His specific areas of expertise lie in sourcing, analyzing and implementing the best deals for some of the country’s premier franchise truck dealers. Brad earned his place as an IBA top producer (alongside colleague Jeremy Sims) because of his extensive knowledge of garage liability and workers’ comp packages for the trucking market.
A partner at Corporate Four Insurance, Dwight Lewis has been in the insurance industry since 1983. Lewis has expertise in a broad range of industries, and a specialty in transportation. Lewis holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota.
Shepherd Insurance, Indianapolis, IN
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When Ben Patterson began his career, he was employee number five at an independent agency with only four carrier contracts. The best opportunity to write business was in personal lines. The agency took advantage of the successes on the personal lines side to pursue carrier contracts, building one book at a time. Patterson’s focus, however, turned to commercial carrier contracts, where he now focuses on foundations, nonprofits and technology. Accounts with professional or directors & officers exposure are what he enjoys most. Patterson is president of Patterson & Associates Insurance Agency, which is an IIABA Best Practices Agency and also was recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Dallas Business Journal in 2013 and 2015.
Corporate Four Insurance Edina, MN
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