YOUNG GUN OF THE YEAR WINNER Matt Banaszynski
AT THE age of 26, Matt Banaszynski took over as EVP and CEO of the
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin, getting to work on transforming his state and organization while supporting independent agents and carriers. That was a few years ago, but Banaszynski’s
FINALISTS
“To have this opportunity is great. I have a lot of people to thank who have helped me, both inside and outside the industry”
Andrew L. Eagan
Eagan Insurance Agency
Brian Davidian RT Specialty
Corie Gist
HUB International
Daniel J. Kaufman
H.W. Kaufman Group/Burns & Wilcox
Daniel Steadman InsCipher
Derek Crumpler Burns & Wilcox
Ian Bell
Socius Insurance Services
Kyle Burnett XL Catlin
Nicole Ricigliano
Markel Corporation
Reyanna Sheets
Norman-Spencer Agency
Ryan Buttrey
Safety National
Sara Von Tersch NFP
MATT BANASZYNSKI Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin
innovative spirit and hard work have earned him the Young Gun of the Year Award. Banaszynski was first introduced to the insurance world while working for the US Congress. He later transitioned into the publicpolicy sector before moving on to a position as chief of staff for a Wisconsin legislator who was also an independent insurance agent. He then took the role of vice president at the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin and was soon promoted to his current role. “Since assuming the helm of the IIAW, I have been focused on professionally developing myself so that I may be a better leader to those I work for and with,” Banaszynski says.
Matt Banaszynski Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin
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