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Perpetuate the future of our industry by empowering and educating the younger generation of agents.
Young Agent: Agents, CSR's, and company representatives under 40 years of age or an agent who has been licensed for less than five years.
The Young Agents program is tailored towards agents, CSR's, and company representatives who are hungry to grow in the insurance industry by cultivating business relationships, enhancing industry knowledge, and leading their peers into the future of our industry.
Does this sound like you? Contact Jake Smith to get involved in Young Agents today!
Join our exclusive Young Agents LinkedIn group to engage with other YAs! Join Here
Request to join our Young Agents email list by clicking here!
2025 Young Agents Committee
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Young Agents Director & Collegiate Relations Chair
Clark Kelman
Page, Chaffin & Riggins Insurance
Cordova
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Vice Chair
Jonathan Peters
SouthPoint Risk - Nashville
Nashville
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Secretary
Clark Hasler
RSS Insurance
Chattanooga
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Immediate Past Chair
Sam Howard
Griffin Insurance Agency
Kingston
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Region I Representative
Miller Lane
Brandshaw and Co. Insurors
Dyersburg
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Region II Representative
Justin Young
SouthPoint Risk
Nashville
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Region III Representative
Toni LaBarba
Griffin Insurance Agency
Kingston
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Technology Chair
Jeremy Thacker
Gary Thacker Insurance
Chattanooga
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InsurPAC Chair
Clark Powers
Boyle Insurance Agency
Memphis
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Events Chair
Nikki Reeder
Boyle Insurance Agency
Memphis
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Events Co-Chair
Whitney Breazeale
Griffin Insurance Agency
Kingston
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Membership Development Chair
Mac Hill
McDaniel-Whitley, Inc.
Memphis
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Member at Large
Adam McPherson
Higginbotham
Memphis
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Member at Large
Evans Looney
Palmer & Wallace Insurance Brokerage
Nashville
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Company Liaison
Sopheary Le
Liberty Mutual
Memphis
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Company Liaison
Jack Grayson
Grange Insurance
Nashville
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Company Liaison
Jesse Lovell
LUBA Workers' Comp
Chattanooga
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Company Liaison
Beth Bommarito
The Hanover Insurance Group
Nashville
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Company Liaison
Bobby Kisler
Selective Insurance Company of America
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Staff Liaison
Jake Smith
Insurors of Tennessee
Nashville
Tennessee Young Agents Recognized by National Association
In September, our Young Agents Committee received 2 awards of distinction from the Big I. Thank you to everyone who has been involved with Young Agents past, present and future!
2024 Outstanding Young Agents Meeting Award
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2024 Outstanding Young Agents Breakthrough Committee Award
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Young Agents Events
Our Young Agents events are a great way to connect with fellow industry associates. We encourage all qualifying agents, CSRs, and company reps to attend and engage with the Young Agents program!
Want to see a Young Agents event in your area? Email marketing@insurors.org to let us know!
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Returning for 2025! We are hosting our Young Agents Conference on April 10-11 in Nashville!
This is a great opportunity for any Young Agent looking to develop industry relationships as well as learn about some updates within the independent insurance industry!
Big 'I' + Young Agents
Our national association is also very engaged with Young Agents! Click Here to see how Young Agents can connect across the nation!
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“As a young agent, there are many barriers to succeed in the insurance industry. The Insurors team is constantly organizing events and providing resources to help me grow my knowledge and network. It’s encouraging to know that so many people are willing to help support young agents as we enter the industry.”
Anna Hale
Hale Insurance