Awards Ceremony
Thoroughbred Recognition Celebrating outstanding individual achievement in P&C and Employee Benefits production.
Tammy Hartz
McGowan Insurance Group
Charlie Rousseau
Griffin & Company
Marc Harris
Arnold Insurance
Caden Braly
Braly Insurance Group
David Allen
RSS Insurance
Angela Wolf
McMahon Agency
Brandee Ritter
McMahon Agency
Hunter Strickland
Wayah Insurance
Mike Schlotman
CAI
Bob Huxta
RWR
Triple Crown Winner
Cameron Annas
Congratulations to Cameron Annas, this year’s Triple Crown winner for highest production in recurring revenue (P&C + EB)! Cameron achieved an incredible $750,000 in new commissions.
Top Financial Producer
JM Dickens
Congratulations to JM Dickens, this year’s National Financial Services Award winner, with an outstanding $539,000 in Life business written. JM also came in a close second for the Triple Crown, producing $551,000 in new P&C business, a true powerhouse performance.
Partner of the Year State Winners
These agencies have gone the distance, showing true Keystone spirit and driving growth in their communities.
Iowa: Kingsgate Insurnace
Located in Fort Dodge and Jefferson, Iowa, Kingsgate Insurance opened in 1990 as a farm and ag agency. Through the years they have grown into a full-service agency, offering all insurance products. Joining Keystone in 2019, Kingsgate considers the relationship to be a key part of their growth strategy and posted total agency growth of 51% in 2024.
Illinois: The Arachas Group
Founded in Bartlett, Illinois, The Arachas Group has been providing solutions to their customers for over five decades. Being extremely involved with Keystone since 2017, The Arachas Group continues to strengthen their overall position in the insurance and risk management industry. In 2024, they scored a total agency growth of 75%, helping them earn this award.
Indiana: Beatty Insurance
A trusted insurance agency throughout Southern Indiana, Beatty Insurance takes pride in understanding the industry and what’s on the line for their customers. Since joining Keystone in 2008, their total agency growth has reached 192% and $5.8M!
Kentucky: Hall & Clark Insurance Agency
Founded in 1954, Hall & Clark Insurance operates from multiple locations across Kentucky. Understanding customer needs to protect what is most important to them, Hall & Clark Insurance prides themselves in providing personalized customer service to give their clients peace of mind.
Michigan: The Nulty Agency
Founded in Ostego, Michigan, The Nulty Agency has now expanded to multiple locations across the state. Serving local communities since 1945, the company continues to grow as they focus on new innovations and a passion for helping people – working hard to understand clients’ needs and delivering highly individualized solutions. Since joining Keystone in 2016, the team consistently participates in Keystone events at the state and national level.
Minnesota: Cartier Insurance
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Cartier Insurance prides itself in a commitment to providing clients with friendly, personal service and expertise in all areas of the insurance industry. A Keystone member since 2022, they scored a total agency growth of 65% in 2024.
New Jersey: Strategic Risk Partners
Located in Nutley, New Jersey, Strategic Insurance Partners has been with Keystone since 2022. They pride themselves on personalized service that allows their clients to enjoy a professionally designed insurance portfolio. Their solid vales of integrity and respect – for both colleagues and clients, has aided in this great achievement.
Ohio: Flickinger
Founded in 1954 in Norwalk, Ohio, Flickenger Insurance Agency brings three generations of excitement and passion to serve old and new customers alike. They believe that in an ever-changing modern world, customers need an agency that can keep up while staying true to their local roots. In 2024, Flickenger Insurance Agency posted a loss ratio of just 19%.
Pennsylvania: The Yurconic Agency
With multiple locations across Pennsylvania, the Yurconic Agency has been focused on protecting what matters most to their Greater Lehigh Valley community since 1969. Joining Keystone in 2020, the Yurconic Agency has grown 1,405%!
Wisconsin: Forward Insurance Agency
With nine offices located across Central and Norther Wisconsin, Forward Insurance takes pride in their personalized hands-on services with all of their customers. A Keystone member since 2021, the Forward Insurance Agency scored a total agency growth of 52% in 2024.
Georgia: Skelton-Morris Associates
With offices in Hartwell and Toccoa, Georgia, Skelton-Morris Associates is an innovative agency built on the principals of traditional insurance programs combined with professional, caring and conscientious people that customers can depend on. While their ideas and philosophy are modern, their experience in the insurance industry dates back to 1912.
Missouri: Arnold Insurance
Headquartered in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Arnold Insurance was built on a foundation of integrity, service, and community. After expanding into multiple states, their core mission remains unchanged: to provide exceptional insurance solutions with a focus on relationships, not transactions. A Keystone member since 2015, Arnold Insurance scored a total agency growth of 44% in 2024.
Tennessee: Sneed Insurance
Founded in 1957, Sneed Insurance has experienced generational success that continues the legacy of focusing on long-term client relationships, customer service, and tailored insurance solutions. A member of Keystone since 2020, Sneed Insurance has grown 132% as of 2024!
Virginia: Hawk Advisers
With a history that spans more than 7 decades and 2 generations of family ownership, Hawk Advisers has a mission of being the most responsive and engaging independent agency provider of risk management and insurance solutions. Since joining Keystone in 2015, Hawk Advisers has grown 134%!
National Partner of the Year
Wayah Insurance Group
Founded in 1955, Wayah Insurance Group has served Western North Carolina and Northern Georgia for over 70 years. Their mission is simple. Work closely with clients to help them make important and informed decisions to protect their future. Since joining Keystone in 2003, Wayah Insurance Group has grown 158%!
Carrier of the Year
The Hartford
This year marked an exciting first for Elevate as we introduced a brand-new honor: Carrier of the Year. This award recognized a carrier partner whose collaboration, consistency, and commitment created value for agencies and their clients alike. We were pleased to present this recognition to The Hartford, our inaugural Carrier of the Year.
David E. Boedker Keystone Award
Dal Snipes
To know David was to love him, and to be inspired by his belief in people and community. This award honors the values he held most dear: family, friendship, community, and visionary leadership. It recognizes someone who carries those values forward with heart and impact. We were pleased to present this award to this year’s recipient, Dal Snipes.