Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Kenton Harvill, Commercial Property and Casualty Broker with Higginbotham Insurance, who highlights the partnership with cityCURRENT and the shared commitment to community service and engagement. Kenton shares insights about his role as an insurance broker, highlighting the advantages of being a broker with many tools to help clients and the importance of proactive risk management services provided throughout the year. The conversation concludes with discussions about Higginbotham's core values, the value of mentorship in the insurance industry, and key trends in workers' compensation insurance for business owners.

Summary

Higginbotham's Partnership with cityCURRENT
Kenton Harvill, Commercial Property and Casualty Broker at Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services, discusses the company's longtime title partnership with cityCURRENT. Kenton highlights Higginbotham's commitment to community service, one of their core values, and praises cityCURRENT for its role in facilitating this mission. He highlights how Higginbotham is an employee-owned and customer-inspired insurance and financial services broker that specializes in business insurance, employee benefits, personal insurance, life insurance, risk management and more.

Insurance Broker Role and Benefits
Kenton explains how his insurance broker role differs from direct writers by working directly with and for clients rather than for a specific insurance company, allowing him to provide custom insurance programs and more comprehensive risk management services. He emphasizes the value of being proactive throughout the year, not just at policy renewal, and highlights the advantage of having access to multiple insurance carriers to find the best fit for clients. Jeremy notes the importance of brokers' tools and negotiation power, particularly given Higginbotham's size, which enables them to secure competitive rates for clients.

Higginbotham's Community Impact Initiatives
Kenton discusses Higginbotham's core values, particularly their commitment to being generous to their communities and support for employees. He highlights the company's impact through initiatives like the Higginbotham Community Fund and partnerships in various states, including their involvement in events like the Kids Dental Day and Shoe Distribution hosted in Nashville, Tennessee. Kenton shares a personal experience from the Kids Dental Day and Shoe Distribution where he witnessed the joy of children receiving dental care and new shoes, emphasizing the fulfillment of making a positive impact on the community.

Insurance Career Mentorship Opportunities
Kenton shares his positive experience working at Higginbotham, where the company invests significantly in broker training and development. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and guidance, particularly for young professionals entering the insurance industry, which he believes is often overlooked as a career choice but offers great opportunities for entrepreneurial and self-starting individuals. Jeremy agrees on the value of mentorship and encouraged young professionals to consider the insurance industry.

Networking and Workers' Comp Insights
Kenton discusses the importance of networking for young professionals, emphasizing the value of building genuine connections and being involved in community events. He highlights the often-overlooked area of workers' compensation as a key trend in the insurance industry, noting that business owners have significant control over their premiums and can benefit from expert guidance to reduce costs. Kenton encourages mid-sized business owners to review their workers' compensation coverage and offers his contact information for further discussions.

Visit https://www.higginbotham.com to learn more about Higginbotham or email Kenton Harvill at [email protected].