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Vantage Point – Agency Owners with Farmers Insurance in Malibu, California. Bart Baker is one of the most dependable insurance brokers in the western United States, as designated by Goldline Research. He has served on Farmers Insurance Group’s President’s Council for nine consecutive years and is a Top of the Table qualifier of the Million Dollar Round Table. Bart is a highly sought-after speaker and trainer, and he was featured by Farmers in its national True Stories campaign. Bart co-owns BW Baker Insurance Service with his wife of thirty-seven years, Wendy. As an L.A. County firefighter, Bart witnessed firsthand the devastation that can occur in people’s lives without warning. Now retired from the fire department after twenty years of service, Bart continues to protect people and their assets by picking up where firefighting left off: with insurance. Bart and Wendy built their business and raised their three children in Malibu, California, where they still reside. They are generous supporters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, as well as the Lighthouse for Women & Children shelter program. He is the author of two insurance books: “If an Elephant Sits on You, Are You Covered?; How to Talk with Your Insurance Agent to be Properly Insured” and “The Breakthrough Insurance Agency; How to Multiply Your Income, Time and Fun” which is currently the #1 bestselling Business Insurance book on Amazon.

www.bwbaker.com

Vantage Point – Agency Owners with Farmers Insurance in Malibu, California. Bart Baker is one of the most dependable insurance brokers in the western United States, as designated by Goldline Research. He has served on Farmers Insurance Group’s President’s Council for nine consecutive years and is a Top of the Table qualifier of the Million Dollar Round Table. Bart is a highly sought-after speaker and trainer, and he was featured by Farmers in its national True Stories campaign. Bart co-owns BW Baker Insurance Service with his wife of thirty-seven years, Wendy. As an L.A. County firefighter, Bart witnessed firsthand the devastation that can occur in people’s lives without warning. Now retired from the fire department after twenty years of service, Bart continues to protect people and their assets by picking up where firefighting left off: with insurance. Bart and Wendy built their business and raised their three children in Malibu, California, where they still reside. They are generous supporters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, as well as the Lighthouse for Women & Children shelter program. He is the author of two insurance books: “If an Elephant Sits on You, Are You Covered?; How to Talk with Your Insurance Agent to be Properly Insured” and “The Breakthrough Insurance Agency; How to Multiply Your Income, Time and Fun” which is currently the #1 bestselling Business Insurance book on Amazon.

www.bwbaker.com

Vantage Point – Self-made producer with The Taylor Method in Pasadena, California. Eszylfie Taylor is the founder of Taylor Insurance and Financial Services in Pasadena, California, and serves as financial advisor to individuals, business owners and high net worth families. He was agent of the Year in 2010-12 with the Los Angeles NAIFA. He holds one of the highest honors in the industry as a Top of the Table member of the Million Dollar Round Table, putting him among the top 1% of advisors in the industry. He sits on the board of three non-profit organizations dedicated to business, empowerment, children’s health and social services. He is also founder of the non-profit Future Stars Camp for kids, which is dedicated to providing basketball training and life coaching skills. He resides in Pasadena with his wife and three daughters.

www.thetaylormethod.com

Vantage Point – Self-made producer with The Taylor Method in Pasadena, California. Eszylfie Taylor is the founder of Taylor Insurance and Financial Services in Pasadena, California, and serves as financial advisor to individuals, business owners and high net worth families. He was agent of the Year in 2010-12 with the Los Angeles NAIFA. He holds one of the highest honors in the industry as a Top of the Table member of the Million Dollar Round Table, putting him among the top 1% of advisors in the industry. He sits on the board of three non-profit organizations dedicated to business, empowerment, children’s health and social services. He is also founder of the non-profit Future Stars Camp for kids, which is dedicated to providing basketball training and life coaching skills. He resides in Pasadena with his wife and three daughters.

www.thetaylormethod.com

Vantage Point – District Manager with Farmers Insurance in Tucson, Arizona. Alex holds a Bachelor Degree in the Arts from the University of Arizona, and a Masters of Business Management Degree from the University of Phoenix. Alex is the District Manager of the Southern Arizona District Office, the largest District in the Southwest Territory. He has been successful in advancing from Agent, Assistant District Manager, and now District Manager throughout the past ten years. Alex has achieved awards and recognition including the 2010 Arizona Daily Star as top 40 under 40, 2010-2013 Toppers Club Awards, 2012 Championship Award, 2013 President Council Award, 2013 Outstanding Quarterly Performance and Contribution to the Success of Farmers Award.  He has been a huge participant and supported of the Farmers sponsorship of March of Dimes since 2008. In 2008 he was of the Top 3 contributors to the cause. He was a Gold Level sponsor in 2010 and 2011, and Platinum Level sponsor in 2012 through 2013. Alex takes pride in overseeing and providing support for over seventy agents in various phases of their careers.

www.tucsoninsurancecareer.com

Vantage Point – District Manager with Farmers Insurance in Tucson, Arizona. Alex holds a Bachelor Degree in the Arts from the University of Arizona, and a Masters of Business Management Degree from the University of Phoenix. Alex is the District Manager of the Southern Arizona District Office, the largest District in the Southwest Territory. He has been successful in advancing from Agent, Assistant District Manager, and now District Manager throughout the past ten years. Alex has achieved awards and recognition including the 2010 Arizona Daily Star as top 40 under 40, 2010-2013 Toppers Club Awards, 2012 Championship Award, 2013 President Council Award, 2013 Outstanding Quarterly Performance and Contribution to the Success of Farmers Award.  He has been a huge participant and supported of the Farmers sponsorship of March of Dimes since 2008. In 2008 he was of the Top 3 contributors to the cause. He was a Gold Level sponsor in 2010 and 2011, and Platinum Level sponsor in 2012 through 2013. Alex takes pride in overseeing and providing support for over seventy agents in various phases of their careers.

www.tucsoninsurancecareer.com

Know-How – Cyber Security from a Regulators Perspective. Adam Hamm is Past President of the NAIC, and is now chair of the Cybersecurity Task Force. He was selected by his fellow insurance commissioners to serve on the U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council. FSOC is a fifteen member body comprised of the nation’s chief financial regulators, including U.S. Treasury Secretary and Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Adam’s dedication to serve the public began with his work as prosecutor at the Cass County State’s Attorney’s office. Adam prosecuted personal crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, assault, and child physical and sexual abuse. This work gave Adam an understanding of what it takes to protect the public. He has also worked as an attorney in private practice advcating for North Dakota businesses and individuals. He is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and received his JD from the University of North Dakota School of Law. A native of Jamestown, Adam, and family now live in Bismarck, ND.

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Know-How – Cyber Security from a Regulators Perspective. Adam Hamm is Past President of the NAIC, and is now chair of the Cybersecurity Task Force. He was selected by his fellow insurance commissioners to serve on the U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council. FSOC is a fifteen member body comprised of the nation’s chief financial regulators, including U.S. Treasury Secretary and Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Adam’s dedication to serve the public began with his work as prosecutor at the Cass County State’s Attorney’s office. Adam prosecuted personal crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, assault, and child physical and sexual abuse. This work gave Adam an understanding of what it takes to protect the public. He has also worked as an attorney in private practice advcating for North Dakota businesses and individuals. He is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and received his JD from the University of North Dakota School of Law. A native of Jamestown, Adam, and family now live in Bismarck, ND.

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Vantage Point – CEO of the NAIC. Senator Nelson became the CEO of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in 2013. He was selected for the post because of his unique combination of executive, legislative and regulatory experience. He was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000 where he served for two terms as Democratic Senator from Nebraska. In the Senate, he served on the Agriculture and the Armed Services Committee’s. He also served as chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee. Working with Republicans and Democrats, Senator Nelson forged agreements between the Bush administration and the Senate on tax cuts, Medicare reform and homeland security. During the first term of the Obama administration, he co-founded a bipartisan “Jobs Squad” of Senators that cut billions in spending from an economic recovery plan that ultimately became law. In the months following 9/11, Senator Nelson was instrumental in gaining passage of the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, which provided a “backstop” for catastrophic insurance losses resulting from acts of terrorism. Earlier in his career, Senator Nelson was governor of Nebraska. In 1994, he was the first Nebraska governor to be elected to a second term in two decades. His record of balancing Nebraska’s budget as governor was an asset as he worked to reduce federal spending in a way that was effective and fair. Senator Nelson started his career in  insurance law. He served as CEO of the Central National Insurance Group, as chief of staff and executive vice president of the NAIC, and as Director of the the Nebraska Department of Insurance. He completed his bachelor’s, master’s and law degrees from the University of Nebraska in 1970.

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Vantage Point – CEO of the NAIC. Senator Nelson became the CEO of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in 2013. He was selected for the post because of his unique combination of executive, legislative and regulatory experience. He was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000 where he served for two terms as Democratic Senator from Nebraska. In the Senate, he served on the Agriculture and the Armed Services Committee’s. He also served as chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee. Working with Republicans and Democrats, Senator Nelson forged agreements between the Bush administration and the Senate on tax cuts, Medicare reform and homeland security. During the first term of the Obama administration, he co-founded a bipartisan “Jobs Squad” of Senators that cut billions in spending from an economic recovery plan that ultimately became law. In the months following 9/11, Senator Nelson was instrumental in gaining passage of the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, which provided a “backstop” for catastrophic insurance losses resulting from acts of terrorism. Earlier in his career, Senator Nelson was governor of Nebraska. In 1994, he was the first Nebraska governor to be elected to a second term in two decades. His record of balancing Nebraska’s budget as governor was an asset as he worked to reduce federal spending in a way that was effective and fair. Senator Nelson started his career in  insurance law. He served as CEO of the Central National Insurance Group, as chief of staff and executive vice president of the NAIC, and as Director of the the Nebraska Department of Insurance. He completed his bachelor’s, master’s and law degrees from the University of Nebraska in 1970.

www.naic.org