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Beaver Dam, WI - R&R Insurance Services welcomes Chad Coonrod as Commercial Account Executive.

Chad comes to R&R with over 10 years of commercial brokerage experience. With an extensive background in commercial insurance including general liability, products liability, auto and property and workers’ compensation, Chad previously analyzed clients’ operational exposures to ensure appropriate risk transfer strategy. In addition, Chad thoroughly evaluated business’ total cost of risk.

“We are excited to have Chad join our Beaver Dam location and share his extensive insurance knowledge,” states Frank Maurer, Executive Vice President of Commercial Lines. “His previous experience in the commercial insurance industry will be an incredibly valuable asset to our growing Property & Casualty practice.”

R&R Insurance Services, Inc. has served the insurance needs of southeastern Wisconsin since 1975. Today, R&R is Wisconsin’s largest singly owned independent insurance agency offering businesses and individuals a full range of insurance products including property casualty, employee benefits, workers compensation, liability, life, dental and home/auto. R&R is also a shareholder with Assurex Global, a worldwide network of leading independent insurance agencies. For information about R&R Insurance Services, visit R&R online at www.myknowledgebroker.com.

Green Bay, WI - R&R Insurance Services welcomes Shannon VanLaanen as Commercial Account Executive.

Previously the Executive Vice President of an insurance agency in the Fox Valley area, Shannon brings a great deal of experience to our Property & Casualty line of business. With an extensive background in commercial insurance including workers’ compensation and general liability, Shannon specializes in working with contractors, installers, and not-for-profits. Actively involved in the community, Shannon is also a board member and coach for Ashwaubenon.

“We are excited to extend R&R’s services in the Green Bay area,” states Frank Maurer, Executive Vice President of Commercial Lines. “Shannon’s previous experience in the commercial insurance industry will be an incredibly valuable asset to our growing Property & Casualty practice throughout the state of Wisconsin.”

R&R Insurance Services, Inc. has served the insurance needs of southeastern Wisconsin since 1975. Today, R&R is Wisconsin’s largest singly owned independent insurance agency offering businesses and individuals a full range of insurance products including property casualty, employee benefits, workers compensation, liability, life, dental and home/auto. R&R is also a shareholder with Assurex Global, a worldwide network of leading independent insurance agencies. For information about R&R Insurance Services, visit R&R online at www.myknowledgebroker.com.

Business Insurance® named R&R Insurance Services, Inc. as one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance for 2015.

According to Business Insurance®, the award is based on a two-part assessment of the company. The first portion includes a questionnaire completed by the employer about company policies, practices and demographics. The second portion is a confidential employee survey on engagement and satisfaction. Companies recognized fall into three categories — large employer, medium employer and small employer — in the industry segments of benefits brokers and consultants, claims managers, group life/health insurers, property/casualty insurers, retail agents/brokers, reinsurance brokers, reinsurers and wholesale brokers/managing general agents.

At R&R, the employees feel strongly about their workplace, including Human Resources Director Nora Hauser.

“The energy at R&R Insurance Services is palpable,” Hauser said. “The people here make all the difference in ensuring that this company is one of the best places to work.”

Business Insurance® is dedicated to honoring employers that have created an environment in which people thrive and enjoy their work. This award proves that R&R has not only served the insurance needs of southeastern Wisconsin, but also the needs of their employees in creating a great workplace.

Click here to learn more about the current Career Opportunities at R&R.

R&R Insurance Services welcomes Jason Navarro as Commercial Account Executive.

Jason comes to R&R with over 15 years of insurance experience. He has an extensive background in commercial insurance including general liability, products liability, auto and property and workers’ compensation. Jason’s previous roles included leading the middle market underwriting team for a national Insurance company, and underwriting commercial accounts for several insurance companies in the state of Wisconsin. Jason shares a passion for helping customers build a program for their individual business needs.

“We are excited to bring Jason’s extensive insurance background to R&R,” states Jack Riesch, Owner & Executive Vice President. “His previous experience in the commercial insurance industry will be an incredibly valuable asset to our growing Property & Casualty practice. Jason will be focusing his insurance strengths in manufacturing, construction and aviation businesses throughout Southeast Wisconsin.” 

Waukesha, WI - R&R Insurance Services welcomes Scott Shaver as Commercial Account Executive.

Scott comes to R&R with over 25 years of insurance experience in providing strategic and operational leadership. He has an extensive background in commercial insurance including general liability, products liability, auto and property, with an emphasis in workers’ compensation. Scott’s previous executive leadership roles include managing a large workers’ compensation claim department for a mono-line work comp carrier, and managing a corporate self-insured claim department for a Fortune 500 manufacturer with multiple global locations and over 11,000 employees.

“We are excited to bring Scott’s extensive background in risk management and workers’ compensation to R&R,” states Frank Maurer, Executive Vice President of Commercial Sales. “His executive leadership experience in the insurance industry will be an incredibly valuable asset to our growing Property & Casualty practice.”

Waukesha, WI - R&R Insurance Services welcomes Dan Gotzler and Jeff Sewell as Employee Benefits Consultants.

With an extensive background in Sales and Business Development, Gotzler will specialize in Group Health Insurance and Employee Benefits. Gotzler was most recently the Director of Business Development at Jannsen + Company, assisting companies throughout Wisconsin with Accounting, Payroll, IT, Human Resources and Wealth Management solutions.

Specializing in healthcare compliance and regulations, Sewell joins R&R with a substantial background in sales, marketing, operations and management. Previously a Regional Sales Director, Sewell provided marketing, implementation and promotion of Pre-Tax Benefit Offerings across a majority of the state.

 “We are very excited about the continued growth of R&R, specifically in our Employee Benefits practice,” states David Lancaster, Vice President of Employee Benefits. “Both Dan and Jeff bring extensive experience to our growing team, and we look forward to expanding our opportunities in Southeastern Wisconsin.”

Waukesha, WI - The Milwaukee Business Journal recently released the "2015 List of Top Area Independent Agencies," and R&R is proud to be ranked 2nd. Committed to continued growth, R&R outperforms everyone with the most licensed agents - with a grand total of 148.

"We are very proud of our ongoing growth and dedication to serving our clients. Having the most licensed agents in the area is just another way we truly live and breath The Knowledge Brokers," says Dan Wolfgram, Executive Vice President of Personal Lines and Marketing & Communications.

Click here to see the complete list by the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Waukesha, WI – R&R Insurance Services, Inc. welcomes Jeff Szalacinski as the Director of Strategic Planning.

Szalacinski has more than 20 years of insurance industry experience in managing insurance operations, agency relationships, business planning, and risk management. Prior to joining R&R, Szalacinski was the Regional Vice President for Liberty Mutual Insurance. With diverse functional, situational, and executive experience, he has managed operations in 49 states including, underwriting, claims, financial analysis, post-acquisition integration, and more.

“Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to R&R,” states Ken Riesch, President of R&R Insurance Services. “We are excited about the opportunity to further strengthen and enhance our management team as we continue to grow.”

Szalacinski holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from The University of Wisconsin Whitewater. He holds designations of Associate in Claims (AIC) and Associate in Service (AIS).

Waukesha - Working with several employees of the millennial generation has had more ups than downs, said Dan Wolfgram of R&R Insurance. As the executive vice president of personal lines, marketing and communications for the family owned Waukesha insurance company, Wolfgram said millennials are quick to adapt and learn.

"They have the ability to to multi-task," he said. "They are not looking to do a traditional job."

Click here to read the full article from the Waukesha Freeman.

Jeff Thiel, Commercial Account Executive at R&R Insurance Services, was named the Committee Chairman of the Year at the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (IIAW) state convention in Wisconsin Dells. Jeff chairs the IIAW’s Marketing & Membership Development Committee.

“Jeff consistently demonstrates an exemplary commitment to our Association, his business, and most importantly, his community,” said Matt Banaszynski, IIAW Executive Vice President. “This award recognizes his work to serve in the public’s best interest by holding himself to the highest ethical standards while working to insure the American Dream.”

The IIAW is one of the largest trade association’s in the state with over 5,000 independent insurance agents selling property, casualty, life and health insurance.

Click here to learn more about Jeff.