Category: Insurance Training

Bart Baker – The Breakthrough Insurance Agency

Know-How – The Breakthrough Insurance Agency! 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.

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Bart Baker – If an Elephant Sits on You, Are You Covered?

Know-How – If an Elephant Sits on You, Are You Covered? 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.

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Troy Korsgaden – Profit from Change, Retooling Your Agency for Maximum Profits

Know-How – Profit from Change, Retooling Your Agency for Maximum Profits! Troy has won every production and quality service award offered by the Farmers Insurance Group, including the 2011 Commercial Agent of the Year Award. He has been a Farmers Insurance President’s Council member for 21 consecutive years, which is an elite honor accomplished by less than half of 1% of all 15,000+ Farmer’s agents within the U.S. Among his myriad of awards includes: First-ever agent recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from Farmers Insurance; Perennial Million Dollar Round Table Qualifier, Three time recipient of Agent of the Year and Winner of the Small Business of the Year in Visalia, California. The Korsgaden-Jansma Insurance Agency is co-owned with sister Sharon Jansma. This dynamic brother and sister team strives to be the best insurance agency in Tulare, County. Troy is also an international insurance industry speaker, agent trainer and agency consultant, as well as the author of several insurance how-to books.

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Troy Korsgaden – Unleash the Power of Your Agency

Know-How – Unleash the Power of Your Agency! Troy has won every production and quality service award offered by the Farmers Insurance Group, including the 2011 Commercial Agent of the Year Award. He has been a Farmers Insurance President’s Council member for 21 consecutive years, which is an elite honor accomplished by less than half of 1% of all 15,000+ Farmer’s agents within the U.S. Among his myriad of awards includes: First-ever agent recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from Farmers Insurance; Perennial Million Dollar Round Table Qualifier, Three time recipient of Agent of the Year and Winner of the Small Business of the Year in Visalia, California. The Korsgaden-Jansma Insurance Agency is co-owned with sister Sharon Jansma. This dynamic brother and sister team strives to be the best insurance agency in Tulare, County. Troy is also an international insurance industry speaker, agent trainer and agency consultant, as well as the author of several insurance how-to books.

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Richard Betterley – Risk Management

Know-How – The Betterley Report! Rick is the president of Betterley Risk Consultants, a national risk management consulting firm founded in 1932 by his grandfather. He has been president of the firm since 1984 and is the publisher of The Betterley Report, a market survey series of insurance product analysis. He also authors its annual evaluation of Technology, E&O and Cyber Risk insurance products. The firm also provides consulting services to insurance companies and service providers to the insurance industry in the areas of strategic planning, product development, and marketing strategy. The firm does not sell insurance products or related services in order to preserve objective analysis. Rick is past president of the New England Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants. He was awarded the Certified Management Consultant designation by the IMC, and past member of the Risk Management Audit Standards Committee of the Society of Risk Management Consultants. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bates College, in Lewiston, Maine, and lives in Sterling, Massachusetts.

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Barry Zalma – Insurance Fraud

Know-How – Barry Zalma on Insurance Fraud! Barry Zalma has nearly 5 decades of practical insurance claims experience and serves those who are faced with an insurance claims or coverage dispute. Barry assists clients to resolve any insurance problem faced by lawyers representing insurers, lawyers representing policyholders, insurance claims management, insurance claims personnel, and those they seek to serve. His experience as a consultant and expert witness can make the difference before a jury, other trier of fact, or mediator. Barry is an internationally recognized expert on insurance claims, coverage, fraud, and bad faith. Barry lives in Los Angles, California.

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Dave Jones – Top Regulator

Vantage Point – California Commissioner of Insurance. Dave Jones is the Insurance Commissioner for the State of California. Mr. Jones was first elected in 2010 and was reelected for a second term in 2014. Jones leads the Department of Insurance, which is the largest consumer protection agency in California and regulates the California insurance market where insurers collect $257 billion a year in premiums. Jones previously served in the State Assembly and on the Sacramento City Council. During the Clinton administration, he was selected as a White House Fellow. He then served as Special Assistant and Counsel for U.S. Attorney General, Janet Reno. He graduated with honors from Depauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, Harvard School of Law and Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. He now lives in Sacramento with his wife and two children.

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Adam Hamm – Cyber Security

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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