Keystone awarded Cartier Insurance, headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, as its National Agency of the Year – during its annual National Conference in Columbus, OH.
The awards honor partners that foster a philosophy of growth while maintaining the health of their agency in key areas like leadership, developing new income sources, leading technology change, and employing best practices. Keystone expanded its recognition to include highly regarded agencies within the state, in tandem with state agencies of the year, recognizing them as Premier Agencies. Our state winners noted below, along with premier agencies, encompass the top 3 agencies in each state.
Cartier was one of 14 total state winners nominated for the honor. The other nominees, all of which are Keystone ‘State Agencies of the Year,’ included:
- GA – North Georgia Insurance Services (Braselton, GA, https://northgains.com)
- IA – Kingsgate Insurance (Fort Dodge, IA, https://www.kingsgateinsurance.com)
- IL – Joseph M. Wiedemann & Sons (Arlington Heights, IL, https://www.jmwsons.com)
- IN – McGowan Insurance Group (Indianapolis, IN, https://www.mcgowaninsgrp.com)
- KY – Al Torstrick Insurance Agency (Lexington, KY, https://altorstrick.com)
- MI – Conner Insurance Group (Walled Lake, MI, https://connerinsgrp.com)
- MO – Mike Keith Insurance (Clinton, MO, https://www.mkeithins.com)
- NC – Granite Insurance (Granite Falls, https://graniteinsurance.com)
- OH – Dumbaugh Insurance (Vernon, OH, https://www.dumbaughinsurance.com)
- PA – Trego Insurance Agency (Wyomissing, PA, https://www.tregoinsurance.com)
- TN – RSS Insurance (Chattanooga, TN, https://rssins.com)
- VA – GHT Insurance (Mechanicsville, VA, https://www.ghtinsurance.com)
- WI – Forward Insurance (Marshfield, WI, https://www.forward.bank/locations)
The leadership team at Cartier explained that among a hardening market, there’s one area to keep investing in: “It’s been a tough year with the hard market, and our staff is stepping up. They truly have each other’s backs. If there’s any advice we would give to another agency, it’s focus on your culture. Happy staff makes things much easier.”
About Cartier Insurance (Cartier) – Cartier Agency has built a reputation of trust and integrity. Our team of professionals represents many years of experience in personal, commercial, life, and health insurance. We work hard to build strong relationships with our clients so they can focus on what they care about with confidence, knowing we've got their back. For more, visit https://www.caduluth.com/.