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New Producer added to Forrest Sherer Insurance Sales Team

Forrest Sherer Insurance announced the promotion of Jennifer Moreland to Commercial Lines Producer.  Jennifer changed from Assistant Manager in Commercial Placement to producer in Commercial Sales.

Jennifer became a member of Forrest Sherer Insurance in 1999 as a Marketing Assistant.  She has since held customer service and supervisory positions.  In 2006, she was promoted to an Account Executive.  She has completed part of the Insurance Institute of America's Program in General Insurance, and Indiana Insurance's coverage training schools.  Jennifer holds her Property and Casualty, as well as her Life and Health insurance licenses.  She also is certified in Sales and Marketing from Allied Insurance Sales University.  Jennifer is a graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School in Terre Haute, Indiana and attended Indiana Business College.  She is a member of the Insurance Professionals of the Wabash Valley, National Association of Insurance Women (NAIW) and is actively involved in the Young Agents Committee of Indiana.

 

Forrest Sherer Insurance Acquires Jeff Reynolds Insurance Services, Inc.

Forrest Sherer Insurance, a leading provider of insurance, financial services, and risk management to the Wabash Valley and surrounding areas, announced that it has purchased the assets of Jeff Reynolds Insurance Services, Inc. as of April 1, 2006 .

As a result of this acquisition, Forrest Sherer Insurance will increase its Personal Lines market share in the Wabash Valley . “This is a great opportunity for both Forrest Sherer Insurance and Jeff Reynolds ,” said John Dinkel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Forrest Sherer, Inc., “as Jeff has joined our Personal Lines office staff and added his expertise to our knowledgeable staff, while adding his clients to our extensive client base.” With Forrest Sherer Insurance's access to over 20 Personal Lines companies, customers are provided the selection of multiple quotations and services, along with the expertise of their knowledgeable Personal Lines staff located at 1219 Ohio St .

All of the current clients of Jeff Reynolds Insurance Services, Inc. have been transferred to Forrest Sherer Insurance. In consideration of Jeff's relationships with his clients, he will continue to service and maintain those accounts. This will allow Jeff to offer additional insurance lines, such as homeowners, to those clients. Anyone with questions may now reach Jeff Reynolds at (812) 232-6011 or stop by the Personal Lines Insurance Center at 1219 Ohio St. , Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Forrest Sherer Insurance can also provide commercial insurance, life and health benefits, financial services, and loss prevention services with information and access on our website, www.forrestsherer.com.

 
 

Forrest Sherer Insurance Promotes from within

At the annual Forrest Sherer Insurance board meeting, three employees were approved for promotions. Forrest Sherer Insurance announced that Anita Alabaugh has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Customer Service and Human Resources. Alabaugh has been with Forrest Sherer Insurance since 1984 and is our Commercial Lines Service Manager. She has received the Indiana Accredited Customer Service Representative (IACSR) designation and has attended Indiana Insurance Company's Agent Training Schools. Alabaugh is a graduate of the former Staunton High School in Staunton , Indiana , attended Indiana State University and then received an Associates Degree in Computer Programming from Ivy Tech State College. She is a member of the Insurance Professionals of the Wabash Valley and the Indiana Young Agents Committee, a graduate of Leadership of the Wabash Valley , a member of the Seelyville United Methodist Church and the Share Food Program. Her interests include her son's and daughter's sports and school activities.

 

Kathy Sprouls has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Systems and Chief Information Officer. Sprouls joined Forrest Sherer Insurance in July of 1991 as a Personal Insurance Customer Service Representative. She became Systems Administrator in January of 1999. Sprouls attended Indiana State University and currently attends St. Mary of the Woods College . She enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Carol Koehler has been promoted to Assistant Treasurer. Koehler joined Forrest Sherer Insurance in 1980, and is the Accounting Manager. She has completed the Insurance Institute of America's Program in General Insurance INS 21, 22 and 23 courses. She is a graduate of the former Brazil High School in Brazil , Indiana and received her B.S. degree in Business Education from Indiana State University . Koehler enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.

 

Forrest Sherer has Loss Prevention Services Available


Do you feel your business is doing everything it possibly can to prevent loss to personnel or property?

The goal of our loss prevention and safety management services at Forrest Sherer Insurance is to offer programs to help reduce loss and improve safety. Forrest Sherer's loss prevention and safety consulting services are available on a fee-for-service basis, to ANY business. Loss prevention and safety management programs protect people, property and assets, ultimately reducing accidents and costs.

This is another service of Forrest Sherer Insurance which gives our clients The SHERER Edge. Let us show you what our loss prevention services can do for your business.

Get the facts and learn about our Loss Prevention solutions. Call us at (812) 232-0441 for more information.


Forrest Sherer Offers Long Term Care insurance


There is a 50% chance you’ll need Long Term Care in your lifetime. The average American couple will have their life savings wiped out if 1 spouse spends 13 weeks in a Long Term Care facility. The cost for Long Term Care can range from $25,000 to over $100,000 per year. Your other insurance plans (including Medicare) will pay less than 3% of Long Term Care costs.

Scary stuff, huh?

If you are like most people, your assets are your only coverage for these types of expenses! If you are like most people, you probably don't have money to waste!

Get the facts and learn about solutions. Call us at (812) 232-0441 for more information.