KIA&B 2016 Volume 21, Issue 2 | Page 24

| AGENCY PROFILE | Insurance Planning, Inc. What makes your agency unique? Insurance Planning may have grown into a sizeable agency and handle some very large accounts, but we pride ourselves in keeping that small town ability to handle accounts of all sizes. Our business encompasses a wide spectrum from oil production to homeowners insurance, farming to boating, manufacturing & construction to personal auto insurance, hospitals and schools. In short, if it involves insurance, Insurance Planning, Inc. can handle it. Insurance Planning, Inc. formed AG PRO Crop Insurance in 1997 which specializes in Crop Hail, Multi-Peril Crop, and Farm Insurance. IPI Financial Services was formed in 1999 to provide retirement plans, cafeteria plans, financial and estate planning, life insurance, disability, health insurance, securities and AFLAC products. In addition, we have employees dedicated to claims processing and a Loss Control Department, headed by a Certified Safety Professional. Controlling the risks your business faces is important in controlling business costs. We help our insureds control risks by offering on-site safety training, safety inspections, loss prevention, video library, claims trend analysis and phone consultation services. Headquarters: Hays, Kansas Year Established: 1968 by Fred Berger Years in Business: 48 years Full-time staff: 54 Locations: Hays Russell Great Bend What are your agency’s future plans? To continue to grow by establishing and maintaining effective relationships with our clients and companies. Also to expand our sales staff and services. Any technology that has made your organization more efficient? The various platforms of AMS through the years has helped the agency grow. We are currently on AMS360 On Line and have been paperless for quite a few years. Anything else you would like others to know about your agency? The agency and owners are dedicated to servicing our industry and commuity. We believe we must keep our local rural communities strong. Our staff are involved in many community organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, Ambassadors, various developmental boards, FHSU Endowment, as well as civic and church groups. 22 KANSAS INSURANCE AGENT & BROKER |MARCH - APRIL 2016|