Bob Kerr passed away July 20th. Bob was currently working at A G Insurance in Perry and was KAIA President in 1994-1995. Bob was engaging and loved the insurance industry. He leaves a legacy of kindness and professionalism for those who knew him, and he will be missed. More info may be found at http:// bit. ly / 4fFV5zS •
INDUSTRY NEWS
KANSAS MARKETPLACE HEADLINES
2025 KANSAS BEST PRACTICES AGENCIES
For more than 32 years, the Big“ I” and Reagan Consulting have studied the most successful independent agencies nationwide, uncovering key financial and operational benchmarks that drive performance.
For 2025, the following KAIA members have been recognized as Best Practices agencies:
• Conrade Insurance Group
• Fee Insurance Group, Inc.
• Flury-Hinderks Insurance Agency
• Fouts, Davidson, Burks Agency
• Fuqua Insurance Group
• Haas & Wilkerson, Inc.
• Insurance Center, Inc.( ICI)
• SBS Insurance Agency
• The Reilly Company
• Wood Insurance Center
Congratulations to these agencies on their impressive acheivement! Learn more about the program at independentagent. com / best-practices /
WILSON INSURANCE ACQUIRES LEGACY INSURANCE
Wally Wilson, President of Wilson Risk in Pittsburg, along with Lesly Elliott, President of Legacy Insurance in Coffeyville, have announced that Wilson Risk Partners has acquired the business operations of Legacy Insurance.
This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone and reflects a shared commitment to enhancing client service, expanding carrier relationships and offering broader market access to communities across Southeast Kansas.
IRON INSURANCE PARTNERS ADDS BRADSHAW
Iron Insurance Partners is proud to announce the addition of Chip Bradshaw to the group of owners. Iron Insurance Partners was established in 1943as an independent insurance agencyand has evolved to include several locations throughout Kansas including Cimarron, Dodge City, Garden City, Hugoton, Liberal, Norton, Salina, Scott City, South Hutchinson, Spearville, Syracuse & Wichita, as well as Canon City, Colorado.
“ Chip Bradshaw’ s addition to our ownership team continues to show our commitment to growth as an organization and our commitment to the growth of our employees. Chip is a wonderful addition to an already outstanding group of owners at Iron Insurance Partners.”- Shawn Myers.
AM BEST AFFIRMS COLUMBIA " A- "
Columbia Insurance is excited to announce that AM Best, a global credit rating agency, affirmed Columbia Insurance’ s Financial Strength rating of A-( Excellent) and has improved their outlook from stable to positive. AM Best also confirmed the Long- Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a-”( Excellent).
This underscores that Columbia’ s family of companies has a strong financial foundation and recognizes the success of its forward-thinking strategies.
MEMORIAM: PAST PRESIDENT KERR
Bob Kerr passed away July 20th. Bob was currently working at A G Insurance in Perry and was KAIA President in 1994-1995. Bob was engaging and loved the insurance industry. He leaves a legacy of kindness and professionalism for those who knew him, and he will be missed. More info may be found at http:// bit. ly / 4fFV5zS •
JULY / AUGUST 2025
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