Sponsor Spotlight Kimberly Cooper , CPSR
Underwriting Manager at Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company
1 . Tell us about your position and experience at Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company .
I am the Underwriting Manager and I oversee a team of four underwriters . I have been with the company for 20 years and obtained my 220-insurance license to expand my knowledge in the insurance industry .
What is the one thing that Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company is known for over our competitors ?
Florida Lawyers Mutual was created by The Florida Bar and as a mutual company owned by each of our lawyer members . As a member , you enjoy many of our value-added benefits including our 33 + hours of complimentary accredited CLE videos at no cost and a Lawyer Well-Being Resource Center . You have direct communication with the Underwriting and Claims Departments . We are here to serve our members and offer outstanding personalized service .
The Company declared our first-ever dividend to qualifying members in the Spring of 2022 . 2 . What is the best piece of advice you can give to someone ?
Always live your life to the fullest and be thankful for what you have . Tomorrow isn ’ t promised so always appreciate each day , as each day is a special gift .
3 . Who inspires you ?
Everything rotates around my wonderful family . We always get together for fun events or just to watch some college football . I also enjoy spending time with my two new granddaughters who were both born this year .
4 . Tell us something that colleagues might not know about you ?
I enjoy traveling and visiting new places I have never been to before . I love to take part in local events that might be happening in that city / town . When I ’ m not traveling , I ’ m attending local music concerts . I have a deep appreciation of music and love listening and dancing to all types ( especially good old rock and roll ).
5 . What is something that I am proud of ?
The Ray Shanks Law Library in Osceola County , Florida was dedicated in 1990 in honor of my grandfather . He dedicated over 10 years of service volunteering at the library and created the Retired Senior Volunteer Program . I ’ m very proud of the time my grandfather served and was recognized for his years of contribution .
6 . How can members contact you ?
My direct phone number is 407-278-0287 . Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company ’ s website is www . flmic . com and my email address is kimc @ flmic . com . Florida Lawyers is also on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and Twitter . We would love to have you follow us and have an opportunity to earn your business .
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