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WEST BEND HONORS THE NESBIT AGENCIES Nesbit Agencies Honored By West Bend W EST BEND, WI (March 2, 2017) – Ross Nesbit Agencies, Inc. in Minnetonka, Minn. was recently honored by West Bend Mutual Insurance Company as the 2016 Agency of the Year. The agency received this honor after earning top status in the company’s 2016 incentive program, Partners In Excellence. Partners In Excellence is a program that measures five areas of agency performance including profitability, growth, and partnership with West Bend. About 1,300 independent insurance agencies that represent West Bend across the Midwest participated in the program. Accepting the award was Ross Nesbit, owner and president. “A huge part of any success I have had in the insurance industry is due to my friends at West Bend Mutual Insurance Company,” Nesbit said. “West Bend was the only company I represented when I started the agency in 1974 and has always played an integral part of any success we have had over our 43 4 PUBLISHER EDITOR GRAPHIC DESIGN CONTENT COORDINATOR Carle Publishing Inc. Erika MacLeod Jessica Cook Stacey Cowperthwaite CONTRIBUTORS Alex Maness Dr. Brad Smart Chad Nesbit Dan Lynch David Buss David Emerald Jack Daly Jay Nesbit John DiJulius Larry Eastman Mike Michalowicz Patrick Bet-David Todd Stenberg Dr.Travis Bradberry Verne Harnish Wayne Nesbit Jay Nesbit ADVERTISING (Local) PHOTOGRAPHY All images sourced from Carle Publishing Inc. or iStockphotos.ca unless otherwise identified. years of business.” “We are truly fortunate to be represented by Nesbit Insurance Agencies,” said Kelly Tighe, West Bend’s vice president-sales. “Ross has been a leader in production and profitability with West Bend, while helping us connect with other high-end agency partners. Ross’ commitment to West Bend, the Minnesota insurance industry, and his family, who are now in the business, is unparalleled.” Ross Nesbit Agencies, Inc. was founded in 1974 and has grown to 14 locations throughout Minnesota, Georgia and Arizona. The agency offers a broad range of insurance services, including personal, commercial, farm, and life/health. For more information, visit nesbitagencies.com/programs. West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is headquartered in West Bend, WI and provides property/ casualty insurance products throughout the Midwest. For more information, visit the silverlining.com. + 5900 Rowland Road, Minnetonka, MN 55343 Tel: [phone] Nesbit Agencies Risk & Business Magazine TM is published by Carle Publishing Inc. All content, copyright © 2017, Carle Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. Risk & Business Magazine TM is a valued and recognized trademark of Carle Publishing Inc. This publication may not be reproduced, all or in part, without written consent from the publisher. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all content in this publication, however, neither the publisher nor Nesbit Agencies will be held responsible for omissions or errors. Articles, reports and information contained herein reflect the views of the individuals who wrote or prepared them and do not necessarily represent the position of the publisher or Nesbit Agencies. The material herein is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing herein is to be considered the rendering of insurance advice for specific cases or circumstances. Communication of any legal information contained herein does not constitute an attorney- client relationship, nor convey legal advice or recommendation of any kind. Do not rely on information contained herein to replace consultation with qualified  brokers, attorneys or other professionals in your jurisdiction. Please address all editorial and advertising inquiries to Carle Publishing Inc., Email: [email protected]. Carle Publishing Inc. is not held responsible for the loss, damage or any other injury to unsolicited material (including but not limited to manuscripts, artwork, photographs and advertisements). Unsolicited material must be included with a self-addressed, overnight-delivery return envelope, postage prepaid. Carle Publishing Inc. and Nesbit Agencies will not give or rent your name, mailing address, or other contact information to third parties. Subscriptions are complimentary for qualified individuals. CARLE PUBLISHING Toll Free: [phone], Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.carlepublishing.com