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Guardian General Agent Kevin Bell Receives NAIFA's 2009 Associate of the Year Award
Kevin Bell, JD, CLU®, ChFC®, General Agent of Guardian's Horizon Planning Group Agency in Indianapolis, Indiana, was recently recognized with the 2009 Jack Peckinpaugh Associate of the Year Award, an annual honor presented by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) of Indiana. The award, which recognizes excellence in sales production, industry involvement, and community involvement, is the highest honor bestowed upon members of the insurance industry in Indiana. Kevin was chosen as this year's recipient by a panel of his industry peers.
In addition to his Guardian Agency responsibilities, Kevin takes an active role in industry education and advocacy initiatives. He currently serves as National Committeeman for NAIFA-Indiana, President of the NAIFA-Indianapolis Chapter, National Leadership in Life Institute (LILI) Chairman, and sits on the NAIFA National Member Benefits Committee. Kevin is also a Past President of NAIFA-Fort Wayne and the State of Indiana's NAIFA Chapter. He has been in the financial services profession for more than 30 years, and has been a member of NAIFA since 1980.
Respected by his peers at Guardian and in the industry at large for his integrity and professionalism, Kevin personifies the values that Guardian has stood for since its founding in 1860. "NAIFA's leadership in the areas of advocacy, consumer protection, and education are directly aligned with Guardian's vision that our first responsibility is to our clients and that they are best served by representatives who maintain the highest ethical standards while remaining current in the ever changing dynamics of the economic climate," says Van Leichter, CLU®, ChFC®, Field Vice President, Agency Distribution & Development. "Kevin Bell's leadership with this leading industry organization is a reflection of his belief that a true professional carries a responsibility to give of themselves to improve and enhance their chosen field. Guardian is fortunate to have someone of his caliber representing our company."
For more information on NAIFA, visit their Website at www.naifa.org.
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