YPIA of Indiana Podcast

In this episode, YPIA committee member Sean Kirby sits down the with Principal owner ,John Burnette, of Burnette-Dellinger Insurance Agency, Inc. out of Elwood Indiana. John Burnette is a long time PIA member and advocate as well as former serving member on the board for many years!John, like a lot of other people in this industry, followed in his fathers footsteps to grow and create a wonderful family based agency in his hometown of Elwood Indiana. He talks about his start in the industry, the friendships he has gained, and what this industry means to him! To learn more about John and his story, check out this link to his contact! 

In this episode, YPIA committee member Sean Kirby sits down with the not only the President of the YPIA Mark Shoultz, but most importantly his brother Doug and father Steve .So only fitting to call this a family dynasty!Steve Shoultz is the principal owner/agent of Priority Risk Management out of Fishers, Indiana where both Doug Shoultz and Mark Shoultz work side by side with their father to grow and expand everyday!As long time and very active member in the PIA, Steve Shoultz is a Indiana PIA legend!  This episode is super special as we get to see a true family agency dynamic as well as talk about innovation and collaboration in the small town independent agency!If you want to learn more check out out their websites here!Doug LinkedInSteve LikedInMark LinkedIn

In this episode, YPIA committee member Sean Kirby sits down with work comp experts, Kurt Kluempers and Seth Payton of Arlington / Roe,  an Indianapolis based wholesale brokerage. Seth, who is also a YPIA committee member, brings along side his mentor in the workers compensation game, Kurt Kluempers, who states himself that he has likely forgot more about the subject than most will ever know.While not the prettiest or most detailed coverage in the world of insurance, workers compensation may be the most important for employers as it protects your most important assets. Employees.Make sure to bring a pen and paper to this episodes as we should all be taking notes when these two jump on a microphone!Check out more about A/Roe work comp here!Kurt LinkedInSeth LinkedIn

In this episode, YPIA committee member Joel Dunham sits down with Brett Hess principal agency owner of Heartland Insurance Partners out of Fort Wayne, Indiana!Indiana PIA President Elect, Brett Hess has been an influential figure in our industry for a long time. In this episode, Joel, uncovers some of Brett's past history as a sports writer for over 35 years in north eastern Indiana!Brett uses sports and ex competitive athletes to fuel his operations and grow his business around passion. We are so lucky to have him as our President Elect leading our Indiana PIA into this next generation.Check out the Heartland Insurance Partners here!Joel Dunham LinkedInBrett Hess LinkedIn

In this episode, YPIA committee member Sean Kirby sits down with current PIA board member and the Chief Energy Officer of Laven Insurance Agency in South Bend, Indiana !Brian tells us his story of his life before coming into the insurance arena, and how that has helped him thrive in this new industry.  Brian is no stranger to asking for help! He uses this too to learn from the best in the industry and talks about how an open mind can be the best way to engage and keep your clients in today's world.Check out Laven Insurance Agency, Inc. !Feel free to contact Brian here!

In this episode, YPIA committee member Sean Kirby sits down with the one and only, and also YPIA committee member, Andrew Skaggs of Skaggs Insurance Agency out of Indianapolis, Indiana.As many of you may or may not know, Andrew Skaggs was the PIA National 2021 Young Insurance Professional of the year! “Andrew Skaggs always does what's best for the client. He is selfless and gives back to the community,” said PIA National Vice PresidentWe as a Indiana PIA community are so proud of Andrew and so happy to have him as part of our YPIA committee! In this episode we get to talk about what it means to him to be apart of a family agency and how he got to where he is today.Check out more about Skaggs Insurance Agency here!Reach out to Andrew Skaggs here!