To lead its protection products distribution
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (April 7, 2015) – Industry veteran Bob Klein will join Ash Brokerage to lead its protection products distribution, the insurance firm announced today.
As Executive Vice President of Life Sales Distribution, Klein will be responsible for all of the agency’s life, long-term care and disability income insurance sales through its existing partnerships, as well as the development of new sales channels.
With nearly 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry, Klein most recently was Senior Vice President of Specialty Benefits at Sun Life Financial, where he served in leadership roles for more than five years. Prior to that, he spent more than 23 years at Lincoln Financial, where for a time he was responsible for the carrier’s relationship with Ash Brokerage.
An integral part of the strategy at Ash Brokerage
Klein will be joining the Ash team on Monday, April 13. “I’m excited for the opportunity to work with one of the most successful brokerage firms in the business,” Klein said. “Jim and Tim Ash (founder and CEO) have built an incredible agency that has been an industry leader for decades. I look forward to helping the team build a model that will ensure their continued success for years to come.” Larry Dahl, president of Ash Brokerage, says Klein’s new role is key to supporting the firm’s growth.
“This addition to our team demonstrates our continued passion for helping people fulfill their dreams and protect what is most important to them,” Dahl said. “We’re thrilled to have Bob join our organization with his skills, talents and history of building successful sales teams. He’ll be an integral part of our mission to protect American individuals, families, businesses and charities through properly designed and personalized insurance planning strategies and products.”
About Ash Brokerage
As an insurance brokerage general agency, Ash Brokerage specializes in the objective analysis of clients’ life insurance, annuity, long-term care, disability income and advanced market needs. The firm’s national headquarters is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with regional offices and consultants throughout the United States. Over the past 40 years, Ash has become the largest independently owned brokerage agency in the country, serving insurance agents, financial advisors, registered representatives and career agents through a business-to-business relationship.
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