The three winners in NU's eighth annual “Commercial Insurance Agency of the Year” award program are profiled, explaining their distinctive approaches to client service, risk management and internal development of talent.

Woodruff-Sawyer Goes The Extra Mile In Handling Claims, Advisory Services

Woodruff-Sawyer & Company can point to many elements that factor into the firm's success–including its emphasis on providing a multitude of advisory services and its ability to lower a client's cost of risk. But a focus on getting customer claims paid is a critical ingredient–”where the rubber meets the road,” according to Chief Executive Officer Charlie Rosson.

Risk Management Approach Keeps York Growing Even In Tough Economy

In a down economy and relatively soft insurance market, independent agencies have had a hard time holding their own, let alone increasing their revenues. But York International Agency has managed to generate growth even in these challenging times with its risk management emphasis.

Ross & Yerger Boasts Long History, But Keeps Reinventing Itself For Future

Ross & Yerger Insurance is an agency with a long history that does not live in the past. As the firm prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary, it continues to expand its knowledge base, talent pool and skill sets to provide cutting-edge risk management solutions.

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