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A long time supporter of the UWGHP, Smart Choice employees have been donating since 2007

Smart Choice is the only insurance network recognized as a company devoted to providing agencies with the tools and resources they need to start, run, and grow their businesses.

A cash award of $10,000 will be given to the 10,000th member to partner with the fastest growing insurance network in the nation. Approximately 9,900 have already joined, so the milestone is expected to be reached in the fourth quarter of 2023.

In the first half of 2023, 760 agencies partnered with the fastest growing insurance network.

On the heels of another record growth year, Smart Choice® announces it has named Spencer Witcher Vice President and Western Regional Director to oversee growth strategy in its western states. The promotion helps support continued organic growth at the company.

Brock Miles has been named the new General Counsel and Executive Vice President for Smart Choice®. He will assume responsibility for managing the company’s contracts, agency agreements, acquisitions, licensing compliance, litigation, and other project-based initiatives.

Smart Choice® has been named an Inc. Power Partner award winner in the Insurance category. The award recognizes companies that are devoted to providing entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to start, run, and grow their businesses.

Smart Choice VPs Oliver Travieso and David Wilson were recent guests on the Insurance Town podcast discussing commercial and E&S markets with host Heath Shearon.

Smart Choice® announces the acquisition of Carriage Hill Insurance and key leadership appointments for Smart Choice Partners (SCP). SCP identifies strategic agency acquisition opportunities that are complementary to Smart Choice’s existing network of over 9,500 independent agencies.

Over 1,100 new agencies joined the fastest growing agency network in 2021, accompanied by 28% gross revenue growth for the year. For the new year, the company has added two additional sales executives and made some internal organizational changes.

Smart Choice was named by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s fastest growing private companies. This is the 3rd consecutive year Smart Choice has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list with three-year revenue growth of 80%. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Jamba Juice, Timberland, Clif Bar, Pandora, Patagonia, Oracle, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Smart Choice® Agents Program reports breakthrough growth metrics in the first half of 2021 (1H21) and announces strategic hiring of key executives. Of the thousands that applied, over 600 agents were selected to join the partnership network. New executive hires will have leadership positions in Sales and Finance.

In just six months, 631 independent insurance agents have joined the Smart Choice Agents network. These new partnership agencies represent virtually every type of business from start-ups to well established agency groups with multiple offices.