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Janae Sorenson Joins Parker, Smith & Feek
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Parker, Smith & Feek is delighted to announce that Janae Sorenson has joined the firm as Vice President, Account Executive, and will be located in Portland, Oregon.
Parker, Smith & Feek Opens New Portland Branch Office
Friday, April 29, 2016
Bellevue, Washington – April 29, 2016 – Parker, Smith & Feek is proud to announce the opening of our new Portland branch office. Our firm has been doing business with Oregon companies for decades, and we are very excited to expand our operations in the Rose City with our new downtown location. Jim Hamlin, Parker, Smith & Feek Principal and Senior Vice President, has been named Portland Manager and will lead the team.
Mary Campbell Joins Parker, Smith & Feek
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Bellevue, Washington – April 22, 2016 – Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that Mary Campbell has joined the firm as Vice President, Account Executive, and will be located in Portland, Oregon.
Greg Collins, President and CEO of Parker, Smith & Feek said “We are very excited to have Mary as a part of the Parker, Smith & Feek team. Her substantial experience in the Portland insurance market will be a fantastic benefit to our budding Oregon branch.”
Mike Cranston Joins Parker, Smith & Feek
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Bellevue, Washington – April 19, 2016 – Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that Mike Cranston has joined the firm as Vice President, Account Executive, and will be located in Portland, Oregon.
Greg Collins, President and CEO of Parker, Smith & Feek said “We are thrilled to have Mike join our firm. His experience and background will be a great asset to our Oregon team.”
Chuck Floberg Joins Parker, Smith & Feek
Friday, April 8, 2016
Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that Chuck Floberg has joined the firm as Vice President, Account Executive, and will be located in Portland, Oregon.
Parker, Smith & Feek Announces New Alaska Manager
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Anchorage, Alaska and Bellevue, Washington – April 5, 2016 – Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that Jana Smith has been named Managing Partner of our Alaska operations. Jana will replace David Eckroth, who was recently named Parker, Smith & Feek’s CEO-Elect. Ms. Smith will assume all Manager responsibilities beginning immediately.
Alaska Business Monthly
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Parker, Smith & Feek’s Christin Hubble and Guy Armfield discuss the importance of commercial and contract surety bonds in this Alaska Business Monthly article.
PARKER, SMITH & FEEK ANNOUNCES CEO-ELECT
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Bellevue, Washington – February 24, 2016 – Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that David Eckroth has been named CEO-Elect by the firm’s Board of Directors. Mr. Eckroth will become just the fifth CEO in Parker, Smith & Feek’s 80-year history and will assume all CEO responsibilities beginning July 1, 2017.
2012 Perspectives
Monday, April 16, 2012
The pace of change seems to quicken at every turn, even when it feels like change could not come any faster. Around the world, individuals seek a larger voice to influence their futures. In the U.S., we consider how to accelerate economic recovery for a broader population.
Parker, Smith & Feek Announces Three New Principals
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Bellevue, Washington – January 15, 2012 – Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that Bellevue based Ben Wolfe along with Greg Loudon and Colleen Savoie from our Anchorage office have become Principals of the firm.
Parker, Smith & Feek Appoints New Director
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Bellevue, Washington – January 03, 2012 – Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that Jeff Murphy has been appointed to the firm's Board of Directors for a one year term due to the retirement of Steve Wolf.
Commercial Agencies of the Year Share Success Secrets in Exclusive Roundtable – Video
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - National Underwriter P&C
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Commercial Agencies of the Year Share Success Secrets in Exclusive Roundtable
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - National Underwriter P&C
Award winners discuss going global, securing top talent and competing against publicly traded brokers
Focus On Risk Consulting, Tech Innovations Help Parker, Smith & Feek Shine
Thursday, September 29, 2011 - National Underwriter Magazine
While some agencies have only recently come to embrace the idea of being a risk consultant for their clients, the concept is nothing new for the agency Parker, Smith & Feek…
Parker, Smith & Feek Named “Agency of the Year” by National Underwriter Magazine
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Bellevue, Washington – September 28, 2011 – Parker, Smith & Feek inc., One of the top 50 independently owned Property & Casualty insurance agencies in the U.S., has been named "Agency of the Year" by National Underwriter Magazine.
10 companies recognized at 2011 Eastside Top Corporate Citizens
Thursday, September 8, 2011 - Bellevue Reporter
Parker, Smith & Feek Welcomes Employee Benefits Department Manager
Friday, May 27, 2011
Parker, Smith & Feek is proud to announce and welcome Dan Guy as the Employee Benefits Department Manager. Dan will be responsible for leading the sales team, driving revenue, contributing in product and vendor selection, as well as having overall responsibility for client relationships.
Find Real Healthcare Reform
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - Alaska Business Monthly
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of2010, also known as health care reform, is receiving mixed reviews from both advocates and opponents of the bill. Some provisions have proven difficult to implement and regulators are slowly rolling out guidance.
Parker, Smith & Feek Earns 7 in a row!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Parker, Smith & Feek has earned the PAR Excellence Award for outstanding performance in quality management and customer service.
Parker, Smith & Feek announces new Principals
Monday, January 10, 2011
Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that Lynne Seville and Jana Smith have become Principals of the firm.
Parker, Smith & Feek Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that Todd Eisinger has joined Parker, Smith & Feek as Chief Financial Officer.
Parker, Smith & Feek Announces New Officers
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that Sherisa Crevier, Angela Samarel and Ben Wolfe have all been appointed Officers of the firm.
Parker, Smith & Feek – Insuring most of Alaska’s big builders
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - Alaska Business Monthly
For Employers Conducting Business Abroad, Kidnappings Remain an Ongoing Concern
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.
Parker, Smith & Feek Named to Top 100 Broker List
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Parker, Smith & Feek is proud, once again, to be included in the Business Insurance annual list of the Top 100 Largest Brokers of U.S. Business. Business Insurance’s annual report lists the top 100 brokers out of over 50,000 public and privately held brokerages throughout the country.
23 Year Insurance Industry Veteran Joins Parker, Smith & Feek
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Parker, Smith & Feek is proud to announce that Gregor Hodgson has joined their Commercial Insurance Department as a Vice President and Account Executive.
Parker, Smith & Feek Earns PAR Excellence Award for 6th Consecutive Year
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Parker, Smith & Feek has earned the PAR Excellence Award for outstanding performance in quality management and customer service.
Parker, Smith & Feek announces new Directors
Monday, February 22, 2010
Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that Scott Fisher has been elected to the firm’s Board of Directors. Steve Wolf was re-elected to the Board for an additional three-year term.
AGC honors Adams, Fisher
Monday, January 25, 2010 - Daily Journal of Commerce
The Associated General Contractors of Washington honored Bob Adams, vice president of Guy F. Atkinson Construction, as Contractor of the Year and Scott Fisher, principal with Parker, Smith & Feek, as Affiliate of the Year during its annual convention on Jan. 22.
Parker, Smith & Feek announces new Principals
Friday, January 1, 2010
Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that Mike Woltersdorf and Shelley Cardiel have become Principals of the firm.
Parker, Smith & Feek CEO re-elected to Assurex Board
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - National Underwriter
Surety Account Executive Joins Parker, Smith & Feek
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Parker, Smith & Feek, a Northwest, based insurance and employee benefits brokerage firm, is pleased to announce that Christin Hubble has joined the firm as a Surety Account Executive based their Anchorage office.
Washington’s Largest Proposed Workers’ Compensation rate Hike Since 2004
Monday, September 21, 2009
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) today announced a proposed increase of 7.6% in Workers’ Compensation rates effective January 1, 2010.
Parker, Smith & Feek Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Chesemore to Chief Operating Officer.
Employee Benefits Executives Join Parker, Smith & Feek.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Parker, Smith & Feek is proud to announce that Greg Loudon and Colleen Savoie have joined their employee benefits team as Account Executives.
Parker, Smith & Feek Named to Top 100 Broker List
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Parker, Smith & Feek is proud, once again, to be included in Business Insurances annual list of the Top 100 largest brokers of U.S. business. Business Insurance’s annual report lists the top 100 brokers out of over 50,000 public and privately held brokerages throughout the country.
Parker, Smith & Feek Named Seattle’s Fittest Insurance Broker
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Parker, Smith & Feek has won the inaugural Steppin’ It up in Seattle Challenge”. The competition consisting of six of the largest insurance brokers in Puget Sound was the first of its kind.
Parker, Smith & Feek Launches a New Website
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Parker, Smith & Feek, a Bellevue, Washington based insurance and employee benefits brokerage firm, today launched a completely redesigned website and introduced a new tagline.
Parker, Smith & Feek Earns PAR Excellence Award
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Parker, Smith & Feek has earned the 2008 PAR Excellence award for outstanding performance in quality management and customer service.
Health Management Consultant Joins Parker, Smith & Feek
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Parker, Smith & Feek, a Bellevue, Washington based insurance and employee benefits brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Debi Jefferson to our Employee Benefits Department as Health Management Consultant.
Parker, Smith & Feek Named Insurance Agency of the Year
Friday, March 13, 2009
The Rough Notes Company a leading insurance publisher has named Parker, Smith & Feek the Agency of the Year.
PS&F Welcomes Kara Harmala
Monday, February 23, 2009
Parker, Smith & Feek, a Bellevue, Washington bases insurance and employee benefits brokerage firm, is pleased to announce that Kara Harmala has joined the firm’s Surety Department as a commercial Surety Specialist.
Parker, Smith & Feek Forms a new Alliance
Friday, January 30, 2009
Parker, Smith & Feek is proud to announce that it has established an alliance with the National Equipment Register (NER), enabling Parker, Smith & Feek clients to combat the growing expense of equipment theft.
Teamwork Is A Core Value
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Parker, Smith & Feek is proud to be Rough Notes’ ”Marketing Agency Of The Month” for November 2008.
Assurex Global Re Forms Cell to Address Construction Risks
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Assurex Global Reinsurance, Ltd., a captive insurance company formed by Assurex Global Partners, LLC announced the formation of a specific cell to provide critically needed risk management and insurance needs to construction industry clients.
Agency Technology Achievement Award
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - National Underwriter
Parker, Smith & Feek is honored to be one of three finalists for this inaugural agency technology award.
Parker, Smith & Feek Organizational Announcements
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that Jeff Murphy has become a Shareholder of the firm. Mr. Murphy is an Account Executive in our Commercial Insurance Division.
PS&F Welcomes Two New Account Executives
Friday, January 4, 2008
Parker, Smith & Feek is pleased to announce that John Schmidt and Tim Nierman have joined the firm as Account Executives in our Commercial Insurance Division.
Perspectives 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
We share a few highlights and trends of the past year, as well as insight into our company and the insurance industry.
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