Nationwide names Insurance Partners Alliance as Personal Lines Agency of the Year
- Insurance Partners Alliance was named Nationwide Personal Lines Agency of the Year, a top recognition announced during the company’s annual Partners Conference.
- The award highlights IPA’s agency growth, innovation and customer commitment across Nationwide’s independent agency network.
- The event also recognized standout agency partners across multiple categories, including East Zone Agency of the Year, West Zone Agency of the Year, Firm of the Year, Emerging Agency of the Year and Smartsuite Agency of the Year.
The company also recognized other top agency partners at annual Partners Conference
From Left: Michael Tripp, SVP Nationwide Personal Lines Sales & Distribution; Luke Turano, Founder/Principal, IPA; Casey Kempton, President, Personal Lines at Nationwide; Chris Manci, Founder/Principal, IPA; Curt Wohlers, VP Sales & Distribution Personal Lines East Zone; Dena Silveri, VP Sales & Distribution, Personal Lines Nationwide; Drew Dickinson, VP National Sales, Nationwide.
Insurance Partners Alliance (IPA) is Nationwide’s Personal Lines Agency of the Year. The Columbus, Ohio-based insurance company presented IPA with the award during the company’s annual Partners Conference.
The award is one of the carrier’s highest honors and recognizes agency excellence, growth, innovation and commitment to helping clients protect what matters most.
What set IPA apart?
IPA was selected from more than 11,000 agencies appointed to write Nationwide policies across the United States.
IPA’s focus on helping partners grow their businesses, strengthening client relationships and creating value in the communities they serve caught Nationwide’s eye.
What they’re saying:
Chris Manci, IPA co-founder: “To say we were surprised would be an understatement. We never set out to win awards. We set out to build an organization that helps independent agencies grow, compete, and better serve their clients. To be recognized by Nationwide in this way is both humbling and deeply meaningful because it reflects the hard work, commitment, and dedication of our entire network.”
Luke Turano, IPA co-founder: "This recognition belongs to our partners as much as it does to IPA. Every agency, every team member, and every client relationship helped make this possible. The trust our partners place in us every day has fueled our growth and success. We're proud of what we've built together and even more excited about where we're headed."
Nationwide executives cited IPA's performance, leadership, and commitment to serving clients as key factors in earning the distinction.
Nationwide Personal Lines President Casey Kempton: “IPA distinguished itself not only through its agency excellence, growth, and partnership but also through its commitment to serving their customers. IPA’s dedication to protecting their clients by emphasizing products like Nationwide’s SmartHome suite embodies the qualities this award is intended to recognize. We’re proud to honor their achievements.”
Who else took home the hardware?
In addition to IPA, Nationwide honored several other agencies at the event, including:
- East Zone Agency of the Year – Spotts Insurance Group
- West Zone Agency of the Year – English Insurance
- Firm of the Year – Highstreet
- Emerging Agency of the Year – Legacy Risk Solutions
- Smartsuite Agency of the Year – Blue Ridge Risk Partners
Nationwide’s annual Partners Conference brings agencies from across the country together to celebrate accomplishments and strengthen partnerships.