People Moves: Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Adds Berry, Johnson; Holmes Murphy Makes Promotions, New Hires in Omaha Market

Vally Insurance Agency Alliance Adds Berry, Johnson

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a cohesive family of nearly 150 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Illinois, recently hired two new team members.

Jessica Berry was hired as a data analyst for VIAA and sister company Powers Insurance & Risk Management. Her responsibilities include providing statistical analysis and financial forecasting for the organization, as well as identifying cost savings and revenue opportunities.

Prior to joining the company, Berry served in numerous analyst capacities in the finance industry.

Jessica Johnson joins VIAA as a foundation specialist. In this position she will ensure that new Alliance members have the proper technology, procedures, and education to establish and grow in the independent agency channel. Johnson will offer solutions and assistance during the new member onboarding and setup. As a former Country Financial agent herself, Johnson will be responsible for helping Country Financial agents transition to the independent side of the industry. She previously served as a financial representative at an Illinois insurance agency.

Founded in 1991, Powers Insurance & Risk Management is one of the largest family owned and operated independent insurance agencies in the bi-state region.

Holmes Murphy Makes Promotions, New Hires in Omaha Market

Holmes Murphy announced a number of promotions and new hires in the Omaha market.

As part of this local expansion, Julie Hughes and Emily Perry have been promoted to senior client consultants, employee benefits. In their new roles, Hughes and Perry will provide thought leadership and mentorship to clients and internal team members alike through a variety of experienced practices.

Additionally, Liz McPeek and Joe Rider have been hired as account managers, employee benefits, and Krysta Maples has been hired as a client service consultant, employee benefits.

Furthermore, Todd Hansen, client executive, will also transition to the Omaha team to support ongoing growth and further develop client relationships in Holmes Murphy’s Property Casualty space, where he previously served in the Des Moines market.

Topics Employee Benefits