Happy Anniversary to Our Staff
“I’d like to acknowledge these four women, whose contributions to our success is difficult to measure.”
-Jerry Conrey, Agency Principal
Here at Conrey Insurance Brokers, we are so fortunate to have some phenomenally talented and dedicated individuals on staff. The women in this photo are four of them. They take our mission statement to provide our clients with expert strategies seriously and exemplify our core values such as professionalism, commitment, integrity, and responsibility.
From left to right, Christine Campbell is celebrating 25 years of service – specializing in non-profit clientele. Courtney Rader has only been with us for one year, yet her outgoing personality and dedication to staying physically fit is inspiring to all of our clients. Linda Worthington is celebrating two years of being that lovely voice that greets you when you call on the phone. She is our ambassador. Linda Farrow has been with Conrey Insurance Brokers for five years. She is the one behind the scenes who is like a duck – calm and serene on the surface and paddling like crazy under the water… which is appropriate because she loves to swim!
Next time you see or speak to one of these incredible women… remember that you are talking to someone special! Congratulations, Ladies!
Help us support South County Outreach
Imagine being a parent placing an empty bowl in front of your hungry child and not having anything to fill the bowl or the tummy of your loved one.
On Tuesday, April 17th, from 6:00-9:00 P.M. at El Niguel Country Club, Conrey Insurance Brokers encourages you to support EMPTY BOWLS and South County Outreach in its efforts to end hunger in Orange County. 14 local chefs will be serving delicious soups to all attendees in ceramic bowls which are hand-crafted by local artists and students. These bowls go home with donors to serve as reminders of those whose bowls are truly empty.
This international event helps provide food, housing and other much-needed resources for unemployed, under-employed seniors, veterans, disabled and children in South Orange County. A mere 90¢ results in provisions that are especially needed in the summer when school programs which typically provide free breakfast and lunch are not available.
Join Jerry Conrey and his staff in supporting this worthwhile effort to end hunger and homelessness right here in our own community. You can get involved for as little as $110 for an individual ticket, or sponsor a VIP table for $10,000.
We’re Ready To Share Our View With You.
Whether you call it a “new look”, a “face lift” or a “fresh perspective”, Conrey Insurance Brokers and Risk Managers has finally made the Herculean effort to redo our entire website so that we can demonstrate the #Conrey Difference. Many months of thought, copy writing, photo selection and heart have gone into creating a website that communicates what makes our company different.
WE GET IT. We know that when you were young, you were filled with dreams and aspirations that led to your success. We know that your possessions are not just “stuff”… they are representative of all of your hard work and sweat equity. That is why the pages of our new website are covered with little people playing, pretending, practicing to determine their future roles and responsibilities. It all started with a dream.
WHY DO WE GET IT? Because we started from the ground up… just like you. That’s why we are familiar with the pitfalls and we understand the pride. We are not just going to quote you the cheapest price for the insurance product that brought you to us in the first place. We are going to make sure that you are cared for and properly covered at a competitive price.
They say it is all about the journey, and that is true – in part – so that is why you should journey through our new website. If you are an existing client, you will understand immediately why we needed to make the change. If you are new to us, it will become clear, quite quickly, who we are and what we stand for.
You can even take a tour of the site with Jerry, himself [link to pop-up]. He’ll show you around. Check out the videos, listen to the testimonials.
No matter how you look at it, the Conrey difference is quite compelling…
Team Members Exemplify Extra Effort
There are many reasons for the success of any business. Hard work, attention to detail, honesty and integrity are just a few of the assets that come together to create an environment of productivity and positivity. At Conrey Insurance Brokers, the management not only encourages these particular aspects within their employees, but they recognize those individuals who display them on a regular basis.
Christine Campbell, the producer who specializes in writing coverage for non-profit entities was named as Player of the Month for January, 2018. She is very dedicated to making certain that these businesses are adequately covered at competitive rates so that none of the funds that have been donated to a worthy cause are being diverted away from their primary purpose of helping those in need.
When asked about having been honored with this recognition, Christine said, “I was pleased to be recognized since the all of the staff here do such a wonderful job. Everyone really deserves an award.”
Alex Muolo was recognized as the Player of the Year for 2017. This is a tremendous honor. Alex is the only person in the agency who handles both personal and commercial insurance – which means that he has to be extremely knowledgeable about many types of coverage. Jerry Conrey, Agency Principal, has even received written communication from clients who have worked with Alex, stating how professionally he handles transactions and insurance placements. In his own words, Alex is grateful for the opportunities he is given at Conrey Insurance Brokers. “I am very excited to be named Player of the Year. I am at an organization that is helping me grow in my knowledge of insurance and providing me with mentors to help guide my growth.”
David Aloyan has been named as the Manager of the Year for 2017. Having been with Conrey Insurance Brokers and Risk Managers for a while now, he manages the Personal Lines Department and interacts with many of the Private Clients (High Wealth Individuals) who work with Conrey Insurance Brokers. David is well versed in financial matters… He is also a part-time Finance Professor at some of the local private colleges in the area. When asked about receiving the award, David stated, “I am very appreciative of the award, as it serves as validation of the results I have produced for the brokerage over the past 4 years.”
There is a bell in the Conrey Insurance Brokers office that is rung when something very positive happens in the agency. Christine, Alex and David are quite often the reason for that bell to sound! This company is always looking for ways to excel and help its clients and employees succeed. Kudos to these three for great work and dedication to jobs done well!
Happy 5 Year Anniversary – Debra Barnes!
“I can’t even believe that I have been with Conrey Insurance Brokers and Risk Management for five years already! The time has absolutely flown by. And when you add the fact that I have been in the insurance industry for over 45 years, it is all completely incredible to me.
I started out wanting to be a veterinarian or a nurse. I actually began my professional life as a medical assistant. However, when I realized the constrictions and limitations I would be facing in that career path, I took my desire to help people and focused it in the area of guiding business owners to protect themselves and their entities properly.” -Debra Barnes – Commercial Lines Account Manager
“Debra brings tremendous energy and insight from her years of experience to each of her clients. She is able to advise them as to how to properly protect their businesses and keep their potential losses to a minimum. We are all very grateful that she is on our team!” – Jerry Conrey, Agency Principal
“The icing on the cake is the wonderful staff at Conrey Insurance Brokers. We all get along like one big family. I know it sounds silly, but we truly are very fortunate that we support each other and help each other so well. It makes it a pleasure to go to work.” – Debra Barnes
“People Love Us on Yelp” 2017 Award Recipient
Talk about a childhood dream come true! Conrey Insurance Brokers and Risk Management is thrilled to announce that they have received the 2017 “People Love Us on Yelp” Award!
Although we have received many awards throughout the years, this one is extra special, because it is a direct reflection as to how you, our customers, feel about our service. This award is given to those businesses which have received numerous reviews that have a high satisfaction ranking among YELP users.
We pride ourselves on offering nearly every insurance and investment product available through our access to the many partner insurance carriers and financial service firms with which we work. We combine this access with our extensive expertise in many areas to provide proper protection.
At Conrey Insurance Brokers we understand what it took to have gathered, grown, or built what you have over the years. We too started from the ground up- just like you. We are familiar with the pitfalls and can relate to the pride of accomplishment. This is also why we know the importance of getting your insurance protection right. Others may focus on price. Although important, it’s not the ultimate goal… proper protection is… and that is our focus.
We have become an organization that not only meets the needs of our clients, our team, and our partner carriers, but does so in a way that overwhelmingly exceeds the boundaries of expectation – making it a place where each person and every interaction matters.
Hazards of the Holidays
Here are a few tips to keep you safe…
- Only buy electrical decorations that display the UL (Underwriter’s Laboratory) rating on the label that shows they have been tested for safe use.
- Carefully inspect holiday lights that you have used in prior years to make certain that they do not have any cracks or exposed wires that could lead to problems.
- Do not connect any more than three strands of lights together with one extension cord. This can lead to blowing a fuse, or causing a fire.
- Plug outside lighting into an outlet that has a ground fault circuit (GFCI). This will help interrupt the flow of electricity should water be introduced into the circuit.
- Do not use staples or nails to secure outside lights, and refrain from placing extension cords under carpeting, rugs and/or furniture.
- When you are hanging outside lights, work as a team, using a proper ladder and someone supporting the base to avoid falling.
- Always unplug or turn off any decorations before going to bed or leaving the house.
- If you set up a live Christmas tree, make a 1” or 2” diagonal cut from the trunk before placing the tree in water in a strong stand at least three feet away from any heat source, such as a fireplace or floor vent. This will help keep it hydrated and make it less of a fire hazard.
- Only keep a live Christmas tree for two weeks, and check the water level every day, because a dry tree is a prime source of combustible substance that can turn a wonderful holiday into a nightmare.
- If you set up an artificial tree, make sure it is labeled “fire resistant”. Fire resistant trees are less likely to cause fires.
- Do not burn wrapping paper in the fireplace. Paper can combust very quickly and create a flash fire.
- Candles are a lovely addition to any décor, but make sure that they are secure and have a steady base. Never leave a lit candle unattended.
- Place any fragile ornaments or decorations out of the reach of pets or children.
- Avoid any decorations that look like food or candy. These may be potential hazards for young children.
- Poinsettias are lovely plants that are popular during the season, but they are POISONOUS when eaten! Keep them out of the reach of children and pets!
At Conrey Insurance Brokers, we know what it took to create the lovely home that you are now decorating with care, and we want to make sure that you are being mindful of what it takes to be safe as you prepare for the holidays. We understand what you have at stake and want to make certain that you are properly protected.
Happy Holidays!