Jake Howard
Midland,MI
Summary
Dynamic insurance executive with a proven track record of building winning sales teams. Extensive life insurance background with carrier experience from small regional to global
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
HUB International
03.2024 - Current
- Top Life Producer for Hub Mid-West through Q1 2025, $42,000 written premium
- Third-Highest Small Business P/C Producer for Hub Mid-West through Q1 2025, $328,000 written premium
- Manager of Midland Small Business Unit consisting of 5 producers and four account managers
- Patriot Life Trip Qualifier in 2024
Owner / CFO
Arbury Insurance
04.2011 - 03.2024
- Oversaw all agency financials, including reconciliations and reporting
- Built the commercial P/C sales and servicing team from 3 employees to 14 employees
- Increased commercial revenue from $400,000 to $2,400,000
- Patriot Life, multiple time travel incentive qualifier
- Frankenmuth Mutual, multiple time Diamond Club qualifier
Financial Advisor
Metlife
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Primary producer for life insurance and annuities
- Top new producer for Michigan in 2009, $87,000 GDC
- Series 6, 63, and 65 Securities Licenses
Life Agent
Northwestern Mutual
10.2008 - 04.2009
- Power of 10 Qualifier
Agent Analysis Internship
State Farm
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Compiled comprehensive sales and retention data for 51 State Farm agencies in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2009
Chartered Life Underwriter -
The American College
Bryn Mawr, PA05-2011
Skills
- Building elite sales teams from scratch
- Organic sales growth
- Designing sustainable sales models
- Creating a winning culture
Timeline
Vice President
HUB International
03.2024 - Current
Owner / CFO
Arbury Insurance
04.2011 - 03.2024
Financial Advisor
Metlife
04.2009 - 04.2011
Life Agent
Northwestern Mutual
10.2008 - 04.2009
Agent Analysis Internship
State Farm
04.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Central Michigan University
Chartered Life Underwriter -
The American College
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