The Insurance Record - February 9, 2012

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AUSTIN—The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) presented its Independent Leadership Award to the Honorable Kelly Hancock, Texas House of Representatives, and the Honorable John Carona, Texas Senate.

“Because we value independence in the
insurance market, we seek to recognize
those who value this ideal in their pro-
fessional lives,” said IIAT President Bob
Shepard of Harlingen. “IIAT was found-
ed on the ideal that its members serve
as independent and trusted insurance
advisors and leaders in their commu-
nities. This commitment to leadership
has built the largest association of inde-
pendent agents in the country. We are
proud to say that you can find an inde-
pendent insurance agent at the fork of
every creek in Texas.”

Leaders Among Peers
With close to 10 terms served in the
Texas Legislature between the two of
them, both Rep. Hancock and Sen.
Carona have proven themselves to be
leaders both in their communities and
among their peers. Hancock and Ca-
rona, both small business owners, have
been recognized extensively by the
business community. Carona current-
ly serves as the chairman of the Senate
Business and Commerce Commit-
tee and Joint-Chair of the Legislative
Oversight Board on Windstorm In-
surance. Hancock serves on the House
Insurance Committee and is current-
ly running in the Republican primary
for Senate District 9 (subject to change
pending the redistricting ruling).