TUPELO, Miss., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BXS Insurance,
Inc., a subsidiary of BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS), announced
several leadership changes designed to optimize the client
experience and drive organizational growth.
The leadership realignment underscores BXS Insurance's (BXSI)
commitment to its customers and communities, which have been at the
center of its service model since the organization was
established.
"Our team and clients shape who we are; and together, we have a
vested interest in the success of our communities," said BXSI
President and CEO Markham McKnight.
"When we can be a part of our clients' success and partner to
create insurance solutions mitigating their personal and
professional risks, that is a win for everyone. To that end, we
have aligned our internal teams to better reflect the needs of our
client base."
Chris Boone, who
previously served as president of BXSI's Property & Casualty
Division, has been named president of Commercial and Group
Solutions. Boone will also take on the responsibility of the
Employee Benefits Division. McKnight stated that the addition of
"solutions" is an important nuance in that BXSI provides solutions
and "not just products."
Kerry Drake has been
named president emeritus of Employee Benefits. He will continue to
be involved as a producer and provide guidance to the employee
benefits team. Long known as an innovator and visionary, Drake laid
the foundation for BXSI's Employee Benefits Division in
Louisiana, previously served as
president of the Louisiana region
and, according to McKnight, his contributions "cannot be
highlighted enough."
Scott Naugle has been
named president of Consumer Solutions, a new role for BXSI. In this
capacity, Naugle is responsible for leading Personal Lines and
tying together related groups, such as BXSI's individual, small
group, and life and health teams. McKnight noted that Naugle,
previously BXSI's Chief Operating Officer, is an insurance
professional by background and is "excited to get back into the
business of insurance on a daily basis."
Aimee Kilpatrick has
been named Chief Operating Officer. Over the last several years,
she has worked closely with Naugle and increasingly taken on more
responsibilities in this area. Kilpatrick assumed responsibility
for BXSI's Marketing and Communications teams; Resources,
Recruitment and Retention team; Carrier Interface team; internal
education and talent development programs and will work more
closely with the organization's regional operational leaders.
Steve Allison has
been named Chief Sales Officer. Previously the president of the
Louisiana Region, Allison is a leader in developing and leading
sales teams at BXSI and will be scaling what he has done in
Louisiana across the
organization's footprint. He will be strategically working with
producers and sales leaders.
Patrick Moore has
been named president of the Louisiana Region. Moore, in moving into
the role that Allison previously held, will be doing so in addition
to serving as head of Marketing and Carrier Relations. According to
McKnight, Moore played a key part in the growth of the Louisiana
Region and will continue to do so in this enhanced position.
About BancorpSouth Bank
BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS)
is headquartered in Tupelo,
Mississippi, with approximately $24
billion in assets. BancorpSouth operates approximately
305 full-service branch locations as well as additional mortgage,
insurance, and loan production offices in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas, including an insurance location in
Illinois. BancorpSouth is committed to a culture of respect,
diversity, and inclusion in both its workplace and communities. To
learn more, visit our Community Commitment page at
www.bancorpsouth.com; "Like" us on Facebook; follow us on
Twitter@MyBXS; or connect with us through LinkedIn.
About BXS Insurance
BXS Insurance is the fourth
largest bank-owned insurance broker in the nation and is in the top
10 percent of brokers in the U.S based on total revenue. This
large, nationally recognized firm has strategically grown to 30
offices across eight states. From small companies to organizations
with more than 10,000 employees, BXSI delivers the highest standard
in brokerage services. It has become an industry leader in
commercial insurance, surety, employee benefits and private client
brokerage services by investing in technology and human capital to
expand service offerings and create a competitive advantage for
clients.
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