Stevens Hale & Associates is pleased to announce that Nicholas Hale, CIC, has been elected president of Georgia Agency Partners (GAP), a partnership of sixteen independent insurance agencies across the state.

“I look forward to supporting the GAP’s goals and future growth as its president,” said Hale, who serves as vice president of Stevens Hale & Associates.

GAP collectively represents sixteen companies, 39 locations, 101 commercial lines producers, 82 personal lines producers, 28 benefits producers and combined property/casualty premium volume of $304 million. Agency principals of Georgia Agency Partners member firms serve as the organization’s executive committee, which annually selects a member to serve as chairman for the coming year. Hale has been on the executive committee for the past two years.

“With Nick’s leadership skills, the GAP partners feel confident that our organization will continue to grow and accomplish our financial and strategic goals,” said Meredith Rominger, GAP executive director. “Nick brings strong relationships with our insurance carrier partners to the table to elevate GAP’s ability to succeed which benefits our agency partners and their respective clients.”

“The member agencies work together to pool knowledge and resources to provide consumers with the most comprehensive coverage possible to protect their personal and business investments,” Hale added. “Together, we strive to offer superior products and services to clients and prospects, along with the most competitive pricing structure available in the market.”

As vice president of Stevens Hale & Associates, Hale represents 20 years of experience in the risk management industry. He is also a Certified Insurance Counselor, accredited by the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.