Nick Grimes
Ladoga,IN
Summary
- Transformational insurance Leader with a background in business management, product innovation, and leveraging an entrepreneurial mindset to drive growth while also focusing on team development and achieving organizational goals.
- Successfully lead and expanded the family business from 2001, creating a client-focused culture and achieving steady growth from 100-2,800 policies in force(PIF) between 2001 and 2014, with a peak revenue stream of $200K.
- Established partnerships with a diverse range of carriers, including Farmers, Foremost, Bristol West, Kraft Lake Brokerage, US Assure, US Liability, TAPCO, Mutual of Indiana, Grinnell Mutual, United Healthcare, Scottsdale Insurance, and Atlantic Casualty, broadening product offerings and enhancing customer choice.
- Insurance professional with proven track record in agency management and client acquisition. Expertise in strategic planning and business growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in delivering top-notch service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Design Consultant
Renewal By Anderson
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with installation teams to ensure seamless execution of design specifications.
- Improved customer satisfaction by delivering tailored design recommendations based on individual needs.
- Established strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire design process.
- Developed innovative design concepts to meet clients'' unique needs and preferences.
- Using a consultative sales, with a specific focus on value, drove business success by selling $92,000 in product my first day in the field.
Independent Insurance Sales Agent
Lovelace Family Insurance
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, enhancing retention and referral rates.
- Collaborated with underwriting teams to streamline policy issuance processes and improve turnaround times.
- Contributed to agency success by consistently meeting or exceeding monthly sales targets.
- Successfully drove the agency's growth through the handling of inbound sales calls. By using a consultative sales approach to convert those prospects into clients, I was able to achieve my first month goal of $13,000 in written premium.
Insurance Agency Owner
Grimes Insurance Agency | Farmers Insurance Group
01.2001 - 01.2023
- Successfully led and expanded the family business from 2001, creating a client-focused culture and achieving steady growth from 100 to 2,800 policies in force (PIF) between 2001 and 2014, with a peak revenue stream of $200K.
- Enhanced financial management by employing an accountant for tax management, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, while personally overseeing budget planning, administration, accounting, and payroll processes.
- Drove business growth through innovative marketing strategies, including referral marketing, social media, billboards, and a comprehensive agency growth platform, coupled with effective cross-selling of products.
- Excelled in client engagement through a value-based sales approach, educational tactics about product pros and cons, and personalized consultations, ensuring tailored solutions for customers.
- Demonstrated proficiency as a Captive Agency under Farmers, skillfully placing products with quality insurance companies and adeptly leveraging resources for optimal outcomes.
- Continuously updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adapt business operations, ensuring compliance and agility in a dynamic industry environment.
- Recognized for industry expertise by achieving awards: Blue Vase Recipient, Life Masters Qualifier, & New Business Production Award.
- Directed operations of insurance agency, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INNo Degree - Physical Therapy
Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis
Skills
- Great attention to detail
- Strategic thinking
- Client communication
- Organization skills
Certification
- Licensed Property and Casualty Agent
- Licensed Life, Accident and Health Agent
Timeline
Design Consultant
Renewal By Anderson
02.2025 - Current
Independent Insurance Sales Agent
Lovelace Family Insurance
08.2024 - 01.2025
Insurance Agency Owner
Grimes Insurance Agency | Farmers Insurance Group
01.2001 - 01.2023
No Degree - Business Management
Purdue University
No Degree - Physical Therapy
Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis