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Benjamin Wichland Joins Optisure Risk Partners

March 16, 2023 by AC Editor

Benjamin (Ben) Wichland

Optisure Risk Partners is excited to announce that Benjamin (Ben) Wichland has joined the organization as a Commercial Lines Account Executive. For the last 25 plus years, Ben has been focused on providing exceptional customer service, growing into a highly skilled negotiator for his clients. His excellent customer service skills frequently earn him five-star Google Reviews. In less than two years, he secured the position of the number one commercial insurance producer in New England for a major insurance carrier. He holds Property and Casualty Licenses in New Hampshire and Vermont.

“We are pleased to welcome Ben to the team,” said Greg Soden, Director of Revenue. “In his new role, Ben will leverage his skills as a master negotiator, forming strategic carrier relationships to deliver competitive pricing and customized insurance packages to our commercial clients.”

Ben and his wife enjoy family bliss with their five children in Keene, New Hampshire. In addition to spending time with his family, Ben loves to grow vegetables and hike. 

About Optisure Risk Partners

Optisure Risk Partners provides best in class resources in building optimized, holistic insurance and risk protection strategies for successful families, estates and businesses along with their owners and executives. Optisure’s regional partners operate locally but with global capabilities, addressing the entire spectrum of risk management, employee benefit and property-casualty insurance needs.  Their expertise in program underwriting and aggressive program structures enables clients to enjoy some of the most competitive terms and premiums in the marketplace.  The organization employs 80+ talented insurance professionals throughout the Northeast and Florida and secures more than $180 million of insurance premiums annually for its clients. Additional information can be found at www.optisure.com.  Optisure has recently joined forces with King Insurance Partners, and together they form an organization that will be able to offer even more to customers while still providing the local feel and customized service that our clients value.

About King Insurance

Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, King Insurance is one of the fastest growing full-service insurance brokerage firms in the nation and provides a broad array of property & casualty and employee benefits solutions. Today, King Insurance boasts over $30 million in revenue, $10 million in EBITDA, and more than 180 employees.

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