Archibald News and Events

Joyce Hansen Earns Professional Designation

2010-02-20T10:49:00.000-08:00

Joyce Hansen, Sr. Account Manager with Archibald Insurance Center has earned the Employee Healthcare Benefits Associate (EHBA) professional designation recognizing her expertise in health insurance and other employee benefits.

"Joyce knows a great deal about the insurance industry and is learning more all of the time," said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner, "this designation is just an endorsement of her value to our clients."

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency prodiding employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk managment to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you and your company, visit their website at www.archibaldagency.com.

Shellie Newman, Angie Grover and Rita Harris Receive Leavitt Group 4th Quarter CSR Contest Awards

2010-02-20T10:22:00.000-08:00

Shellie W. Newman, CISR; Angie Grover, CISR; and Rita J. Harris, CISR; all Sr. Account Executives with Archibald Insurance Center were given awards by the Leavitt Group.

"We are very proud of all of our service staff," said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner, "Shellie, Angie, and Rita are a compliment to our agency."

The Leavitt Group, founded in 1952, is the 12th largest insurance brokerage in the nation. The organization consists of affiliated independent insurance agencies with over 115 locations in 14 states, with $1.6 billion in annualized premiums.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at http://www.archibaldagency.com/.

Shellie Newman Named Employee of the Quarter

2010-01-13T18:59:00.001-08:00

Archibald Insurance Center is pleased to name Shellie Newman, CISR, Sr. Account Executive, Employee of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter 2009.

"Shellie consistenty ranks among the sales leaders in our agency and the entire Leavitt Group as a whole. She does a great job of providing personal service to her clients," said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at http://www.archibaldagency.com/.

Archibald Insurance Center Introduces Online Enrollment

2010-01-11T14:16:00.000-08:00

Archibald Insurance Center is pleased to announce another flexible option for our employee benefit clients by offering online health insurance enrollment for small group health insurance clients in Idaho.

"One of the most frustrating aspects of shopping for group health insurance is having employees complete their applications. It's a hassle that many office managers and HR directors would prefer to do without," said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner. "This is a value-added service that employers and employees will like," Talbot commented.

Online health insurance enrollment allows employees to store their personal and medical information in a secure application database. To update the information the employee simply adds the new data, provides a digital signature and clicks a button. It's that easy.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at www.archibaldagency.com.

Archibald Insurance Center is Co-sponsoring Small Business Workshop: Manager's Guide to Workplace Respect

2009-12-16T03:09:00.000-08:00

Archibald Insurance Center is co-sponsoring a Small Business Workshop titled Manager's Guide to Workplace Respect along with the Southeast Idaho Society for Human Resource Management.

The workshop, designed to inform employers regarding workplace respect and harassment issues, will be held Thursday, January 7th, 2010 from 9:00am - 10:30am at the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce Building, 127 E. Main Street, Rexburg, Idaho 83440. The workshop is free and their is no obligation.

Interested individuals may RSVP to (208) 356-4411 or info@archibaldagency.com.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance and risk management to clients throughout the state of idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at http://www.archibaldagency.com/.

Archibald Insurance Center Offers Special Programs for Automobile Dealers

2009-12-12T20:50:00.000-08:00

Archibald Insurance Center recognizes the unique needs of automobile dealers in the state of Idaho and has a package program for a broad range of risks, including automobile, motorcycle, and recreational vehicle dealers, repair shops, service stations, and storage garages.

"From garage keeper's liability insurance and dealer's bonds, to workers' compensation and competitively priced medical and dental plans; our agency has developed preferred carrier relationships for the automotive industry," said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at www.archibaldagency.com.

Archibald Insurance Center Provides Express Contract Bonds

2009-12-03T13:01:00.000-08:00

Archibald Insurance Center has an express bonding program specifically designed for single construction jobs of less than $250,000 and an aggregate amount of less than $500,000. This simplified application process provides a quick, convenient opportunity for obtaining the majority of contract bonding needs.

General contractors, as well as sub contractors, often require performance and payment bonds in order to bid on commercial work. These bonds provide guarantees that jobs will be completed and that vendors will be paid.

"We are pleased that our agency continues to support contractors with competitive general liability and commercial auto insurance, surety bonding and employee benefit plans," said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at http://www.archibaldagency.com/.

Archibald Insurance Center has a Facebook Page

2009-11-26T07:34:00.000-08:00

Archibald Insurance Center now has a page on Facebook for clients and others who want to keep up-to-date about what's happening in our agency.

"We are pleased to add Facebook to our many resources used in letting the public know about the value of association with our agency," said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-owner.

Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them. We invite you to become a fan of Archibald Insurance Center.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at http://www.archibaldagency.com/.

Archibald Insurance Center Adds Multiple Online Quoting System to Website

2009-11-16T12:27:00.000-08:00

Archibald Insurance Center now offers a consumer friendly internet based quoting system for automobile, home, renters, and condominium insurance on their website.

The new online quoting system has several advantages including real-time rating from several of the most competitive personal lines carriers in the insurance industry. From a simple quote to a multi-person, multi-car with violations, it allows individuals to receive a quote direct from the Archibald Insurance Center website.

“As far as I am aware this is the first program of its type in our primary market area. It is just one more example of how Archibald Insurance Center is offering innovative, flexible solutions to our clients,” said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at http://www.archibaldagency.com/

Chelsea Zimmermann Named Employee of the Quarter

2009-11-11T12:36:00.000-08:00

Archibald Insurance Center is pleased to name Chelsea Zimmermann, Sr. Account Executive, Employee of the Quarter for the 3rd Quarter 2009.

“Chelsea has done a tremendous job this year and is a real asset to our agency. We continue to expect great things from her in the future,” said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at http://www.archibaldagency.com/.

Archibald Insurance Center Introduces Service Timeline Agreement

2009-11-09T12:37:00.000-08:00

Archibald Insurance Center launched a new automated progress to help monitor the progress of its service commitments.

“Our service agreement success is measurable through our accountability metrics built into each client’s service timeline. Each service timeline is interactive and tailored to individual client needs,” said D. Gary Archibald, CIC, Co-Owner.

Clients will be notified via email as specific tasks are completed and can view their customized service timeline through Archibald Insurance Center’s website.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at http://www.archibaldagency.com/.

Archibald Insurance Center Invited to Participate in Leavitt Group APPEX Summit

2009-11-05T12:44:00.000-08:00

Archibald Insurance Center was a participant in Leavitt Group Enterprises Agency Peak Performance EXchange (APPEX) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“The fact that our agency was one of less than a dozen selected by the Leavitt Group to attend their APPEX Summit is a tribute to the superior management of D. Gary Archibald,” said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner.

The Leavitt Group Enterprises Agency Peak Performance EXchange is an agency performance management program for agency owners. Its purpose is to evaluate performance in order to improve all facets of the agency with the goal of increasing agency value, performance, and profitability.

The Leavitt Group, founded in 1952, is the 12th largest insurance brokerage in the nation. The organization consists of affiliated independent insurance agencies with over 115 locations in 14 states, with $1.6 billion in annualized premiums.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at http://www.archibaldagency.com/.

Archibald Insurance Center Boasts over 95% Client Retention Rate

2009-11-05T12:42:00.000-08:00

Archibald Insurance Center is pleased with the fact that their client retention rate is 96.7% for the 12 month period ending October 31, 2009.

“The current industry average retention rate is around 84%. That shows that our clients like the personal service we provide,” said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at www.archibaldagency.com.

Archibald Insurance Center Appointed to Represent Auto-Owners Insurance

2009-11-03T12:45:00.000-08:00

Archibald Insurance Center has been appointed as one of a small number of insurance agencies in the state of Idaho to represent Auto-Owners Insurance.

“We are pleased to be able to sell Auto-Owners Insurance products to our valued clients and prospects. It is a wonderful company and a great edition to our competitive list of insurance carriers,” said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner.

Since 1916 Auto-Owners Insurance has helped people with their insurance needs. They are dedicated to the independent agency system, offering their products through a select group of independent agencies in 25 states.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at http://www.archibaldagency.com/.

Angie Grover and Shellie W. Newman Receive Leavitt Group 3rd Quarter CSR Contest Awards

2009-09-20T12:47:00.000-07:00

Angie Grover, CISR and Shellie Newman, CISR, both Sr. Account Executives with Archibald Insurance Center were given awards from the Leavitt Group.

“Angie and Shellie consistently are among the top performers in the entire Leavitt Group. It is a huge achievement considering there are hundreds of customer service employees in the Leavitt Group of agencies,” said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner.

The Leavitt Group, founded in 1952, is the 12th largest insurance brokerage in the nation. The organization consists of affiliated independent insurance agencies with over 115 locations in 14 states, with $1.6 billion in annualized premiums.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at www.archibaldagency.com.

Angie Grover Named Employee of the Quarter

2009-08-12T12:48:00.000-07:00

Archibald Insurance Center is pleased to name Angie Grover, CISR, Sr. Account Executive Employee of the Quarter for the 2nd Quarter 2009.

“Angie has excelled in every area of measurement. We are pleased that she is part of our team,” said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at www.archibaldagency.com.

D. Gary Archibald receives LGAA Circle of Excellence Award

2009-07-29T12:50:00.000-07:00

D. Gary Archibald, CIC, Co-Owner of Archibald Insurance Center was presented the Leavitt Group Agency Association (LGAA) 2009 Circle of Excellence Award for superior individual performance.

“Gary exemplifies integrity and work ethic. He truly sets a standard for our industry,” said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner.

The Leavitt Group, founded in 1952, is the 12th largest insurance brokerage in the nation. The organization consists of affiliated independent insurance agencies with over 115 locations in 14 states, with $1.6 billion in annualized premiums.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at www.archibaldagency.com.

Archibald Insurance Center Presented LGAA Agency Excellence Award

2009-07-29T12:48:00.000-07:00

Archibald Insurance Center honored to receive the Leavitt Group Agency Association (LGAA) 2009 Agency Excellence Award for superior agency performance.

“This award is a tribute to all the hard work of all of our employees,” said D. Gary Archibald, CIC, Co-Owner.

The Leavitt Group, founded in 1952, is the 12th largest insurance brokerage in the nation. The organization consists of affiliated independent insurance agencies with over 115 locations in 14 states, with $1.6 billion in annualized premiums.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at www.archibaldagency.com.

Archibald Insurance Center and UVBCA Co-sponsor OSHA Workshop

2009-07-21T12:58:00.000-07:00

Archibald Insurance Center and the Upper Valley Building Contractors Association (UVBCA) Co-sponsored a OSHA 10-Hour Training Course for Construction workshop for local area contractors.

“Job safety is paramount in the construction industry. We are pleased to present this workshop with essential information on OSHA and its compliance requirements and how to implement an effective safe work program,” said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner of Archibald Insurance Center.

The Upper Valley Building Contractors Association is a non-profit organization comprised of members from Madison and Fremont counties. All builders, sub-contractors, suppliers and other industries that are associated with the building industry are eligible for membership in the Upper Valley Building Contractors Association.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at http://www.archibaldagency.com/.

Angie M. Grover Receives Leavitt Group 2nd Quarter CSR Contest Award

2009-07-20T12:59:00.000-07:00

Angie Grover, CISR Sr. Account Executives with Archibald Insurance Center was given an award from the Leavitt Group.

“Angie takes her responsibility to our clients very seriously and does everything she can to limit their liability and protect their assets. We are pleased with her success, Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner.

The Leavitt Group, founded in 1952, is the 12th largest insurance brokerage in the nation. The organization consists of affiliated independent insurance agencies with over 115 locations in 14 states, with $1.6 billion in annualized premiums.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at www.archibaldagency.com.

Archibald Insurance Center and UVBCA Co-sponsor Public Works Licensing and Surety Bonding Workshop

2009-05-21T13:07:00.000-07:00

Archibald Insurance Center and the Upper Valley Building Contractors Association (UVBCA) Co-sponsored a workshop for local area contractors.

“Today more than ever before, it is important for contractors to be licensed to bid on any job that may be available including Public Works projects. We are pleased to help them learn the necessary steps,” said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner of Archibald Insurance Center.

The Upper Valley Building Contractors Association is a non-profit organization comprised of members from Madison and Fremont counties. All builders, sub-contractors, suppliers and other industries that are associated with the building industry are eligible for membership in the Upper Valley Building Contractors Association.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at www.archibaldagency.com.

Rita J. Harris and Shellie W. Newman Receive Leavitt Group 1st Quarter CSR Contest Awards

2009-04-20T13:08:00.000-07:00

Rita J. Harris, CISR and Shellie W. Newman, CISR, both Sr. Account Executives with Archibald Insurance Center were given awards from the Leavitt Group.

“Rita and Shellie have done a great job in learning about our clients’ potential risks and recommending appropriate insurance products the agency offers to reduce their exposure,” said Porter T. Talbot, CIC, Co-Owner.

The Leavitt Group, founded in 1952, is the 12th largest insurance brokerage in the nation. The organization consists of affiliated independent insurance agencies with over 115 locations in 14 states, with $1.6 billion in annualized premiums.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at www.archibaldagency.com.

Archibald Insurance Center Endorsed by UVBCA

2009-04-19T13:08:00.000-07:00

Archibald Insurance Center is pleased to be endorsed by the Upper Valley Building Contractors Association (UVBCA) for its member’s liability insurance, workers’ compensation, employee benefits and executive plans.

“The specialized products and knowledge that Archibald Insurance Center possesses of the construction industry, combined with their experience in developing programs for the trade associations, have enabled us to obtain coverage that meet the unique needs of building contractors,” said Jeremy Madsen, UVBCA President.

The Upper Valley Building Contractors Association is a non-profit organization comprised of members from Madison and Fremont counties. All builders, sub-contractors, suppliers and other industries that are associated with the building industry are eligible for membership in the Upper Valley Building Contractors Association.

Archibald Insurance Center is a general insurance agency providing employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, and risk management to clients throughout the state of Idaho. To learn more about how Archibald Insurance Center can benefit you or your company, visit their website at www.archibaldagency.com.