Kent Binning named AUL general agent in Seattle
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Cathleen Nine, Corporate Communications Intern
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For Immediate Release:
Indianapolis (Aug. 3, 2009) – The leadership of the individual division at American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL), a OneAmerica company, is pleased to announce that Kent Binning has been named a general agent in Seattle.
Binning is the CEO of Team Financial Services. He began his career at London Life in 1985, and spent 14 years with the company as an agent, agency manager and regional manager. In 1999, Binning was appointed agency manager for Beneficial Financial Group. During a period of seven years, Binning expanded the agency from four agents to 32 agents and raised profits to more than $1.6 million.
“I am excited to build a great agency with the backing of OneAmerica securities,” Binning said. "I look forward to the years ahead with a company that has withstood the test of time by being fiscally responsible when it mattered most. Furthermore, OneAmerica securities is in a great position to take advantage of opportunities that will come their way, which also enhances growth in the marketplace."
With nearly 25 years of experience, Binning is recognized for his contributions to the profession. He was chosen twice as a First in Class Award winner by GAMA International, an association of leaders in the insurance and financial industry. While at Beneficial, Binning also won the Chairman’s Council qualification for six years and qualified for membership in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) where he was recognized at the highest level of MDRT: Top of the Table.
“We welcome Kent to our team and look forward to helping him build a strong agency in the Northwest,” said Doug Gritton, vice president of sales and marketing for AUL. “Kent has impressed us with his ability to serve customers and he’s demonstrated his commitment to growth within the profession, all of which will serve him well as a general agent.”
About AUL
American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL), a OneAmerica company, is focused on providing a strong portfolio of products for individuals, families and small businesses. AUL utilizes a national network of experienced professionals specializing in an extensive menu of financial products, including life insurance, annuities and employee benefit plan products. The company helps consumers plan for tomorrow by creating, leveraging and protecting their financial futures.
About OneAmerica
OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc., is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. The companies of OneAmerica® can trace their solid foundations back more than 130 years in the insurance and financial services marketplace.
OneAmerica’s nationwide network of companies offers a variety of products to serve the financial needs of their policyholders and other clients. These products include retirement plans, products and services; individual life insurance, annuities, long-term care solutions and employee benefits. The goal of OneAmerica is to blend the strengths of each company to achieve greater collective results.
The products of the OneAmerica companies are distributed through a network of employees, agents, brokers and other distribution sources that are committed to increasing value to our policyholders by helping them plan to meet their financial goals.
We deliver on our promises when customers need us most.
OneAmerica Securities, member FINRA, SIPC
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