(Harrisonville, MO, July 1, 2015) – The Winter Agency of Harrisonville, MO has earned the highest award from insurance carrier MutualAid eXchange (MAX).

The MAX Premier Agency designation recognizes Winter’s commitment to MAX’s fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance coverage and business practices.

“MAX is a company built on faith, strong values and service to others.  That’s the kind of independent agents we look for and we’re proud to recognize Winter Agency for being among the best of these,” said David Wine, CEO of MAX.

Jason Winter is Principle and Andrea Wilson is Officer Manager of the agency that was founded 18 years ago and acquired by Jason Winter after the passing of his father, Jerry, in 2006.

To earn the award Winter Agency met several criteria including:

• Commitment to the MAX values of

o        Treating others as you would like to be treated

o        Faith in a higher power, and

o        Doing good in the world

• Support for MAX’s Mutual Aid Ministries program that provides emergency grants to faith communities, families and individuals who are facing extreme financial hardships.
• Ambitious sales and retention targets.

“The MAX values are the same that have been instilled in me all my life,” Winter said.  “Quality customer service begins with each of the featured MAX values.”

“MAX has helped us grow our business,” Winter continued.  “It is a personable company.  It makes an extra effort to make sure our members and policy holders are treated as an individual, not just a policy number.  MAX fills a special need in the small town and rural market that we serve.”

Jason Winter is active in the community.  He is an elder/board member of the Harrisonville Community Church, Past President and Board Member of the Harrisonville Christian School and a Harrisonville Chapter Rotarian.

Winter Agency is located at 700 Plaza Drive, Harrisonville, MO.  Phone:  816-380-5222.  FAX:  816-884-5621.  E-mail:  winter.ins@gmail.com.

MAX is headquartered at 4400 College Boulevard, Suite 250, Overland Park, KS  66211.  Phone:  877-971-6300.  To learn more about MAX and Mutual Aid Ministries, visit www.MAXInsurance.com.

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Photo:  Mark Files, MAX Midwest Sales Manager, presenting plaque to Andrea Wilson and Jason Winter of Winter Agency in Harrisonville, MO.

(Waynesboro, VA, June 15, 2015) – Weaver Insurance Agency of Waynesboro has earned the highest award from insurance carrier MutualAid eXchange (MAX).

The MAX Premier Agency designation recognizes Weaver’s commitment to MAX’s fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance coverage and business practices.

“MAX is a company built on faith, strong values and service to others.  That’s the kind of independent agents we look for and we’re proud to recognize Weaver Insurance Agency for being among the best of these,” said David Wine, CEO of MAX.

David Mininger is the lead MAX Agent of the agency, which was founded in 1958.  “MAX is built around the core foundational ideas that we at Weaver Insurance believe in, which include doing business morally and ethically.  We build relationships based on honesty, integrity and exemplary service in meeting the needs of our clients,” Mininger said.

To earn the award Weaver Insurance met several criteria including:

• Commitment to the MAX values of

o        Treating others as you would like to be treated

o        Faith in a higher power, and

o        Doing good in the world

• Support for MAX’s Mutual Aid Ministries program that provides emergency grants to faith communities, families and individuals who are facing extreme financial hardships.
• Ambitious sales and retention targets.

“MAX provides our clients with a faith-based, socially responsible option.  They want to deal with a company that respects their values,” Mininger said.  “MAX helps us meet needs that other companies may not.”

In addition to this award from MAX, Weaver Insurance has received numerous insurance industry awards as well as the Best of Virginia in 2014 by Virginia Living.  The agency is a member of the Augusta Homebuilders Association, the area Chamber of Commerce and volunteers with the Mennonite Disaster Service and Relief program.

Weaver Insurance is located at 201 Osage Lane, Waynesboro, VA.  Phone:  540-943-1221.  FAX:  540-943-3847.  Email:  info@weaverinsfin.com.  Website:  www.weaverinsfin.com.

MAX is headquartered at 4400 College Boulevard, Suite 250, Overland Park, KS  66211.  Phone:  877-971-6300.  To learn more about MAX and Mutual Aid Ministries, visit www.MAXInsurance.com.

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Photo:  David Mininger of Weaver Insurance Agency receives MAX Premier Agency Plaque with MAX Sales Manager, Deana Richardson

(Pomeroy, OH, June 15, 2015) – The Vaughan Agency, LLC of Pomeroy, OH has earned the highest award from insurance carrierMutualAid eXchange (MAX).

The MAX Premier Agency designation recognizes The Vaughan Agency’s commitment to MAX’s fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance coverage and business practices.

“MAX is a company built on faith, strong values and service to others.  That’s the kind of independent agents we look for and we’re proud to recognize The Vaughan Agency for being among the best of these,” said David Wine, CEO of MAX.

Donald E. Vaughan, Sr., is Agency Principal and Ashlee (Vaughan) Enslen is the key MAX representative at the 15-year-old agency.  “MAX has helped us differentiate ourselves from the competition,” Vaughan said.  “MAX is like finding a friend who believes what you believe, is concerned about the world around them and at the end of the day offers a needed product at a reasonable rate.  When our clients call MAX they’re well pleased with the service they receive.”

To earn the award Vaughan Insurance met several criteria including:

• Commitment to the MAX values of

o        Treating others as you would like to be treated

o        Faith in a higher power, and

o        Doing good in the world

• Support for MAX’s Mutual Aid Ministries program that provides emergency grants to faith communities, families and individuals who are facing extreme financial hardships.
• Ambitious sales and retention targets.

“At the Vaughan Agency our core values are to treat everyone with respect, to always do what’s best for our clients, to be a great place to work and to give back to the community,” said Enslen.  “We greatly appreciate the partnership we have with MAX who shares these same values.”

Vaughan and Enslen are active in their community, serving in key roles with their Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Preschool, Council on Aging and their Church.

The Vaughan Agency, LLC is located at 505 Mulberry Heights, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769.  Phone:  740-992-9784.  FAX:  740-992-7980.  Email:  Donald@thevaughanagency.com.  Website:  www.thevaughanagency.com.

MAX is headquartered at 4400 College Boulevard, Suite 250, Overland Park, KS  66211.  Phone:  877-971-6300.  To learn more about MAX and Mutual Aid Ministries, visit www.MAXInsurance.com.

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Photo:  Donald Vaughan (left) receiving the MAX Premier Agency Award from Phil Blount, MAX Sales Manager

(Findlay, OH, May 26, 2015) — ARK Insurance Services of Findlay has earned the highest award from insurance carrier MutualAid eXchange (MAX).

The MAX Premier Agency designation recognizes ARK’s commitment to MAX’s fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance coverage and business practices.

“MAX is a company built on faith, strong values and service to others.  That’s the kind of independent agents we look for and we’re proud to recognize ARK Insurance Services for being among the best of these,” said David Wine, CEO of MAX.

Kathy Coppes has owned ARK for eight years.  “We are people focused and believe in respecting our customers and everyone we do business with.  As an independent agency we work hard to find the right coverage for our customers.  MAX just happens to be one of our “go to” companies, knowing we are offering our customers the best service, with the best company for their needs, at the best rate we can offer. We are deeply grateful for this prestigious award.”

To earn the award ARK Insurance Services met several criteria including:

• Commitment to the MAX values of
  • Treating others as you would like to be treated
  • Faith in a higher power, and
  • Doing good in the world
• Support for MAX’s Mutual Aid Ministries program that provides emergency grants to faith communities, families and individuals who are facing extreme financial hardships.
• Ambitious sales and retention targets.

“MAX is a one-of-a-kind insurance company that cares for its members beyond the contract,” Coppes said.  “We are excited to be the exclusive representative of MAX in this area and to be recognized as a Premier MAX Agency.”

ARK Insurance Services is located at 704 W Foulke Ave, Findlay OH 45840.  Phone: 419-425-4200.  Email:  kcoppes@arkinsservices.com.

To learn more about MAX and Mutual Aid Ministries, visit www.MAXInsurance.com.

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Photo:  Phil Blount, OH & PA Sales Manager presenting MAX’s Premier Agency plaque to Kathy Coppes of ARK Insurance.