J. Craig Collins Joins National Brokerage

TAMPA, Fla., May 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- National Brokerage announced today that J. Craig Collins will join the firm as Executive Vice President effective May 19.  In his role, Collins will be responsible for general business development including creating strategic business initiatives and developing sales and marketing activity for the organization.  For more information about National Brokerage, visit https://www.natbrokers.com.

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"We are thrilled to have Craig join our team," said Lance Barton, co-founder and principal of National Brokerage.  "His industry knowledge and leadership will be invaluable as we continue our expansion into multiple markets.  National Brokerage is undergoing tremendous growth and Craig's passion for the insurance business and his vast experience will enhance our efforts to support our independent producers and institutional clients."

With more than 37 years experience, Collins brings broad-based knowledge of the financial services industry and leadership experience in managing and developing independent distribution.  He served as Senior Vice President at Voya Financial (formerly ING US) and was responsible for the Independent General Agency channel and later co-managed the Independent Life Sales channel, Voya's largest life insurance distribution channel.  More recently, he was Vice President at Ohio National Financial Services where he was responsible for the Southeast Division.  Mr. Collins began his insurance career as an agent in 1977.  He has been actively involved in the industry including participation in LIMRA's Brokerage Committee, which he chaired in 2010 and 2011, LIMRA's Distribution Leaders Round Table, NAILBA and AALU.  He studied Business Administration at the University of Kentucky and holds FINRA series 6 and 26 license.

"I am honored and excited to join National Brokerage," noted Collins.  "I have been very familiar with the agency and its leadership for many years and respect them for their unparalleled professionalism and integrity in how they support their distribution partners.  More than ever, producers need help growing their business, not just simply transacting a piece of business," Collins added. "No one owns this responsibility better than National Brokerage."

About National Brokerage
As an industry leader, National Brokerage has a nationwide presence supporting over 2,500 agents and representing over 50 insurance carriers by offering a wide range of products and services.  The firm specializes in sales, marketing and underwriting support for life insurance, annuity, LTC, Disability Income and health insurance products.  Additionally, National Brokerage has proprietary technology that supports independent insurance professionals and institutional customers.

National Brokerage has been supporting agents since 1996 with professional staff that has grown to over 75 employees in five different locations (Tampa, Boise, Pittsburgh, Colorado Springs and Atlanta).

SOURCE National Brokerage