AF Group Names Middle Market Agency of the Year Winner

LANSING, Mich., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AF Group is proud to recognize two agencies with Middle Market Agency of the Year awards based on their strong premium performance, new business growth and retention during 2024. The Midwest Region winner is ProValue, and the East Region winner is McKee Risk Management.

"ProValue and McKee Risk Management demonstrate what it means to build true partnership and trust," said Michelle McLane, senior vice president of Middle Market and National Accounts for AF Group's Commercial Markets division. "I'm excited to recognize their ongoing commitment to the needs of our shared customers, their expertise and ongoing delivery of a superior customer experience in a challenging marketplace. I look forward to another exciting year of shared success."

"ProValue is very proud and excited to be recognized as Agency of The Year," said Dave Vogel, vice president of Insurance Sales at ProValue. "We place a high value on our strategic partnerships, and we hope to continue building our relationship with AF Group. We humbly accept this award." 

"It is a great honor to receive this award for the second time," said Scott Porterfield, senior vice president of McKee Risk Management. "Since our inception almost 25 years ago, McKee Risk Management prides ourselves on our underwriting expertise and relationship driven model. Our core values match up perfectly with the AF Group. Their expertise has allowed us to profitably grow our mutual book of business, and we look forward to our partnership with continued growth and profitability."

"Our strong bonds with our agent partners center on shared values and an unwavering commitment to show up for our mutual customers with expertise and empathy," said Justin Bealhen, vice president of Middle Market for AF Group's Commercial Markets division. "We congratulate ProValue and McKee Risk Management on their consistent and outstanding performance. We're excited to build on this momentum in the year ahead."

About ProValue
ProValue® Insurance is an independent agency providing customized insurance products and business services to organizations in need of risk transfer. Delivering unparalleled knowledge and experience, ProValue helps protect against more than organizational risk, offering coverages for personal assets to individuals throughout Mid-America.

About McKee Risk Management
McKee Risk Management is committed to delivering specialized underwriting, claims and risk control to select groups of insureds through our established agents. As a Program Administrator, we recognize the importance of strong and deep relationships with both the Carriers with whom we are aligned and our Agents and Brokers.

About AF Group
AF Group is a nationally recognized holding company whose affiliated insurance companies are premier providers of specialty insurance solutions offered through independent agents nationwide. All policies are underwritten by a licensed insurer subsidiary. For more information, visit afgroup.com. © AF Group.

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