NBA Player, Coach, Mr. Kentucky Basketball Joins Van Zandt, Emrich & Cary

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Van Zandt, Emrich & Cary, one of the nation's leading independent insurance agencies, announces the addition of Winston Bennett III to its professional team. Bennett joins Van Zandt following a successful basketball career spanning 30 years. Kentucky's Mr. Basketball, 1983, and a University of Kentucky standout, Bennett played professionally for the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. Following his NBA career, Bennett coached the Boston Celtics, University of Kentucky, Mid-Continent University, and Kentucky State University. His hiring was announced by CEO Mike Arnold.

"A former NBA player and two-time collegiate conference coach of the year, Winston Bennett is a team player with proven leadership skills. A finesse player on the court and in the boardroom, Winston is a great addition to our roster," said Arnold.     

Bennett looks forward to a long, successful career as an agent for Van Zandt, Emrich & Cary. "I'm honored to put my skills to work for the Van Zandt team. I look forward to working alongside the best insurance producers, clients, and carriers in the business for the balance of my working life," said Bennett.

About Van Zandt, Emrich & Cary
Celebrating its 100^th anniversary in 2014, Louisville, Kentucky's Van Zandt, Emrich & Cary employs 50 professionals and serves over 6,000 businesses and individuals locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. Generating annual premium volume exceeding $50 million, Van Zandt is one of the largest,  most successful independent insurance agencies in the region and nation.

A full-service professional insurance sales organization, Van Zandt, Emrich & Cary provides insurance and consulting services in areas including Property & Casualty, Bonding, Professional Liability, Life & Health, Disability, Employee Benefits, and Financial Services. Relationship-driven, Van Zandt, Emrich & Cary is committed to delivering a total package of best-in-class insurance products, risk management services, and hands-on support. Clients benefit from Van Zandt, Emrich & Cary's professional relationships with the best insurance carriers and most trusted financial services firms in the business. Whether serving a multinational corporation or small family business, Van Zandt, Emrich & Cary is dedicated to delivering insurance products and risk management services that support client success—over the next 100 years and beyond. Contact www.vzecins.com  or 800-928-7355.

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