Will you commit to adding 1 positive item to the Network each month? (it can be a Question, an Answer, an INVITE or really anything positive)
Yes
About my Business:
Downing & Gayle Insurance Services, Inc.
Downing & Gayle Insurance was founded in 1987 with a firm promise and commitment to outstanding customer service. We believe that purchasing insurance can be made simple for the customer by taking the time to explain coverage and options. As an independent insurance agency, we encourage you to leave the shopping to us.
We represent A rated companies with proven track records and excellent claims service. Our agency is family owned and operated and we consider our insureds to be a part of our extended family. So whether you are relocating to the Raleigh area or a lifetime resident, remember . . .
we make “no apologies for old-fashioned service.”
Mission Statement:
To insure our clients' future by providing superior products at competitive prices with exceptional service.
We are committed to maintaining a high standard of excellence in all that we do and establishing a firm relationship of mutual trust and service with each of our clients.
About Me:
Born in Charlotte, NC. Attended UNCC where I received a BA in Business Administration in 1984. Moved to Raleigh, NC in 1986. I received a Masters of Divinity and Masters of Christian Education from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1988.
I have 9 years experience in retail management, 25 yrears experience in the corrugated packaging industry, and 10 years in the insurance industry.
I am currently licensed in North Carolina as an insurance broker and agent for both Property and Liablilty as well as Life and Health. I am also an approved insurance instructor in North Carolina. I received my CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designation in 2004 and serve as an active member of the Society of CIC.
My Ideal Customer is:
For Personal Lines: Homeowners, Renters, New car buyers, teenage drivers.
For Commercial Lines: Small businesses with 25 or fewer employees; Property Managers; Real Estate offices; Doctor & Attorney offices; all Construction Trades and Contractors; Pharmacies; Beauty Salons; Consultants in most any field.
My Ideal Referral Partner is:
Mortgage lenders; Real Estate agents; Builders who use a lot of subcontractors; Property Managers; Relocation Services.
I am a big supporter of "going green". But, I feel the same way about this as I do about only buying and consuming organically grown foods. Why must we pay a premium for someone doing something that is good for all of mankind? No, I'm not going to s…
This group is for all professionals related to construction especially interested in Federal contract marketing and international projects but not limit to and welcome you all to join us.
Hey Allen, Wanted to take a minute and personally share the Local Coffee Break networking opportunity we're trying to foster to connect members and to let you know I'll be posting info on the 2009 Christmas party soon - please keep a look out.
At 12:19pm on October 22, 2009, Stephanie Wu said…
Hi Allen,
Let me know if you can come.
Regards,
Stephanie
Time: October 27, 2009 from 8:30am to 10am
Location: New World Coffee House
Street: 4112 Pleasant Valley Road
City/Town: Raleigh NC 27612
Website or Map: http://inside919.ning.com/p...
Phone: 919-786-0091
Event Type: local coffee break
Organized By: Pat Howlett
At 8:56am on September 25, 2009, Stephanie Wu said…
Hi J,
Thanks for joining.
Stephanie
At 2:54pm on September 23, 2009, Stephanie Wu said…
Hi J,
Welcome to join our group. http://inside919.ning.com/group/919constructiongroup
Stephanie
At 4:43pm on September 12, 2009, Pat Howlett said…
Hey Allen, hope you can make it to the End of Summer "Social Hour" Trying to get a bunch of inSiders to meet each other offline. It's what I do :)
Hi Allen! I'll put you in my "rolodex".... I am a litigation attorney and work in the field of construction litigation, so it sounds like we have similar clients.