Jim Couch retiring after 53 years in insurance business
His career began as an agent for
"I will certainly miss being at the office, the office atmosphere, and the office staff, but after the length of time I have been doing this, it's time to hang it up," Couch said.
A reception in his honor will be held
He has a cumulative total of 53 years, seven months in the insurance business.
He became a
Bomford, Couch & Wilson was established in
The firm took on its current name following a 2016 merger with
The digital age has resulted in the biggest change in the insurance industry, Couch said.
"Everything is handled more electronically," he said. "Years and years ago, it was more hands-on: applications, typing, communication. Now everything is the speed of light what with cell phones and computers. It's a lot different now."
The merger gave Gallagher a footprint in northeastern
Its closest offices previously were in
Gallagher has about 26,000 employees in 58 countries and has more than 650 sales and service offices.
What's Couch got planned for retirement?
"I do not have an answer," he joked. "Probably do some work with the
In a farewell letter to clients, Couch said, "Our area survived the departure of
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