LifeMark Partners, Inc. Adds New BGA Partner: One Resource Group

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BALTIMORE, Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeMark Partners, Inc., one of the nation's largest independent national insurance marketing organizations, adds another Broker General Agent (BGA) partner, One Resource Group, one of the nation's largest BGAs supporting life, annuity, long-term care and disability income product lines in all 50 states. Based in Roanoke, Indiana, this partner agency brings LifeMark to a total of 39 BGA partners.

"We are thrilled to welcome One Resource Group to our organization, adding another top caliber agency to our ranks. With our shared commitment to professionalism and integrity, One Resource Group is exactly the type of partner we look to be part of our organization. We are confident that our resources and expertise will bring new opportunities and value for their clients, and are excited to have their voice among our network of partners innovating and driving our industry forward," said William Shelow, CLU®, ChFC®, CPCU®, LLIF, president and chief executive officer, LifeMark Partners.

"After extensive research, we chose to partner with LifeMark as it became obvious that they are unmatched in the resources and tools they provide. LifeMark's BGA network is extensive and the quality of the partners we will be associated with is exceptional. To have access to this wealth of intellectual capital is very important in facilitating innovation and creativity in independent distribution," Todd J. Stewart, President and CEO.

LifeMark Partners works to provide affiliated brokerage general agencies with the partnership, expertise and access to industry-leading resources needed to enhance their life insurance distribution and grow their agencies. This includes the most expansive underwriting resources in the industry, providing access to the Swiss Re and Hanover Re underwriting manuals, a medical director and exclusive reinsurance programs to help place jumbo capacity and more difficult cases. Advanced marketing and sales support, product knowledge and case design, and ongoing educational and training opportunities round out the service offerings provided to partner BGAs. LifeMark recognizes that its greatest asset is the intellectual capital of its partner agencies, which represent the best in class in brokerage, and the company places a significant focus on collaboration and sharing of best practices.

One Resource Group (ORG) was created in 2002 with a goal to become a one-stop-shop for all its agent and producer clients. With a team of highly skilled and highly motivated people who work tirelessly to improve the brokerage experience they offer a vast range of insurance services including case design, case management, advanced markets and experienced underwriting for life insurance, long-term care, disability, critical illness and annuities. As both a partner to its clients and a leader in the industry, they are dedicated to helping expand the clients' individual businesses with care and integrity. For more information about One Resource Group, visit www.orgcorp.com or call 888.467.6755.

About LifeMark Partners, Inc.
LifeMark Partners exists to leverage partner, carrier and industry resources and expertise to enhance and expand life insurance distribution for the benefit of all stakeholders. As an independent insurance marketing organization, LifeMark is dedicated to the ongoing development and enhancement of BGA partner resources to help undeniably differentiate partner agencies from the competition. Affiliates benefit from some of the most robust service offerings in the market today, including expansive underwriting capabilities, advanced case design support, sales and product benchmarking tools, and turnkey sales and marketing systems. At its core, LifeMark Partners was founded as a study group more than 40 years ago and is celebrating more than 20 years as a leading IMO. This foundation provides a unique opportunity to form strategic alliances and share best practices for partners to grow their agencies together through regular training, networking and educational opportunities. With unparalleled partnership, expertise and access to these industry-leading resources, LifeMark Partners provides affiliates The strength of many. The power of one. To learn more about the qualifications necessary to become a LifeMark partner, visit www.LifeMarkPartners.com or call 410.837.3022.