Teague Wright Joins Highland Capital Brokerage as Sr. Vice President, Distribution
Birmingham, AL, October 14, 2013 – Highland Capital Brokerage, Inc. (HCB) announced today that Teague Wright has joined the company as Sr. Vice President, Distribution. In this position, Ms. Wright will be focused on underwriting excellence, training and mentoring to firm underwriting, consulting on cases, and case advocacy.
Additionally, she will assist in strengthening carrier relations and supporting the company’s efforts to grow the HighCap Financial producer group.
"We are very pleased that Teague has joined the Highland Capital Brokerage team,” said Jim Gelder, CEO. She brings a unique capability in underwriting and distribution management and is widely known and respected by leading producers and carrier leadership for her exceptional marketing and underwriting expertise.”
Ms. Wright has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining HCB, she served as a member of the executive team at Crump Life Insurance Services, Inc., where she led The Potomac Group and was responsible for running a large part of Crump's independent distribution business. Before that, Ms. Wright built the underwriting department at NFP Life Insurance Services, Inc., specializing in the placement of large and complex cases while traveling around the country to work with financial planners and their clients. She has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, authored several articles in trade publications, and has been a frequent speaker at industry association meetings. Ms. Wright is a member of AALU.
About Highland Capital Brokerage
Committed to helping successful financial advisors and insurance professionals to grow their business, Highland Capital Brokerage creates trusted relationships by delivering customized insurance solutions, personalized local service and support, and superior value. HCB has differentiated itself among multi-carrier brokerage agencies through an emphasis on providing value-added marketing and point-of-sale support. HCB provides objective access to major insurance carriers, advanced planning support, expertise in risk underwriting, and back office processing to insurance brokers, financial planners, and various institutions such as banks, wirehouses, and certified public accountant firms. To learn more about Highland Capital Brokerage, visit www.highlandbrokerage.com.
Media Contact:
Wilma Turner
(205) 263-9266
wturner@highland.com
