CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial property/casualty insurance brokers Arthur Haas and Jeffrey King joined the Swantner & Gordon branch office of Higginbotham in Corpus Christi, Texas. Higginbotham is listed as one of the largest independent insurance firms in the U.S. and Texas based on revenue and has more than 20 offices across the state.
Haas and King join the firm as associates to help business owners in the surrounding area secure insurance coverage proper for their unique risk profiles and budgets. Haas will serve the general business sector while King will concentrate on energy and habitational accounts.
"Arthur and Jeff have parlayed successful careers in sales and marketing into the insurance industry," said Steve Addkison, managing director of Higginbotham at Swantner & Gordon. "We're always looking for tenacious, talented and resourceful young entrepreneurs to help us grow our business, and they have proven their ability."
Haas was most recently development officer and associate athletic director for development at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi. He managed contribution, endowment and sponsorship fundraising programs for the school's athletic department since 1999. Haas graduated from St. Edward's University, Austin in 1993.
Haas gives time and talent to the Blessed John Paul II High School Advisory Board, Corpus Christi Mustangs, Conquer the Coast Steering Committee, Leadership Corpus Christi, National Little League Board, Journey To Damascus/Walk To Emmaus/ACTS, St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Tejas Management Systems.
King came to Higginbotham from Pamlab, LLC in Corpus Christi where he was a medical sales representative for three years and grew his territory sales to the top fourth of the company. That was preceded by positions at Paris Aquatic Center, Red River Publishing, Vista Management and Young Life. King graduated from Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi in 2007.
King is involved with the Association of Energy Service Companies, Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce and Young Life College TAMUCC Leadership.
About Higginbotham
Higginbotham is a single source for insurance, risk management and financial services that provides access to commercial and personal property/casualty coverage, employee benefits, retirement plans, life insurance and executive compensation through more than 250 regional and national carriers. The firm was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, with more than 20 additional offices in the state. Higginbotham ranks as the nation's 32 largest independent insurance brokerage firm based on revenue (Business Insurance, July 2013). Visit www.higginbotham.net for more information.
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