News Summary
Higginbotham has partnered with Stephens Insurance Services to enhance insurance offerings for clients in Lubbock and West Texas. This collaboration combines local relationships with broader resources, aiming to provide comprehensive benefits solutions. As a result, both firms will expand their services, focusing on group and individual health benefits, as well as Medicare advisory services. The partnership promises to improve community connections and client satisfaction through enriched service offerings while maintaining a local touch.
Texas – In an effort to enhance its service offerings, Higginbotham has entered a partnership with Stephens Insurance Services, a benefits specialist based in Lubbock. This strategic collaboration aims to combine Stephens’ strong local relationships with Higginbotham’s extensive resources, ultimately expanding the range of benefits services available across West Texas and into eastern New Mexico.
The partnership seeks to provide comprehensive solutions for clients, particularly in complex public sector and commercial accounts. Higginbotham’s chairman and CEO highlighted the advantages of combining local leadership and benefits expertise, positioning the expanded partnership to better meet client needs.
Stephens Insurance Services specializes in three main areas: group benefits, individual health and life benefits, and Medicare advisory services. Through this partnership, Stephens plans to expand these offerings while maintaining its strong focus on its core specializations. This enhanced service model allows clients to access a full range of benefits services under one brand, improving client convenience and deepening service capabilities.
This collaboration is particularly advantageous for clients that require more intricate services, such as those in the public sector. The partnership will significantly benefit school districts and public entities, leveraging Higginbotham’s expertise in handling public sector clients, which has been a historical strength of the firm.
Another pivotal reason for the partnership stems from Higginbotham’s employee-ownership model and the supportive corporate culture it promotes. Local firm Stephens Insurance Services, founded in 1997 by Ed Stephens and currently led by his son, Zach Stephens, noted that they aimed to continue doing what they excel at, which facilitated a smooth connection with Higginbotham. The partnership is envisioned as a supportive collaboration where Stephens operates independently but fully utilizes Higginbotham’s additional resources to enhance its own service capabilities.
The collaboration is poised to improve operations for employees, clients, and the broader community effectively. This transformative partnership integrates local expertise with the advantages of a larger firm, fulfilling the needs of clients who require comprehensive benefits solutions. Positive feedback from other local insurance agents who have previously joined Higginbotham also played a significant role in reinforcing the decision to partner.
Higginbotham is an employee-owned firm headquartered in Fort Worth that provides insurance, financial, and human resources services. This partnership with Stephens Insurance Services represents a significant step in their commitment to delivering high-quality service tailored to the unique needs of Texas and New Mexico residents while fostering local economic growth.
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