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"J. Smith Lanier & Co. Named in the Atlanta Journal Constitution Top Workplaces For 2012"
— Atlanta, Ga---On Sunday, April 22nd, the Atlanta Journal Constitution published the annual “Top Workplaces 2012,”a list of the best places to work in the Atlanta region, and J. Smith Lanier & Co. was ...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Sponsors Eighth Annual Golf Classic to Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
— Atlanta, Georgia—The Eighth Annual J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Golf Classic to benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children will appropriately take place during National Brain Tumor Awareness Mon...	Full Story > >

The Society of CIC Honors 30 Year Member Jim Pate
— West Point, Ga.-The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) recognized Jim Pate of Columbus, Georgia, CIC at J. Smith Lanier & Co., with a certificate honoring his 30 years of faithful pa...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Ranked #1 By Business Insurance as "The Best Places To Work In Insurance"
— On November 1, Business Insurance recognized the 2011 Best Places to Work in Insurance. The 50 qualifying companies earned this distinction after an in-depth assessment of workplace benefits, polici...	Full Story > >

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley Appoints J. Smith Lanier & Co., Sr. Vice President, W. Thomas Younger to Alabama Health Insurance Exchange Study Commission
— West Point, Ga---Alabama Governor, Robert Bentley recently appointed J. Smith Lanier & Co., Senior Vice President, W. Thomas Younger, CLU, GBDS to the Alabama Health Insurance Exchange Study Commissio...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Welcomes New Commercial Lines Producer, Rusty Palmer
— West Point, Georgia-J. Smith Lanier & Co. is pleased to announce Rusty Palmer has joined J. Smith Lanier & Co. in Augusta, Georgia as a Commercial Lines Producer. Rusty is a 1990 graduate of Georgia...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Named 2011 Best Places to Work in Insurance
— West Point, Ga.--- J. Smith Lanier & Co. was recently named as one of the 2011 Best Places to Work in Insurance. The awards program was created in 2009 by Business Insurance in partnership with Best C...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Welcomes Senior Marketing Specialist Mary Jacka Hall
— West Point, Georgia-J. Smith Lanier & Co. is pleased to welcome Mary Jacka Hall as the new Senior Marketing Specialist in Birmingham, Alabama. Mary joins J. Smith Lanier & Co., from Cobbs, Allen & Hal...	Full Story > >

The Society of CIC Honors 30 Year Member Karl Kerzic
— West Point, Ga.-The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) recognized Karl Kerzic of Augusta, Georgia , CIC, of J. Smith Lanier & Co., with a certificate honoring his 30 years of faithful p...	Full Story > >

The Society of CIC Honors 30 Year Member Frederick Lanier
— West Point, Ga.-The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) recognized Frederick Lanier of Huntsville, Alabama, CIC, of J. Smith Lanier & Co., with a certificate honoring his 30 years of faith...	Full Story > >

Our Town/Willow Point Volunteer Fire Department Receives Grant to Purchase Breathing Equipment
— ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (August 23, 2011) – Like most fire departments across the country, the Our Town/Willow Point Volunteer Fire Department operates on a limited budget, yet the cost for updating and ...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Ranked # 18 in the 100 Largest U. S. Broker By Business Insurance
— West Point, Georgia-- Business Insurance, a national risk management insurance magazine, reported July 18, 2011, that J. Smith Lanier & Co. ranked #18 among the 100 largest brokerage firms in the Unit...	Full Story > >

JOHNS CREEK FIREFIGHTERS RECEIVE CRITICAL NEW PROTECTIVE GEAR
— JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (May 23, 2011) – J. Smith Lanier & Co. is partnering with Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company to donate $5,000 to the Johns Creek Fire Department to fund new turnout gear. Turnouts a...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Raises Over $180 ,000 To Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
— West Point, Ga.-J. Smith Lanier & Co. is proud to announce over $180, 000 net revenue was recently raised at the Seventh Annual J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Classic to Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundat...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Chosen Top Workplaces by The Atlanta Journal Constitution
— Atlanta, Ga---On Sunday, April 17th, the Atlanta Journal Constitution published the annual “Top Workplaces 2011,”a list of the best places to work in the Atlanta region, and J. Smith Lanier & Co. was ...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Sponsors Seventh Annual Golf Classic To Benefit Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
— Atlanta, Georgia—The Seventh Annual J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Golf Classic to benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children will take place on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 at the Château Élan Golf C...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Welcomes Rosemary Blair As Senior Vice President of International Practice
— West Point, Georgia-J. Smith Lanier & Co. is pleased to welcome Rosemary Blair as the new Corporate Senior Vice President of International Practice. Rosemary joins J. Smith Lanier & Co. from Marsh US...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Recognizes Vice President Promotion
— Atlanta, Georgia—J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the largest privately owned insurance brokers in the United States, is honored to announce Carrollton employee, Newton Jennings was promoted to Vice Pr...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Awards Ken Govar of Columbus The Edith Lanier Wickham Award
— West Point, Ga- J. Smith Lanier & Co. is honored to announce Ken Govar was awarded the Edith Lanier Wickham “Living the Vision” award at the company’s annual conference held on January 28, 2011. Fo...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Awards Jennifer Pool of Atlanta The Edith Lanier Wickham Award West Point, Ga- J. Smith Lanier & Co. is honored to announce Jennifer Pool
— West Point, Ga- J. Smith Lanier & Co. is honored to announce Jennifer Pool was awarded the Edith Lanier Wickham “Living the Vision” award at the company’s annual conference held on January 28, 2011....	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Recognizes Senior Account Executive Promotion
— West Point, Georgia—J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the largest privately owned insurance brokers in the United States, is honored to announce Lexington employee, Kav Milward, was promoted to Senior Acc...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Recognizes Senior Account Executive Promotion
— West Point, Georgia—J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the largest privately owned insurance brokers in the United States, is honored to announce an Opelika employee, Ben Leard was promoted to Senior Accou...	Full Story > >

Business Insurance Names J. Smith Lanier & Co. 2010 Best Places to Work in Insurance
— On September 23, Business Insurance recognized the 2010 Best Places to Work in Insurance. The 54 qualifying companies earned this distinction after an in-depth assessment of workplace benefits, polic...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Appoints Yearian as Lead Resource on Health Care Reform
— West Point, Ga--J. Smith Lanier & Co. recently appointed Tom Yearian as the lead resource on the recent Health Care Reform legislation passed by Congress earlier this year. Tom has been with J. Smi...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Ranked # 18 in the 100 Largest U. S. Broker By Business Insurance
— West Point, Georgia-- Business Insurance, a national risk management insurance magazine, reported July 19, 2010 that J. Smith Lanier & Co. is ranked #18 among the 100 largest brokerage firms in the Un...	Full Story > >

Lexington division of fire and emergency services receives donation for critical rescue device
— LEXINGTON, KY (Aug. 24, 2010) – The Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services protects 285 square miles, most of which are rural areas, surround by rivers, streams, cliffs and wooded areas. In...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Awards David Beckwith the Edith Lanier Wickham Award
— West Point, Georgia- J. Smith Lanier & Co. is honored to announce David Beckwith, was awarded the Edith Lanier Wickham “Living the Vision” award at the May sales meeting. Beckwith works in The J. Smit...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Raises Over $180,000 To Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
— West Point, Ga.—J. Smith Lanier & Co. is proud to announce over $180,000 net revenue was recently raised at the Sixth Annual J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Classic to Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Named Regional Greenwich Excellence Award Winner for Customer Satisfaction By Greenwich Associates
— West Point, Ga.--– J. Smith Lanier & Co., was recognized as one of a few brokers to receive Greenwich Excellence Award for Overall Customer satisfaction in the Southeast. The survey asked more tha...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Matches Up To $25,000 For Haiti
— West Point, Ga.--J. Smith Lanier & Co. announced today it will match up to $25,000 of employee donations for relief efforts to help those in Haiti affected by the earthquake. With the employee contr...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Ranked # 24 in the 100 Largest U. S. Broker By Business Insurance
— West Point, Georgia-- Business Insurance, a national risk management insurance magazine, reported July 21, 2008 that J. Smith Lanier & Co. is ranked #24 among the 100 largest brokerage firms in the Un...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Raises $ 220,000 To Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc.
— West Point, Ga.—J. Smith Lanier & Co. is proud to announce over $220,000 net revenue was recently raised at the Fourth Annual J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Classic to Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundatio...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Sponsors Fourth Annual Golf Classic To Benefit Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
— Atlanta, Georgia—The Fourth Annual J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Golf Classic to benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children will take place on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at the Château Élan Golf Club. ...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Sponsors Fifth Annual Golf Classic To Benefit Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
— Atlanta, Georgia—The Fifth Annual J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Golf Classic to benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2008 at the Château Élan Golf Club. ...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Awarded 2008 Rough Notes Company Community Service Honoree
— West Point, Ga.--On March 19, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana, The Rough Notes Company awarded J. Smith Lanier & Co. with the 2008 Community Service Award. The Rough Notes Company Community Service Awa...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Purchases Insuramerica Aviation, Inc.
— West Point, Ga.--J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the country’s oldest and largest insurance brokerage firms, announced effective, March 1, 2008, they acquired Insuramerica Aviation, Inc., located in L...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Recognizes Vice President Promotion
— Atlanta, Georgia—J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the largest privately owned insurance brokers in the United States, is honored to announce an Opelika employee, Toni Varner was promoted to Vice Presiden...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Recognizes Executive Promotions
— Atlanta, Georgia—J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the largest privately owned insurance brokers in the United States, is honored to announce two Columbus employees were promoted at the company’s annual...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Recognizes Executive Promotion
— Atlanta, Georgia—J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the largest privately owned insurance brokers in the United States, is honored to announce two Birmingham employees, Mike Newman and Bo Evans were promot...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Employee Toni Atkinson Awarded 2007 Outstanding CSR in Georgia
— Atlanta, Georgia—The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research has announced that Toni Atkinson is the 2007 Outstanding Customer Service Representative of the year recipient for the S...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. and Wachovia Insurance Services of Lexington, Kentucky Sign Joint Venture Agreement
— West Point, Ga.—J. Smith Lanier & Co. and Wachovia Insurance Services Inc. announced effective July 1, 2007, a joint venture agreement to market their services in the Lexington area. Wachovia Insuranc...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Raises $215,000 To Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc.
— West Point, Georgia—J. Smith Lanier & Co. is proud to announce $215,000 was recently raised at the Third Annual J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Classic to Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Chil...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Sponsors Third Annual Golf Classic To Benefit Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
— J. Smith Lanier & Co. Sponsors Third Annual Golf Classic To Benefit Brain Tumor Foundation for Children Atlanta, Georgia—The Third Annual J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Golf Classic to benefit the B...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Promotes Philip Saussy To Senior Vice President and Benefits Practice Leader
— West Point, Ga. – J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the country’s oldest and largest independent insurance brokerage firms, announces the promotion of Philip Saussy to Senior Vice President and Benefits P...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. and Anderson, Williams & Co. Execute Agreement
— J. Smith Lanier & Co. and Anderson, Williams & Co. Execute Agreement West Point, Georgia--J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the oldest, largest and most respected independent insurance brokerage firm...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. earns Senior Partner status with Grange Insurance
— Columbus, Ohio – J. Smith Lanier & Co. of Columbus has earned the Senior Partner designation from Grange Insurance, the highest designation a Grange agent partner may receive. Located at 200 Brookston...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. and Saussy Insurance Sign Agreement
— J. Smith Lanier & Co. and Saussy Insurance Sign Agreement West Point, Georgia--J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the oldest, largest and most respected independent insurance brokerage firms in the coun...	Full Story > >

William D. Ploeger Joins J. Smith Lanier & Co. As Senior Vice President
— Columbus, Georgia--J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the oldest, largest, and most respected independent insurance brokerage firms in the country, is pleased to announce William D. (Bill) Ploeger has join...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Raises over $150,000 To Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc.
— West Point, Georgia—J. Smith Lanier & Co. is proud to announce $150,000 net revenue was recently raised at the Second Annual J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Classic to Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. and Wachovia Insurance Services of Columbus Sign Joint Venture Agreement
— Columbus, Georgia—J. Smith Lanier & Co. and Wachovia Insurance Services announced today a joint venture agreement with their Columbus, Ga. Offices. Both firms will begin operating in Columbus under t...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Earns Multiple Awards At Grange Company Meeting
— Columbus, Ohio -- J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the largest privately-owned insurance brokers in the United States and with offices throughout the South, earned a number of awards from the Grange Ins...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Sponsors Second Annual Golf Classic To Benefit Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
— Atlanta, Georgia—The Second Annual J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Golf Classic to benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children will take place on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the Château Élan Golf Club. ...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Announce New Board of Directors
— West Point, Georgia—J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the oldest and most respected independent insurance brokerage firms in the country, is honored to announce two Executive Vice Presidents have been nam...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Awards Janet Tomes The Edith Lanier Wickham Award
— West Point, Georgia- J. Smith Lanier & Co. is honored to announce Janet Tomes was awarded the Edith Lanier Wickham “Living the Vision” award at the company’s annual conference held on January 28, 2006...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. to Benefit from Addition of Independent Health Advocacy Service
— West Point, Georgia--J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the nations' largest independently-owned insurance brokers, has contracted with an independent health advocacy service as an optional feature for the...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Welcomes John Lyman and Associates
— Chattanooga, Tennessee— J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the oldest and largest independent insurance agencies in the country, welcomes John Lyman and his team to the company. Lyman will serve as a Seni...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co., Vice President, Thomas Younger, Awarded National Underwriter Company’s Group Benefits Disability Specialist
— Huntsville, Alabama—J. Smith Lanier & Co. is pleased to announce W. Thomas Younger, Charter Life Underwriter, (CLU) has completed the qualifications for and has been awarded The National Underwriter C...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Vice President Alvin Bresler Recognized by Tigers Unlimited at Auburn Football Game on October 29
— Birmingham, Alabama-- J. Smith Lanier & Co. headquartered in West Point, Georgia is honored to announce Alvin Bresler their Senior Vice President and Managing Director has been selected by Tigers Unli...	Full Story > >

United Benefit Advisors (UBA) Announces Results of the Largest National Health Plan Benchmark Survey Ever Conducted
— West Point, Georgia-- United Benefit Advisors (UBA), an alliance of the nation's premier independent benefit advisory firms, today released the results of its first annual employer-sponsored health pl...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Senior Vice President, Dave Knight Receives “Kathy Cruce” Award From Georgia Association of Health Underwriters
— Carrollton, Georgia—J. Smith Lanier & Co. is proud to announce Senior Vice President, Dave Knight of Carrollton, Georgia, received the Georgia Association of Health Underwriters “Kathy Cruce” Award. A...	Full Story > >

J. SMITH LANIER & CO. VICE PRESIDENT, LORIE YAUNEY, EARNS CERTIFICATION AS SENIOR PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES
— West Point, Georgia – J. Smith Lanier & Co. is proud to announce Lorie Yauney, Vice President of Human Resources and Administration, recently earned certification as a Senior Professional in Human Res...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Golf Classic Raises Over $118,000 Benefiting The Brain Tumor Foundation For Children
— Atlanta, Georgia—J. Smith Lanier & Co. is proud to announce over $118,000 net revenue was recently raised at the "J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Classic to Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Childr...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Classic to Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
— We are proud to announce the "J. Smith Lanier & Co. Charity Classic to Benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children". The event will be held at Chateau Elan Golf Club on Tuesday, May 10th, 200...	Full Story > >

J. SMITH LANIER & CO. PROMOTES FREDDIE B. HOOD TO CONTROLLER
— WEST POINT, GA – J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the country’s oldest and largest independent insurance brokerage firms, announced the promotion of Freddie B. Hood to Controller. In her new role, Hood w...	Full Story > >

German IBA Broker Gets Help from J. Smith Lanier
— Success stories work both ways when it comes to the relationship between IBA´s international brokers and RiskProNet members. IBA member Dr. Friedrick E. Hortkorn of GmbH in Heilbron, Germany, needed i...	Full Story > >

J. SMITH LANIER & CO. COMPLETES THE 5TH GENERATION MANAGEMENT TRANSITION OF THE 137 YEAR OLD FIRM
— WEST POINT, GA.-- At the 2005 annual shareholders meeting, J. Smith Lanier & Co. elected D. Gaines Lanier who has served as President and CEO since 2000 to Chairman and CEO; and Gary Ivey who has serv...	Full Story > >

JOINT VENTURE ANNOUNCED
— J. Smith Lanier Administrators On November 10, 2004 JSLA entered into a joint venture agreement for the administration of HSA’s and HRA’s with Exante Financial Services, a division of United Healt...	Full Story > >

J. SMITH LANIER & CO. ADMINISTRATORS ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF NEW OFFICERS IN NEWNAN
— J. Michael Houser, President and CEO of J. Smith Lanier & Co. Administrators (JSLA) has announced the promotion of three new officers in its home office, located in Newnan, GA. Promoted were Cass...	Full Story > >

Alvin bresler Named Among Who's Who in Construction
— Alvin Bresler, Senior vice president/managing director for J. Smith Lanier's Birmingham office was recently named among Who's Who in Construction in the Birmingham Business Journal. Bresler's caree...	Full Story > >

Tammy Paulus Receives Travelers Regional High Achiever Award
— Travelers is pleased to announce Tammy Paulus, CSR Augusta, as the Travelers Southern Region High Achiever for 2004. Annually, Travelers Personal Lines selects a High Achiever from each Region in t...	Full Story > >

Jim Williams Inaugurated as AIIA’s 108th President
— AIIA is proud to announce the installation of James A.Williams, CIC, as our 108th President. Jim Williams, CIC, of J. Smith Lanier & Company in Huntsville, was sworn in as the new President of the Ala...	Full Story > >

J. Smith Lanier & Co. to Benefit from Addition of Independent Health Advocacy Service
— West Point, Georgia--J. Smith Lanier & Co., one of the nations' largest independently-owned insurance brokers, has contracted with an independent health advocacy service as an optional feature for the...	Full Story > >