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“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
Alison Williams joined Christensen Group in 2006. Previously, she worked for Acordia, a division of Wells Fargo, where she was an account administrator concentrating on the health and human services industry.
Williams has a specific focus on the following products and industries: group homes for developmentally disabled, elderly, mental illness and TBI, assisted living and nursing homes, home health care/personal care attendants, development achievement centers/day programs, chemical dependency and addiction treatment facilities, client-directed care services, fiscal agent and employer of record, non-profits, and theaters.
Williams graduated from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN with a degree in Entrepreneurship. She earned her CIC in 2018. She sits on the board of the Association of Residential Resources, Lead the Way Foundation, and Cardinal of Minnesota Advisory Board.
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Alison Williams
Senior Vice President and Human Services Segment Leader
Christensen Group Insurance
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“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
2002
2006
2008
2017
2018–2023
Started her insurance career at Acordia
2002
Moved to Christensen Group Insurance
2006
Became a Producer/Vice President
2008
Senior Vice President
2017
2018: Hit a million-dollar book of business
2018: Became a Certified Insurance Counselor
2023: Named Human Services Segment Leader and mentor of two female commercial producers
2018–
2023
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
Milestones
• Gold award for Magazine or Newspaper Advertisement
• Silver award for Promotional Email
• Silver award for Most Out-of-the-Box Idea
As a founding member of WOW! (Women. Opportunity. Winning.), an employee resource group created for all women of Ryan Specialty, Phillips Topping has long championed for women in the industry.
“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females,” she adds.
In addition to her sharp marketing eye, the key to Phillips Topping’s success lies in her high-energy approach and positive attitude.
“As the leader of a team, it’s important to motivate and encourage your team members. People work very hard and do their best and it’s important to recognize these efforts. For my career overall, my attitude has been one of curiosity. The more you can learn, the better you’ll understand the business, and then the deeper your knowledge will become, making you a better team member.”
Chief underwriting officer of executive risk at Chubb
President of financial insurance solutions at Kemper
Chief underwriting officer at Axis Capital
CEO of global Insurance at Endurance
CEO of global Insurance at Sompo International
“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying,” adds Phillips Topping.
“Marketing is a very busy space. The challenge is to keep it fresh and keep it new. There’s so much out there. You have to think about how to break through.”
Since joining the firm in 2015, Ryan Specialty has:
• completed 28 acquisitions
• launched 10 companies
“With each acquisition and de novo formation, a large branding component is involved,” says Phillips Topping.
Speaking on the importance of spotlighting marketing professionals, Phillips Topping says, “It’s imperative to shine a light on those who aren’t necessarily brokers or underwriters. There are so many different aspects of the industry. It’s nice to show all the great work that’s being done behind the scenes.”
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