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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
If an organization’s operations include wheels, Andrea Dickinson can broker insurance coverage to mitigate the risks involved. And she does it while expertly wearing several hats.
She leads the transportation practice in the Amwins’ Nashville office and serves as branch leader for the brokerage division locally as well.
As a transportation specialty broker, Dickinson directs a team of specialists who service the needs of retail clients in the trucking fleet space.
“After 22 years in the commercial P&C insurance industry, I try to approach every situation as an opportunity to provide a unique solution,” she says.
She credits her team of experienced and dedicated professionals with continuously delivering quality solutions and for their commitment to serving clients at the highest possible level.
“We deliver great results for our client partners,” she says. “And we have fun and enjoy time together – our informal hashtag for our office is #famwins.”
In addition to her professonal achievements, Dickinson co-founded Community Kids, a charity that helps families with young children find hands-on volunteer opportunities in the Nashville area. She also served on the board of the Midwest division of the IICF from 2012 to 2013 and is a member of the Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation. In 2024, she’s serving with the National Insurance Industry Council’s “Cause for a Cure” spring event in Nashville.
9855 West 78th Street, Suite 100, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
952 653 1000
andrea.dickinson@amwins.com
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Andrea Dickinson
Executive Vice President, Branch Leader
Amwins
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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
2002-2004
2004-2010
2010–2017
2017–present
2018–2023
Marketing Representative at National Interstate Insurance Company
2002–
2004
Transportation Broker at Colemont Insurance Brokers
2004–
2010
SVP, Transportation Broker at Amwins
2010–
2017
EVP, Transportation Practice Leader and Branch Leader at Amwins
2017–
present
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
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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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