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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
Danielle Shull is the director of client experience for Gehring Group, a Risk Strategies Company, where she has spent her career as a client advocate to ensure her public sector clients’ current and future experiences are exceptional.
Often referred to as the “client whisperer,” Shull excels at connecting with others. Within her transformative department, she oversees marketing, training and development, internal and external communications, and corporate events, while also spearheading innovative initiatives and fostering a culture that encourages creative thinking and outside-the-box solutions.
Shull is passionate about giving back to her community, especially when it comes to supporting women. She is a board member and immediate past president of the Women’s Red Apple Foundation, which seeks to uplift and inspire women in the community who are seeking higher education by providing scholarships and mentoring. She is also involved with the Women of Tomorrow program and meets regularly with at-risk high school girls to inspire them and help them achieve their full potential.
A graduate of Leadership Florida’s Connect Class 9, Shull has sat on the State Board of Directors for Leadership Florida, bringing her influence to highly respected and accomplished leaders from around the state. She also brings her perspective to the marketing committee of the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers in Washington, DC.
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Danielle Shull
Director of Client Experience
Gehring Group, a Risk Strategies Company
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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
2004–2012
2012–2015
2016
2016–present
2018–2023
Senior Account Manager at Gehring Group
2004–
2012
Manager of Account Management at Gehring Group
2012–
2015
Director of Business Development Administration & Training at Gehring Group
2016
Director of Client Experience at Gehring Group
2016–
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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