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“I will continue to empower and encourage my staff to perform at their best as I have done for the last decade. I will continue to advocate for my clients, embracing new technology and being open to business and industry changes”
Ken Dixon,
Dixon Insurance Services
Shana Brinson is the chief executive officer and founder of Brinson Insurance Agency. Having begun her career in 2013 with no prior knowledge in insurance, Brinson has proven to have successfully acquired a great wealth of knowledge and experience throughout her first 10 years in the industry.
Her strong will, thirst for knowledge, and competitive spirit in sales has no doubt been the driving force behind her success. Her current role enables her to focus on growing her agency’s book of business and developing and sharpening her team’s skills. In the future, Brison plans to implement many innovative ideas to encourage younger generations to join the industry.
In addition to her career, she has a passion for giving back to her community and does so through the many organizations she has become a part of over the years. She has tremendously expanded her leadership skills and is currently serving as an assistant governor for Rotary District 6920 (two years), past president of the Rotary Club of Millen (two years), secretary for the Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors (five years), and president of the Millen Women’s Club (two years). She also serves as a Main Street Millen volunteer (three years).
513 Cotton Ave., Millen, GA 30442
478 401 0495
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Shana Brinson
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Brinson Insurance Agency
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“To be able to give back to the community is rewarding and fulfilling. I am honoured to be in a position where I can raise funds for those less fortunate and in need”
Ken Dixon,
Dixon Insurance Services
2021
2013
2015
2017
2022
IIAG Agency Staff Person of the Year
2021
Telesales Life Insurance Agent at One Life America in Metter, GA
2013
Life & Health Insurance Agent at Harvest Insurance Agency in Metter, GA
2015
Agency Manager/P&C Insurance Agent at Team Insurance Group in Millen, GA
2017
Agency Owner/Agent at Brinson Insurance Agency in Millen, GA
2022
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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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
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How does he distinguish himself among fellow brokers?
“I believe all brokers are working very hard in a difficult market,” he says. “However, I have demonstrated continued growth, advocacy and performance on my client’s behalf, which is now recognised [for 10 consecutive years] in the Elite Broker awards.”
In 1990, Dixon got started with FAI, working in claims and as a team leader. From the late 1990s up until 2003, he worked at FAI and Suncorp in underwriting and as an area manager at VACC, CGU (South East Queensland). From 2003 to 2012, he got into broking and eventually started Dixon Insurance in 2013. Since then, he’s accumulated numerous acccolades, including Elite Broker, Diversity and Equity, and Fast Broker awards.
During the pandemic, Dixon challenged insurers over the Quarantine Act application to insurance wordings. His argument was that the Quarantine Act does not apply as an exclusion, as the Biosecurity Act was invoked by the Morrison Government, and this was not a subsequent amendment to the Quarantine Act. The test case in the Appeals court was won for Dixon’s client with a unanimous five-judge verdict.
He remains focused on transport, manufacturing, motor trade, engineering and large farm clients.
What are his plans for the future?
On a business level, “more of the same. I will continue to empower and encourage my staff to perform at their best as I have done for the last decade. I will continue to advocate for my clients, embracing new technology and being open to business and industry changes.”
On a personal level, Dixon invests significant time, effort and funds, along with his GT3, to support many charities through his passion for motorsport. From participating in and sponsoring the Thunderbolt Run (which provides tens of thousands of dollars in support for Beyond Blue and Prostate Cancer), to organising and running the Track Knights for Amira charity night where 28 Exotic Supercars raised funds through passenger laps in wet conditions, Dixon states “this is our time to give back to the community and those in need. My friendships and association with those seeking to do the same, allows us to contribute to those less fortunate and raise funds and awareness”.
He adds: “To be able to give back to the community is rewarding and fulfilling. I am honoured to be in a position where I can raise funds for those less fortunate and in need.”