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“No matter how many clients I have, I make sure to call each one personally every quarter. It’s a chance to not only update them on their portfolio, but also check on how they’re doing personally”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
Joining Risk Placement Services (RPS) in 2020, Nick Marsh serves as a transportation underwriter in the firm’s West Des Moines, IA office.
Before joining RPS, Marsh spent 17 years at a smaller transportation wholesaler, working his way up to the role of area vice president of underwriting.
“Trucking insurance got my attention because it’s a class of business that has so many different layers to it and every account is different. Being able to pinpoint the exact needs of each client and offer numerous options while working with so many different agents across the country is exciting.”
Graduating from the AIB College of Business with an associate degree in business administration and management, Marsh didn’t always plan to pursue an insurance career.
“The job market in 2004 was very challenging in Des Moines, so after numerous interviews, I jumped at the first opportunity that came about that allowed me to start right away and that happened to be insurance. Initially, I thought I’d stay for a couple of months until I could find a job in financial planning or accounting, which is what I had focused on in college, but I came to really enjoy the fast pace of the insurance field.”
Being selected as part of Insurance Business America’s 2023 Hot 100 List as an industry leader, Marsh’s strongest professional quality is his thoroughness.
“I take a lot of pride in knowing exactly what coverage and terms are being sold, how the claims process works, and how the billing process works on every deal I send out,” he says. “I spend a lot of time working through all of the specifics with any new insurer before I approach them with any submission or send out any quote, so all parties involved are on the same page.”
Earning a spot in the RPS Top Performer’s Club in 2022, Marsh remains dedicated to using his expertise to mentor aspiring young professionals.
“I always try to help those who are newer to the industry and provide as much help and training as possible, just like those who have mentored me in the past. I’ve sat with numerous interns and new hires and helped train and mentor them throughout the early stages of their careers.”
Reflecting on his career, Marsh attributes much of his success to his upbringing.
“I was raised in a great family and hard work was always the focus. Once you reach a goal, you set a new one and continue to march on. I never take my foot off the gas, as there’s always more to learn and different ways to evolve in my career.”
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“I strongly believe in working smarter, not harder. I think it’s one of the keys to living a great life, and I want to share that with as many people as possible”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
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2004
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Graduated from AIB School of Business
2003
Joined Truckers Insurance Associates as Associate Underwriter
2004
Earned position as Senior Underwriter
2007
Joined Risk Placement Services as Transportation Underwriter
2020
2022: Earned position in the RPS Top Performers Club
2023: Earned position in the RPS Bar Club and Insurance Business America’s Hot 100
2022–
2023
2022: Earned position in the RPS Top Performers Club
2023: Earned position in the RPS Bar Club and Insurance Business America’s Hot 100
2022–
2023
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Feb 2022
Apr 2022
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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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