Smith Buckley & Hunt Insurance Agency (http://www.sbhins.com) has recently named Chris Sheppard, CPCU, AFSB, as a partner. "We are very pleased to have Chris as part of the ownership structure at SB&H, he has been an integral part of our growth & success," said Jim Smith, CPCU, and President of Smith Buckley & Hunt.
He went on to say, "Chris and I have known each other since high school, so not only is he my new partner, but he's also one of my closest friends. He has demonstrated to us that he is very competent, and is seen as a trusted advisor to all of his clients."
Chris stated, "Jim and I complement each other very well. We are constantly bouncing ideas off of each other in order to get another perspective. I think because we work so well together, it's allowed us to experience double digit growth in this increasingly competitive marketplace."
Chris graduated from Syracuse University in 1989 with a BS in marketing. Chris got his start in the insurance business with Liberty Mutual as a business sales representative, working in Providence, RI and later in Hartford, CT.
Smith Buckley & Hunt Insurance Agency is located in Brockton, MA and has been in business since 1875. They are a "Trusted Choice" agent and hold the prestigious "Five Star" designation from the Massachusetts Association of Independent Insurance Agents.