Louisville, KY - October 2, 2024-
Big I Kentucky (ie Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky) is proud to announce that Chip Atkins, CEO of RH Clarkson Insurance Group in Louisville, Kentucky, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA). Chip becomes the 7th Kentuckian to hold this prestigious position in the 128-year history of the association.
Chip, a graduate of the University of Kentucky, joined RH Clarkson Insurance Group in February 1995 as a Producer. After nearly two decades of dedicated service, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2013 and subsequently became CEO in 2015. His leadership and industry expertise earned him recognition as one of the "People to Know in Insurance" by Louisville Business First in 2016.
Chip has been a key figure within Big I Kentucky since joining the board in 2011. His extensive involvement includes serving as Chairman of Big I Kentucky (2016-2017) and contributing to several committees such as Membership Services, Health Benefits, Events, KAPAC, Government Affairs and more. His commitment to the industry is reflected in his role as National Director for Kentucky on the IIABA Board, where he also served on the Finance Committee, Steering Committee and Health Benefits Sub Committee.
Beyond his work in the insurance sector, Chip is highly active in the Greater Louisville community supporting Kosair for Kids as an Advisory Board member, and a "Top Investor" with Greater Louisville Inc. Chip also works closely with the Kentucky Legislature on insurance-related matters, meeting regularly with Senate and House Leadership to advocate for the industry.
Chip's election to the IIABA Executive Committee marks a historic moment, continuing a proud legacy of Kentucky leadership at the national level. He joins a distinguished group of past Kentuckians who have served, including:
- 1896–97 A.G. Simrall, Covington, KY
- 1904 A.H. Robinson, Louisville, KY
- 1968 Charles B. Chrisman, Pikeville, KY
- 1991 R.C. Riley, CPCU, AAI, Benton, KY
- 1998 William B. Greenwood, Central City, KY
- 2005 William G. Stiglitz, III, Louisville, KY
Chip and his wife, Stephanie, reside in Louisville and have one daughter Riley and two sons, Spencer and Alex.
Big I Kentucky is thrilled to see Chip's dedication to servant leadership recognized at the national level and thanks him for his continued commitment to the independent agency industry.
About Big I Kentucky:
Big I Kentucky, formerly the Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky (IIAK), is the largest insurance trade association in the state, with more than 350 insurance agencies, employing more than 3,000 people as its members. Independent agents offer customers a choice of policies from a variety of insurance companies. These agents provide all lines of personal and business insurance, including – property, casualty, life and health, employee benefit plans and retirement products. The organization was founded in 1896.
For more information, please contact:
Big I Kentucky
Phone: (502) 245-5432
Email: info@bigiky.org
Website: www.bigiky.org