Jerry is President of HOVIN Underwriting Partners, Inc. and co-founder of the company in 2005 with Janet Vincent. Jerry brings to HOVIN 45 years of life underwriting experience. Jerry is a Fellow with Distinction of the Academy of Life Underwriting, Fellow Life Management Institute, a Chartered Life Underwriter, and past President of the Home Office Life Underwriters Association, now AHOU. An AHOU member, he attends several industry meetings each year.

Jan is Executive Vice President of HOVIN Underwriting Partners and co-founder of the company in 2005. Prior to opening HOVIN, Jan was Assistant Vice President of Underwriting and New Business for a major life insurance company. Jan brings over 25 years of life underwriting experience. One of her specialties is the designing of new underwriting and new business systems and implementing new underwriting programs. A few of these underwriting programs are the Teleapp Program and the Express Underwriting Team. Jan is a member of AHOU, has completed various CLU and LOMA exams, and attends yearly industry meetings to keep abreast of current information and technology.

Leeann joined HOVIN in 2007, bringing 20year experience in the life insurance industry. Her most recently held position before joining us was as Chief Underwriter/Manager. Leeann also worked as a Policy Issue Specialist, Case Manager, and Director of Underwriting. She has completed LOMA and ALU courses and attends several industry meetings each year.

Herb has been with HOVIN Underwriting Partners since 2006. He is responsible for the management of the underwriting staff. Prior to joining HOVIN, Herb’s successful career includes management positions at major life insurance companies. Herb brings over 40 years underwriting experience to HOVIN. Herb is a member of AHOU and has passed several LOMA exams. He attends several industry meetings annually.

Beth joined HOVIN in 2006. She brings HOVIN over 20 years of Brokerage underwriting and new business experience. She is a graduate of Briarwood College. Before coming to HOVIN, Beth underwrote multi-million dollar cases as well as mentored junior underwriters. She was responsible for new underwriter training on procedures and systems. Beth is proficient at EKG interpretation and has attended multiple medical seminars. She is a member of AHOU and attends industry meetings annually.

Bob joined HOVIN in 2007 and has brought HOVIN over 40 years of brokerage underwriting experience. He is a graduate of Fairfield University. Bob is a Fellow of the Life Management Institute. He worked many years at a large company in Hartford, Connecticut where he was an underwriter and manager of the new business area. Before coming to HOVIN, Bob was Chief Underwriter at a major life insurance company, specializing in large, complex, older age cases where he was part of the Large Case team. He is a mentor to many of the other underwriters. Bob is also a NASD Registered Representative. He attends several industry meetings each year.

Margaret joined HOVIN in 2008, bringing with her over 20 years of underwriting experience. She is a graduate of Northeastern University as well as Pennsylvania State University. Margaret came to us from a major life reinsurance company where she was a Senior Underwriting Consultant. She also has experience conducting underwriting audits for both internal and external client companies. Margaret has FALU and FLMI designations and is the Curriculum Group Coordinator for the Education Committee of the Academy of Life Underwriting.

Denise joined HOVIN in 2007 after working at a major insurance company as Assistant Underwriting Director. Denise brings HOVIN over 25 years of insurance background with business experience in individual life, group life and disability insurance underwriting, policy administration and customer service along with excellent EKG interpretation knowledge. She attends several industry meetings each year.

Teresa joined HOVIN in 2009 bringing over 34 years New Business and Underwriting experience in the life insurance industry. Her most recent position was Underwriting Director for a major life insurance company. Teresa has attained an Associate in Customer Service (ACS). She has completed several LOMA courses and multiple management and leadership courses at Indiana University School of Business and Indiana Central University Management Development Main Event Management Institute.

Tracey came to HOVIN in 2007 after working for a major insurance company as an Assistant Director of Underwriting. She represented the underwriting department on projects to assist with new system implementations, system enhancements and workflows. Tracey was responsible for underwriter training on procedures and systems. Tracey is proficient at EKG interpretation. She attends several industry meetings each year.

Kendra joined HOVIN in 2007 after working for a major insurance company as an Assistant Director. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut. She has completed LOMA and ALU courses. Kendra has brought us over 6 years of underwriting experience. She also helped create and implement a training program for new underwriters. She attends several industry meetings a year.

Eileen started at HOVIN in 2007 and has brought us 25 years of experience in Life Underwriting and over 8 years experience in the brokerage market. She has completed LOMA and ALU courses. Eileen is a member of AHOU and attends industry meetings on an annual basis.

Kim joined HOVIN in 2009 bringing 16 years of New Business and Underwriting experience. Her most recent position was Underwriting Officer at a major Life Insurance Company. Kim obtained a Bachelor of Science from the School of Education at the University of Connecticut. She is an Associate in Customer Service (ACS) and has completed several ALU courses.

Cass came to HOVIN in 2007 after graduating from Briarwood College, bringing with her over 5 years experience in the insurance business. Prior to her work at HOVIN, Cass held the positions of Case Manager, New Business Assistant, and Assistant Underwriter at a major life insurance company.

Robin joined HOVIN in 2009 bringing 6 years of Underwriting and New Business experience. Her most recent position was that of Risk Selection Specialist where she worked for a major life insurance company. Robin obtained her B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing from Bryant College. She is currently the Secretary of the Hartford/Springfield Underwriting Association. Robin is Series 6 licensed and has passed several ALU and LOMA courses.

Michelle joined HOVIN in 2009 and brings over 17 years of life and health insurance experience. She has held several underwriting positions for major life insurance companies and most recently was a Risk Selection Specialist. Michelle received her B.S. in Organizational Management from the University of LaVerne and Certified Medical Assistant from Watterson College. She achieved the following designations: FALU, FLMI, CLU, FFSI, FLHC, ARA, PCS, and HIAA.

Kristen joined HOVIN in 2009 bringing over 14 years experience in the insurance industry. She most recently held the position of Senior Life Underwriter for a major life insurance company. Kristen obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising with a minor in Psychology from Radford University. She has completed HIAA and passed several LOMA and ALU exams.

Dan joined HOVIN in 2009 bringing 12 years of experience in the insurance industry. He graduated from Saint Anselm College with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in History. Dan has since held positions such as Underwriter, Manager Life New Business, Account Manager, and Life Insurance Sales Specialist at major life insurance companies. Dan has served on the Executive Committee of the Hartford/Springfield Underwriters Association and has passed several ALU & LOMA courses. He is also Series 6 licensed.

Ross joined HOVIN in 2009 bringing 5 years of experience in the life insurance industry. He graduated from Western New England College with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management as well as with honors from Dean College with an Associates Degree in Business Administration. Since graduating, Ross has held positions such as Underwriter and Life New Business Representative at a major life insurance company. He has completed several ALU courses.

Michelle started with HOVIN in 2008 bringing 17 years of experience in the insurance industry. Prior to joining HOVIN she held the positions of Manager of Contracts and Sales Agreements, National Accounts Coordinator, and New Business Case Manager for a major life insurance company. Michelle is a graduate of Bay Path College and has completed several LOMA courses. She is also Series 6 and 63 licensed.

Beth joined HOVIN in 2009 bringing 19 years of experience in the insurance industry. Prior to joining HOVIN she held the positions of Director Life New Business, Director Distribution Administration, and Director Sales Operations for a major life insurance company. She obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Vermont and is Series 6 licensed.

Bette brings insurance technology, business analysis and management information skills to HOVIN. During her 35 year property-casualty insurance career, she has held business and IT management positions at major Hartford based insurers.

Katie joined HOVIN in 2007. Before coming to HOVIN she worked as a Support Specialist, Senior Status Representative, and Underwriting Assistant at a major life insurance company. Katie brings over 20 years of brokerage market experience. Katie’s most recent position before coming to HOVIN was as an Underwriter at a reputable brokerage insurance company. She has completed a LOMA course. She has also attended industry meetings and received basic EKG training.

Dawn started at HOVIN in 2007 after spending 7 years in a New Business and underwriting environment. She worked as a New Business Processor for a major life insurance company and later as an Underwriting Assistant. Dawn graduated from Tunxis Community College in 2003 with a degree in Business Office Technology.