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ICI has been an insurance agency in El Dorado, Kansas since 1885, having been formed by a 1982 merger between two long-standing firms, J.C. Hoyt & Co. and Bacon Insurance, Inc., to create Insurance Center, Inc. We represent over 100 markets, and are licensed in 24 states while helping over 3,000 clients. Our customers tell us they like doing business with ICI, because they feel they have a friend in the insurance business. With 3 locations, and a staff of 21 professional, dedicated people, we have a strong commitment to being there when you need us most. Markets Available: Allied, EMC - Employers Mutual, St. Paul, Hartford, Continental Western, Berkshire-Hathaway, Progressive, AIG, Great American, Chubb, Lloyds of London and many more. ICI partners with these fine companies, as well as having access to many others, to provide competitively-priced coverage. Our customers tell us that price is just part of their decision. They also want good product design, financial stability and prompt claims service. Thomas V. Murry, CIC - Broker , president of ICI, has been in the insurance business since 1977. He graduated from Pittsburg State University, with a Masters in Business Administration. He has continued his education in the insurance industry by completing the prestigious Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) program, which he has held since 1983. He has also completed the Life Underwriters Training Council (LUTC), and has attended dozens of seminars over the years. Tom has recently completed serving a term as President of the Kansas Association of Insurance Agents (KAIA) in October 2001. This organization represents over 1,000 Independent Agents in the State of Kansas, and is affiliated with the Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA). As a member of the Board of Governors for the KAIA since 1990, he has been chairman of the Workers' Compensation Task Force, Agency Company Relations, Legislative Affairs and Convention Committees. Tom was the President of Agency Services Corporation of Kansas (the marketing division of KAIA). He has also taught several continuing education classes for the association. In 1996 Tom was presented the prestigious Agent of Merit Award by the Kansas Insurance Association. In 1997 Allied Life honored Tom as the #1 Life Insurance Agent in the United States. James L. Clennan, CIC - Broker, Past President of ICI from 1981 to 2001. Jim started his career with Commercial Credit Corp in 1956, served in the U.S. Army (Korea) and returned to civilian life in 1960. He joined a general insurance agency that year in El Dorado, Ks. He served as President of El Dorado Independent Agents Board. He purchased an interest in Bacon Insurance in 1970 then acquired the remaining stock in 1980. Received his CIC Designation in 1981 and has attended continuing education classes since 1961. Jim takes pride in his many years of providing insurance services for the many diverse clients the agency serves today. Quality service to the agency clients and giving something back to the community is Jim's #1 PRIORITY! Dustin J. Davis, CIC - Broker, has been with ICI since 1999. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelors degree. He has continued his education in the insurance business by completing the requirements for the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). He has also attended numerous seminars and conferences throughout his insurance career. This continuing education will enable Dusty to advance and gain valuable knowledge in the ever-changing insurance industry. He is also currently Vice President of the Young Agents Committee and is involved in the Kansas Association of Insurance Agents. Michael Engelmann, AAI, ARM - Broker has been in the insurance business since 1972. He graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a degree in Business Administration. Michael joined Commercial Union Insurance Company in Omaha and after graduation transferred to Kansas City. He transferred to Wichita in 1973 as a field marketing representative. In 1982, Michael joined Continental Insurance Company and in 1986, he joined USF&G Insurance. After USF&G closed their Wichita branch office in 1992, Michael joined Insurance Center Inc. as a commercial lines producer. During his time with the insurance companies and Insurance Center, Michael continued his insurance education by passing a number of insurance courses. Michael has achieved the Life Underwriters Training Council (LUTC) designation, the Associate in Management (AIM) designation, the Associate in Underwriting (AU) designation, the Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) designation and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation. Michael served as president of the Kansas Insurance Association in 1979-1980, and taught a number of insurance courses during the 1970s and 1980s. He was named "Field man of the Year" in 1992 by the Kansas Agents Association. Michael works in ICI's Derby service office where he writes all types of business insurance as well as life, health and disability income insurance. Lonnie Currier, CIC - Broker, has been with ICI since 2002 working in property and casualty as well as life and health. Specializing in commercial insurance, Lonnie graduated from The University of Wyoming with a Bachelor's degree in Education and was a wrestling letterman. He has taught carpentry and math at area high schools including Circle, Wichita Southeast, and El Dorado for sixteen years. He coached football for 13 and wrestling for 15 years. Lonnie has continued his education in the insurance business by completing the prestigous Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) training and testing seminars. This continuing education will enable Lonnie to gain valuable knowledge in the ever changing insurance industry. He is actively involved in the Kansas Association of Insurance Agents, El Dorado Crime Stoppers, EHS Booster Club and Wichita Area Builders Association.