What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Lockton's private ownership empowers its 10,750+ Associates doing business in over 140+ countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and a not-for-profit health insurance provider serving more than one million members in 32 counties in greater Kansas City and northwest Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas. Blue KC's mission is to provide affordable access to healthcare and to improve the health of our members. Blue KC was named one of the “Best Companies to Work For” in 2012 and 2019 in the large company category by Ingram’s Magazine.

Americo offers a complete portfolio of competitive life insurance and annuity products. Every product is designed with our policyholders and agents in mind. A customer-centric attitude combined with sound management and business practices has brought us to the top of our game.

Security Assured. That is Kansas City Life Insurance Company’s promise to provide financial protection, and it is a promise that is more than 120 years old. At Kansas City Life, we partner with our field force comprised of more than 3,000 dedicated general agents and agents, and empower them to help provide quality life insurance and financial services* products. We serve 48 states and the District of Columbia. We offer a wide variety of financial services products including: • Life Insurance (Term, Whole Life, Universal Life, Indexed Universal Life and Variable Universal Life*) • Annuities (Variable* and Fixed) • Personal, business and estate planning *Kansas City Life’s Century II Variable Product Series is distributed by Sunset Financial Services Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kansas City Life Insurance Company.

Forrest T. Jones & Company (FTJ) is an insurance agency and administrator that was established in 1953 to provide insurance products and other financial services to members of associations and other affinity groups. FTJ currently provides insurance programs to more than 80 national associations and employer groups with more than 1.5 million members. We work with more than 30 of the nation’s leading insurance companies to provide members / employees with access to high quality insurance plans—many with special features and benefits not readily available elsewhere—at favorable group rates. As the flagship of an enterprise that includes two life insurance companies, a reinsurance company, and a FINRA broker/dealer, FTJ offers an exceptional level of strength and flexibility for our association and affinity group clients. Throughout the years, FTJ has worked hand-in-hand with its clients in adding value to member and customer programs through quality insurance products. FTJ has been family owned and managed since its inception, and we pride ourselves on maintaining close, personal relationships with our clients. We strive to meet their needs in a dynamic environment by applying the latest technology, marketing expertise, and our relationships in the insurance industry to attain the best possible insurance plans for their members and support those plans with old-fashioned, high-touch personal service. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Owner/Operator Services, Inc. is a Texas Corporation established to provide insurance services and financial services to its clients. OOSI furnishes insurance and reinsurance expertise, claims administration, loss control and safety services, and other risk management services which include program and policy education, training and new client orientation. The company continuously reviews insurance programs and further seeks to identify, develop and communicate new products and services which are financially beneficial to its clients.

Founded in 2009, Spring Venture Group is a holding company made up of two direct-to-consumer health insurance brands, United Medicare Advisors and SmartMatch Insurance Agency, LLC. Powered by analytics, technology and human connection, we have changed the way that the 65+ market shops for insurance through an internally developed comparison shopping technology. Our personalized process eases the burden for our clients and delivers a friendlier and more simple experience. While we pride ourselves on being experts in sales, technology, and people, we are constantly working to push the limits and pursue change for the better by diving further into data analytics, and developing creative branded marketing. That’s what makes us different. Recent Awards: - Inc. Magazine, Inc. 5000 - Ingram’s Magazine, Corporate Report 100 - Ingram’s Magazine, Best Companies To Work For - Kansas City Business Journal, A Fast 50 Company - Kansas City Business Journal, Best Places To Work

Incorporated in October 1996, the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) is a not‐for‐profit technology company that provides cost‐effective, streamlined and uniform licensing data and compliance services for insurance professionals. Together with the NAIC and the insurance industry, NIPR protects and serves insurance consumers.

Haas & Wilkerson Insurance is an independent insurance brokerage based in Kansas City. We provide insurance solutions to organizations throughout North America. Many know us for our specialty and niche insurance products, such as insurance for amusements, fairs, festivals, rodeos, waterparks and indoor trampoline parks. Of course, we also offer expertise in standard commercial insurance and personal insurance lines. Haas & Wilkerson Insurance support services include risk management, third-party administration, claims and loss-control services.

The Miller Group was founded in 1961 by Robert E. Miller, with a focus on providing insurance solutions in the construction industry. While this industry expertise remains, the company has expanded to include a strong position in the not-for-profit arena. Led by Bob Miller’s sons, Sean and Matt, the company has grown to become one of the top brokerage firms in the Midwest. Today, The Miller Group has grown to provide a powerful lineup of: • Commercial Insurance • Employee Benefits • HR Consulting • Surety Bonds • Safety & Loss Prevention Our core values guide us every day in our goal to be the premier provider to protect and strengthen the assets of our business partners and their families. Our Core Values continue to be: • God and family first. • We develop creative solutions to help our clients achieve their goals. • We are trustworthy, hard working, positive professionals. • We give our time, talent, and at least 10% of our profits to the community. • We are committed to growth and excellence. • Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. For more information on how The Miller Group can be of assistance or for a free risk assessment, please contact us at 816-333-3000 or drop us an email at [email protected] Specialties Asset protection in the construction and non-profit industries; healthcare reform related issues integral to cost-effective benefit solutions

Founded in 1982, Midwest Builders’ Casualty began as a specialty market focused on writing workers’ compensation insurance for the commercial construction industry. Since that time, we have expanded our business to now include manufacturing, equipment and material sales/service, in addition to other industries that have similar risk characteristics and that understand the importance of safety and risk management. Our business has been built on providing specialized service and consistent competitive pricing, which has helped us to renew, on average, 98% of our policyholders annually. Our policyholders and agency partners understand that workers’ compensation insurance is a long-term partnership and is not a decision that should be made solely on price. As a specialty market, Midwest Builders’ Casualty delivers the resources and expertise policyholders should expect form their workers’ compensation carrier. Midwest Builders’ Casualty distinguishes our business from other markets by providing: • Each policyholder with a designated claim adjuster and loss control representative • A variety of payment options, including monthly self-reporting • FREE 24/7 Nurse Hotline • Multiple deductible options ranging from small to mid-sized deductibles • After-hours emergency claims and loss control assistance • Transitional Work Placement Program • Post Offer Employment Testing (POET) program • Oral Fluid Drug and Alcohol Testing program • Online training resources

The Mike Keith Agency is a full service agency with product offerings for nearly every area of your business and personal life. Personal insurance includes home, automobile, farm, boat, motorcycle, atv, rv, personal watercraft, and more. Business insurance includes property, liability, automobiles, equipment, workers compensation, contractor and sales tax bonding needs, employment practices liability, directors and officers, business income, and more. Benefits insurance includes personal and group health and financial benefits from all major carriers in Missouri and Kansas.