POWERS Insurance and Benefits Hires Two Employees

St. Louis, MO, January 22, 2016 --(PR.com)-- POWERS Insurance and Benefits, one of the largest family owned and operated independent insurance agencies in the bi-state region, recently hired Meaghan Dowd as a Personal Account Manager and Barb Walgren as an Insurance Advisor.

In this position, Dowd will assist producers in procuring new business. She also will handle risk management and day-to-day service for personal lines’ clients and prospects. Prior to joining POWERS Insurance and Benefits, Dowd served as a customer service representative and producer at various local insurance companies.

Walgren’s responsibilities include developing new clients and managing their risk, as well as handling existing accounts and maintaining client satisfaction in the property and casualty marketplace. She previously worked as a Personal Lines Insurance Sales representative, as well as a Vice President of Client Relations at a local title company.

“We are excited to add two very perceptive and resourceful associates to our team,” said POWERS Insurance and Benefits’ president JD Powers. “We look forward to their success as we continue to experience healthy growth.”

POWERS Insurance and Benefits provides personal and business insurance, surety, risk management and employee benefits. Founded in 1991, the company is headquartered at 7745 Carondelet Ave. in Clayton, Mo. For more information, call (314) 725-1414.