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Welcome to the Insurance Club of Pittsburgh
The Insurance Club of Pittsburgh is a professional organization that was founded in 1926. While we are probably best known for organizing I-Day, we also put on other functions throughout the year. Click here to learn more.
President's Message - November 2011
Hello and welcome to the Insurance Club of Pittsburgh's web site. My name is Edward Schmidt and I'm the 2011-2012 President of the club. On October 20th, the Insurance Club held their 85th Annual Banquet at the LeMont Restaurant in Pittsburgh. It's hard to believe that 85 years ago, our club was formed to promote the fact that we are in a "relationship" business. Since the 1920's, our club has stayed the course and provided a venue to meet and greet insurance professionals, and associates, with one thought in mind, networking at social events.
I began my insurance career over 35 years ago as a claim adjuster with a national insurance carrier. My career path progressed into marketing, sales, and management positions with national and international insurance carriers. I credit my membership in the Insurance Club of Pittsburgh with introducing me to the many insurance professionals that had a positive effect on my career path. I attended many Insurance Club events over the past 30+ years, and used every event as an opportunity to network with the movers and shakers of our industry.
In 2009, I formed ESI Associates, an independent insurance agency in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. With our economy in a deep recession, I questioned if the timing was right. It was my friends in the Insurance Club that persuaded me to make the jump to self-employment. You know who you are and I thank you.
At our first board of directors meeting held on November 17th, I stated that everyone in a leadership capacity, are "Ambassadors", and it is our responsibility to assure that every club member, corporate event sponsor, and advertiser, walks away from each and every event, happy and anxiously awaiting the announcement of our next networking opportunity. On behalf of the executives and directors, we look forward to engaging our membership with one simple concept, come to an event and take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves.
Again, on behalf of the executive board and our directors, we wish everyone a very Happy and Safe Holiday Season!!!
Regards,
Edward Schmidt, President