October's Employee of the Month

                                    Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers    

Employee of the Month………… 

  

                 Ann Dippel!

                                                                  

Like many of her colleagues at Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers Inc., Ann Dippel began her insurance career working for an earlier generation of the Ryan family.    In 1974, Ann worked as a customer service representative for the Morris Agency in New Paltz, NY, which was owned in part by Bob Ryan, Sr. After a couple of years in the insurance industry, Ann decided to make a change and took over managing the office of her family owned business.  Ann returned to the insurance industry in 1996 when she joined the Reis Turck Insurance Agency, and worked there until they were bought by Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers in 2011.  She now enjoys working for the next generation of the Ryan family, Bob Ryan Jr.  Throughout the years Ann was active in the New Paltz Chamber of Commerce. Currently, she volunteers for the American Cancer Society.  

In 2012, Ann began her semi-retirement with Ryan and Ryan Insurance. This allows her to remain a part of the Ryan and Ryan Insurance team and enjoy more time with her family, especially her three wonderful grandchildren!

October's Client of the Month

Client of the Month…

Elmrock Inn

A 1770 brick, colonial farmhouse in Stone Ridge, NY, is home to our client of the month, The Elmrock Inn Bed & Breakfast. In their beautiful accommodations, owners Kimberly and Mark Suszczynski host guests and cater weddings, special events, parties & celebrations. Catering is done both off and on premise of their beautifully landscaped 5-acre property.  Chef Mark brings his passion for cooking to Harvest Real Food Catering at The Elmrock Inn. He utilizes his own garden and hens and supports local farms to bring his own “farm to table” culinary vision to the menu.

The Elmrock Inn and Harvest Real Food Catering have been clients of Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers since 2012. Having been prior clients with their first business, the Harvest Café, the Suszczynskis sought out Ryan and Ryan Insurance again for their new insurance needs. Kimberly credits Jeff Smith for his assistance in helping them make proper coverage choices for both of their businesses.  Kimberly also compliments Ann Dipple & Kim Whelan for their “great customer service that is both quick & polite.” Kimberly often calls Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers for Certificates of Insurance for events that Harvest Real Food Catering will be catering off premises.  In the ever-demanding nature of her businesses, she is reassured that she will be taken care of on the same day of her request with the friendly and efficient customer service that the Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers team consistently provides.

Client of the Month for September 2014

Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers, Inc.  - Client of the Month:

Brooks & Brooks, PC

Surveying, Planning, GIS

The mission statement of Brooks & Brooks, PC, states they are committed to satisfying their customers’ needs and to meeting specified project goals through the work of experienced and dedicated staff that are all committed to quality.  Their time-proven system of project communication serves as the foundation of Brooks & Brooks quality assurance. 

It is not surprising that when Brooks & Brooks was looking for an insurance agency to handle their insurance needs, they were looking for the same commitment to quality.

Patti Brooks, President of Brooks & Brooks, P.C. states, “We chose Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers Inc. because we had our business and personal insurance spread between a few agencies, all with different due dates. We were looking for a full service insurance agency to provide all our insurance needs: Surveying Business Liability, Business Auto Insurance, Workers Compensation, Disability, Umbrella, Employee Benefits, etc., as well as our real estate holdings and personal home and auto policies. We found Ryan and Ryan Insurance Brokers, Inc. to be the most responsive company and able to respond to the needs of our large client contract requirements for our surveying firm, which can be very demanding and detail oriented.

Having one agent with the breadth of expertise to service all the needs of our personal, real estate, and professional firms under one roof has been a very satisfying and cost effective experience for us. The staff are all professional, courteous, and very responsive to our needs.”

September Employee of the Month ~ 2014

Employee of the Month…………………..

Congratulations Linda Leo!!!!

Who would have known that the same family Linda Leo started her insurance career with back in 1977, would be the same family she would be currently working for today?  Linda began her career with the Corwin Agency which was owned by Frank Reis and Bob Ryan, Sr. 37 years later, she is back working for the Ryan family at Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers Inc. 

In 1990, Linda stepped away from the insurance industry to raise her children, Brian & Amanda.  Linda actively participated as co-leader of her daughter's Girl Scout Troop and her son’s Cub Scout Troop, as well as served on the High Falls Civic Association.

Linda resumed her insurance career in 2003 and obtained her NY State Property & Casualty Insurance Brokers license in 2006.  At Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers Inc., Linda can help you with a new business quote and service all your commercial and personal insurance.

August 2014 Employee of the Month

Employee of the Month…………………….

Congratulations Kathleen DiBella!!!!!!

Kathleen DiBella brings over 35 years of insurance experience to Ryan and Ryan Insurance Brokers Inc.  Kathleen began her insurance career in the claims department of Keystone Ins. Co., in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1977.  After Keystone, Kathleen continued her insurance career for a few years with the Barry Scott Agency. However it was with Robert J. Ryan Inc., that she developed her insurance career over 20+ years.  Now with Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers Inc., Kathleen utilizes her vast insurance knowledge and expertise by concentrating on new business sales for both personal and commercial lines, and by continuing to support and service of her existing clientele.

Kathleen is a member of the Elks Club of Wildwood, NJ, and Secretary of Hudson Valley Business Alliance Group.   Hudson Valley Business Alliance consists of local business owners and is designed to produce new leads, better understand the community, and create a better business environment for all.  As part of Hudson Valley Business Alliance Group, Kathleen took an active role, along with member David Rylance, in developing  ‘Dress for Success’ at Ulster County Community College.  ‘Dress for Success’ is a free of charge apparel store where young adults can pick out slightly used clothing for business interviews.  Kathleen explains that the ‘Dress for Success’ store helps young adults prepare for a successful first impression at a business interview, especially during the job-hunting stage, when a steady flow of income is not yet available to purchase a new business wardrobe.

When not working or volunteering, Kathleen enjoys spending time with her husband of 32 years, Lenny, as well as her two sons, Timothy and Matthew.

August 2014 Client of the Month

Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers, Inc.  - Client of the Month:

Sipperley's

Grog

Shoppe                                                                  

Sipperley’s Grog Shoppe, located at 7510 N. Broadway in Red Hook, NY, is a locally, family run wine & liquor store that has been part of the village community for the past 30 years.  Started by brothers, Madison & Arthur Sipperley, Sr., in 1976, Sipperley’s Grog Shoppe continues to be managed by Arthur, Jr. & Kay Sipperley today.  Sipperley’s Grogg Shoppe is open 7 days a week, Monday thru Saturday – 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  Sipperley’s Grog Shop features several local wines from wineries in our area.

Sipperley’s Grog Shoppe has been a client of Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers Inc. & Kathleen DiBella’s for the past few years.   Kay Sipperley was shopping her insurance for both price and customer service and acknowledges that she found both with Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers Inc.  Kay says that running a business 7 days a week can be a little overwhelming at times.   Kathleen and the Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers’ staff eliminates all of her concerns and worries about her insurance program.  Kay takes comfort in knowing that Kathleen DiBella handles all of her insurance needs. She knows she chose the right Insurance Broker.