Independent Insurance Agency Take First Place at Fittest Execs Competition

Milwaukee, WI, October 03, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Starr Group is part of an elite group of local businesses that competed in the BizTimes Fittest Execs competition. The Starr Group team included Brent Johannsen, Maureen Arndt, Nick Starr, and Mary Starr. Collectively, The Starr Group took home the first place award in the team division, Mary Starr received first place in her individual category, and Maureen Arndt received finalist distinction in her individual category.

The BizTimes Fittest Execs competition is now in its seventh year. The competition showcases Milwaukee area executives that make health and wellness part of their routine. In addition to the team competition, individual categories are broken down as follows: female 25-39, female 40-49, female 50+, male 25-29, male 40-49, and male 50+.

“As I looked around the room at the other amazing teams I was truly stunned to hear them call our name as the first place winner,” says Mary Starr Executive Vice-President, “I was so proud to be standing next to such fantastic champions of the Starr Group wellness program.”

More than 80 executives from more than 25 companies participated in this years’ competition. As part of the competition, fitness tests included body composition testing, three-minute step test, sit and reach test, hand grip test, push-ups, and a plank.

The Starr Group is an independent insurance and risk management agency with the capabilities of advising clients on everything from their business insurance, including group health, to personal insurance. The Starr Group also provides assistance in human resources compliance, loss control, workers’ compensation claims administration, and e-services. For further information, please contact Lisa Simonson of The Starr Group at (414) 421-3800.