Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Member Hires New Employee

Edwardsville, IL, August 10, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Ellsworth Insurance Agency recently hired Stephanie Phelps as an administrative assistant. In this position, her responsibilities include handling the office’s daily operations. She also will assist with accounting tasks, as well as arrange the agency’s purchases for office equipment and new systems. Prior to joining Ellsworth Insurance Agency, Phelps worked as an administrative assistant at a construction company for 25 years.

Ellsworth Insurance Agency is a full service insurance agency that specializes in auto, home, life and commercial insurance. Founded in 2016, the agency is owned by Kurt Ellsworth and is located at 1403 Troy Rd. in Edwardsville, Ill. Ellsworth Insurance Agency is a member of Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a cohesive family of nearly 100 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Southern Illinois.

“Stephanie has an extensive background as an administrative assistant, and we are excited to have her on board,” said Ellsworth Insurance Agency owner Kurt Ellsworth. “We look forward to her role in helping us grow our company.”

Founded in 2006, VIAA is located at 7745 Carondelet Ave. in Clayton, Mo. The alliance generates more than $125 million in written premium and is the regional founding member in Missouri and Southern Illinois for the Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance (SIAA), a $6 billion national insurance coalition. SIAA, which is the nation’s largest partnership of independent insurance agencies, consists of the highest caliber of firms that share a leveraged strength with their carrier partners and industry resources.

For more information about Ellsworth Insurance Agency, call (618) 656-3141.