Mark King
With more than 25 years in the insurance industry, King brings considerable expertise in the property casualty sales space to his new role as regional sales executive with Distinguished Programs.
“Mark has an impressive track record in the industry, making him a valuable member of our team and a well-versed resource for the agents and brokers with whom he works. That depth of experience and understanding of the market gives Mark the ability to best assist clients and even mentor fellow colleagues,” noted Kurt Meister, senior vice president of business development at Distinguished Programs.
In his new role, King will work with clients throughout Southern California to choose proper insurance programs for clients across the full range of products and services available through Distinguished Programs.
Prior to his joining Distinguished Programs in 2006, King served as director of commercial accounts at Wausau Insurance Company in Seattle for nine years. While there, he was responsible for the development, growth and profit of the broker distribution network throughout Washington, Alaska, Oregon and Idaho.
King attended Portland State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in social science. He is currently based in Bellvue, Wash.
Jack Madsen
Madsen has more than two decades of experience as a sales professional, with more than 10 of those years in insurance.
“Jack’s reputation and significant background in sales make him a valuable asset to the team. He strives to provide constructive collaboration with clients to ensure they are satisfied with their products,” noted Kurt Meister, senior vice president of business development at Distinguished Programs. “His experience with our products and services, along with his notable sales record have impressed many of us at Distinguished Programs.”
In his new role, Madsen will consult with retail agents and brokers across all of Distinguished Programs’ insurance products and services, covering the Pacific Northwest, including Nevada, Alaska and Hawaii.
Prior to his role with Distinguished Programs, Madsen worked as a sales executive for Fulcrum Insurance Programs, which specialized in serving the insurance needs of the hospitality, habitational and commercial real estate markets. Fulcrum Insurance was acquired by Distinguished Programs in 2015.
Madsen earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from Washington State University. He is based in Seattle.
About Distinguished Programs
Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Cultural & Historic Properties and Hospitality & Restaurants. Property and liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. Serving the same core markets and partnering with the most stable and reputable carriers, Distinguished Programs’ high limit umbrella programs remain the clear choice in its areas of specialty for superior coverage, competitive pricing, and attentive service. Through thoughtful innovation, stemming back to 1987, Distinguished Programs fosters growth and opportunities for its brokers, carriers, and employees. www.distinguished.com.