Brandon Mercier
Mercier has been promoted to regional sales executive for the southeastern U.S, after most recently serving as a sales executive for Distinguished Programs Specialty division.
“Brandon’s strong attention to detail and understanding of the insurance market has made him a successful contributor to Distinguished Programs’ growth, and we believe he’ll continue to impress in this new role,” noted Kurt Meister, senior vice president of business development at Distinguished Programs. “Brandon is a valuable member of our team and a pleasure to work with, and his track record in successful sales demonstrates the agents and brokers he works with feel the same.
In his new role as regional sales executive, Mercier is tasked with leading sales for all of Distinguished Programs’ insurance products across the Southeast.
Prior to joining Distinguished Programs in 2016, Mercier worked for Philadelphia Insurance Companies, where he began as an underwriter in 2009 and later served as a senior marketing representative. Mercier also holds a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation.
Mercier is a graduate of Kennesaw State University where he earned his bachelor’s in finance. He is based in Atlanta.
Erick Schmitt
Schmitt has been hired as the new regional sales executive for Texas and Oklahoma, bringing nearly 16 years of industry experience to his new executive role at Distinguished Programs.
“Adding an experienced insurance pro with such a strong track record and a history of positive results is sure to bolster the Distinguished executive sales staff,” said Kurt Meister, senior vice president of business development at Distinguished Programs.
“Erick’s wealth of knowledge and managerial experience will add to the strength of our sales team as we continue to expand access to our insurance products and services across the U.S.”
As regional sales executive, Schmitt will be responsible for sales of the full range of products and services available at Distinguished across all industry sectors in his territories.
Prior to joining Distinguished Programs, Schmitt spent more than two years at Markel Specialty as senior sales manager. He also worked as business development manager at AIG for more than two years and with Nationwide for nearly 11 years, working in a number of roles of increasing responsibility.
Schmitt received his bachelor’s degree at the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University. He is based in Dallas.
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.