Michael Babikian Joins Corporate Advisory Board at Partners Advantage Insurance Services
June 26, 2015 by Partners Advantage
Partners Advantage Insurance Services has announced Michael Babikian has joined the company’s Advisory Board. Babikian is the President and CEO of LegacyShield, a consumer engagement service that provides comprehensive legacy planning tools and services.
He was formerly President and CEO of Transamerica Brokerage where he was responsible for six sales channels, including Transamerica Bermuda. He served in several other roles at Transamerica before being appointed President and CEO. Prior to joining Transamerica, Babikian was a partner and general counsel at Infinite Source Technologies, Inc., where he advised on all legal and tax matters. He started his career as an attorney for a tax law firm where he advised clients on tax and business matters, including entity creation, mergers and acquisitions, and exit strategies.
As a member of the Advisory Board, Babikian will join an impressive roster of corporate leaders which provides strategic counsel to the executive leadership of Partners Advantage, including:
• Nathan D. Bergeland, founder and CEO of USAdvisors Network, LLC
• Larry Cassidy, group chair with Vistage International
• Mike McIntire, founder and president of McIntire & Associates
• Harry N. Stout, managing director and CEO of Insurance Insight Group, LLC
• Scott Tietz, CEO of Partners Advantage.
• Brad Tison, founder and president of The Achievement Group (TAG)
• James Wong, president of Partners Advantage
“The Partners Advantage Advisory Board has been important in providing us with insights on issues in our industry and the economy at large, along with foresight on issues that enhance our planning processes, stated Partners Advantage CEO Scott Tietz. “Michael’s wisdom will be greatly valued as we move ahead.”
Partners Advantage is aggressively investing in the company’s future and the value it provides to agencies throughout the country. The board has an important role in helping the company position for the future.
“We are excited about the future and feel our company is well positioned to build our long-term value to our customers and continue with our focus on mergers and acquisitions,” stated Company President James Wong.
Babikian will also be a presenter at the The Platinum Event, a national meeting sponsored by Platinum Partners where many insurance marketing organizations from across the country will gather to gain insights to grow their company.
About Partners Advantage Insurance Services
Partners Advantage Insurance Services, LLC, is a national insurance marketing organization with a strong focus on life insurance, annuities and linked benefit products The company’s Platinum and Premier Divisions provide a vast menu of value added services and resources to help more than 100 agencies thrive. In addition, independent financial professionals are served from regional offices across the country. For more information about Partners Advantage, visit www.partnersadvantage.com.
