PHOENIX - (October 24, 2011) - Mike Schmidt, CIC, CLCS and a Commercial Risk Management Consultant at MJ Insurance, one of the top 100 privately-held agencies in the U.S., was recently recognized by The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) for his dedication and leadership in the insurance industry.

Schmidt was awarded the CIC honor for his five consecutive years of active affiliation with the Society of CIC. The CIC designation carries meaningful prestige in the insurance profession as it signifies an ongoing commitment to advanced industry knowledge and customer service. 

"We're thrilled to hear Mike Schmidt has been awarded this recognition - it is well deserved," said Mike H. Bill, CEO of MJ Insurance. "His expertise is impressive and his clients continuously find his insight valuable."

MJ Insurance continues to earn industry accolades and honors. In addition to this recent award, MJ Insurance was once again named one of the Top 100 privately-held insurance agencies by the leading trade publication, Insurance Journal, in August. MJ Insurance was also recently named a "Best Practices Agency" by The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America - marking the eighth consecutive year of retaining its status as part of this elite group of U.S. independent insurance agencies.

MJ Insurance, with offices in Indiana and Arizona, is a property-casualty and employee benefit agency that, since 1964, has grown from a two person start-up to an agency with more than 125 employees. MJ Insurance specializes in a diverse selection of unique service lines including construction, energy, transportation, real estate, manufacturing, sororities, mining and life sciences. MJ also offers complete employee benefit programs including major medical, group disability, group life and onsite employer clinics. MJ Insurance currently has clients in 16 countries and in every U.S. state.

ABOUT MJ INSURANCE

MJ Insurance is a leading property-casualty and employee benefit agency specializing in various commercial sectors: construction, manufacturing, sororities, coal mining and transportation, as well as comprehensive employee benefit programs. Since 1964, MJ Insurance has continued to expand through growth, service and leadership. Additional information may be found at www.mjinsurance.com.

ABOUT SOCIETY OF CIC

The Society of CIC is the founding program of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, the nation's leading source of continuing education programs for the insurance and risk management industries. Other members of the organization include the Society of Certified Insurance Service Representatives (CISR), the Certified Risk Manager Program (CRM), and The National Research Academy.

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