Helping Non-Profits So They Can Help Others
Non-Profits in America: A Driving Force With Unique Risks Non-profits are a huge part of the U.S. workforce and economy, accounting for nearly 12.3 million jobs in 2016, contributing 5.4% of the US gross domestic product (GDP), and [...]
JSA 2019 Charitable Giving Campaign Reaches New High
JSA's Charitable Giving Campaign reached a new milestone for 2019 and used more volunteer hours than ever before. In 2019, JSA collected over $18,361 for the annual charity fund. The 2019 campaign amount is [...]
Vision for 2020
The world around us and our industry are changing at a fantastic pace. At JSA, we not only welcome change but embrace the opportunities it brings. So, what is the JSA vision for 2020? [...]
2019 Year In Review with Danielle Wade
2019 was a busy one at Jackson Sumner & Associates. From Danielle becoming President & CEO in January, to the new programs we added, to our employees achieving new goals...it is definitely one to [...]
JSA Honors Employee Anniversaries
JSA is honored that so many of our employees choose to make a career with us. As JSA grows, our employees grow along with us. We recently celebrated some key anniversary milestones at our [...]
10 Gifs for A Safe Christmas
Ah,...Christmastime. It's full of magical lights and dazzling decorations that make the season extra special. It's also a lot of work and can be dangerous if you're not careful. Being in the insurance industry, [...]
2019 IIANC Young Agents Development Conference
IIANC's Young Agents Development Conference - presented by iLead - was held November 7th– 8th in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Below are archived videos of convention sessions, which were filmed by Jackson Sumner & Associates. [...]
Thanksgiving Fire Safety
This Thanksgiving Day, fire departments all across the nation will be called to nearly 2,000 homes about a cooking fire. Cooking equipment is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries, with Thanksgiving [...]
McNeil Named as P&C Manager
Kristel McNeil Named P&C Manager for Jackson Sumner & Associates Boone, NC - Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA) announced the recent promotion of Kristel McNeil to the position of P&C Manager. McNeil is a native of [...]
NEW Primary & Excess Private Flood Programs
Residential & Commercial Flood coverage is growing in need, in part due to devastating rain events but also due to growing infrastructure and development. With the future of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) dependent [...]
JSA Awarded IIANC 2019 Broker of The Year
We were honored to win the Broker of the Year award while broadcasting from the IIANC Annual Convention in Myrtle Beach, SC on October 8th, 2019. It's difficult to keep a secret from us [...]
2019 IIABSC Annual Convention
IIABSC’s Annual Convention was held October 13th – 15th in beautiful Savannah, Georgia. Below are archived videos of convention sessions, please enjoy viewing them.
2019 IIANC Annual Convention
The IIANC Annual Convention was held October 6th-8th, 2019 in Myrtle Beach, SC at the Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes. JSA celebrated 10 years of live broadcasting from this great event. [...]
Costa Named as Director of Business Development
Tony Costa Named as Director of Business Development for Jackson Sumner & Associates Boone, NC - Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA) announced the recent promotion of P&C Brokerage Manager Tony Costa to the position of Director [...]
Saunders Announced as SC Rep
Brantley Saunders Steps Into the Spotlight as SC Marketing Representative for Jackson Sumner & Associates Boone, NC - Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA) announced the recent addition of Brantley Saunders to the Marketing team [...]
AppState R.I.S.E. Publishes White Paper on NC Flood Risk
The AppState R.I.S.E. program in Boone, NC, created an in-depth industry white paper on North Carolina Flood Risk entitled "Water is Coming: Planning for the Future of North Carolina Flood Risk." It was published [...]
In Home Day Cares: Little Children, Big Risks
There were 816,343 day cares operating in the US in 2017. They included both large child day care centers, which may include instruction or preschool learning, as well as businesses caring for two or [...]
BREAKING NEWS: New NC Commercial Auto Loss Recoupment To Remain Through Sept 2020
The NC Reinsurance Facility (NCRF) reduced the surcharge for all new and renewal commercial auto and garage dealer policies last year. According to a circular letter released by the NCRF, the recoupment that was [...]
2019 IIAV Annual Convention Highlights
JSA broadcast the IIAV 2019 Annual Convention on June 24th and 25th, 2019 from the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia. Please enjoy these video highlights of the sessions and interviews. [...]
Father’s Day GIF Guy’d (Guide) of Advice
This Father’s Day, we honor our dad’s,..those guys that inspire us, take care of us, and impart their wisdom upon us. As our gift to fatherhood, we created an 11-Point Gif Guy-d (Guide) of a [...]
Summer Festivals & Special Events
Don't Sweat Summertime Special Events Summer is for late nights, hot weather, a vacation state-of-mind, and a variety of Summer events – which combine to mean increased risks at these events. There are many [...]
Laura Edmonds Helms HR for JSA
JSA is excited to announce the addition of Laura Edmonds as Human Resources and Office Manager for the organization’s Leadership Team. Originally from Galax, Virginia, Laura graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Marketing Management [...]
Vacation Bible School
Summer is Vacation Bible School time and churches have special coverage needs that extend far beyond popsicle stick crafts. Many have field trips, overnight trips, group travel, and swimming risks that need to be [...]
Summer Outdoor Rentals
Summer is time for fun in the sun and getting active outdoors. Lakes, rivers, and oceans attract businesses that rent equipment to create fun summertime adventures. Outfit them with the GL coverage that is [...]
Student Housing Risks
*JSA can help with Property, GL, and/or Excess Liability coverage for your hard-to-place student housing risks! Rental Dwellings - Single-Family, Duplexes, Etc. Apartment Complexes Condos/Townhouses Properties with Loss History Older Buildings Undergraduate or Graduate Students For more information [...]