Deserved or not, many insurance agents often find themselves being pigeonholed into the stereotyped of the annoying, "you need more insurance," sales-focused Ned Ryerson character from the movie Groundhog Day.

People just don't understand the important work insurance agents do every day to help people protect their families. They don't understand the commitment many agents have to being socially responsible and contributing members of the local business community.

Sure, there are a few Ned Ryersons out there who foster that unflattering image. But for every Ned Ryerson, there is a Scott Campbell and an Yvette Holguin, and a Gregg Blanchard.

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