Flagship Insurance Services is built upon a tradition of integrity, industry leadership and excellence. We are committed to delivering tailored insurance solutions to both businesses and individuals with thoughtful strategic planning, valuable professional services and technology-based solutions that result in sustained customer satisfaction. About Us Flagship Insurance Services is built upon a tradition of integrity, industry leadership and excellence. We are committed to delivering tailored insurance solutions to both businesses and individuals with thoughtful strategic planning, valuable professional services and technology-based solutions that result in sustained customer satisfaction. About Us Flagship Insurance Services is built upon a tradition of integrity, industry leadership and excellence. We are committed to delivering tailored insurance solutions to both businesses and individuals with thoughtful strategic planning, valuable professional services and technology-based solutions that result in sustained customer satisfaction. Founded in 0000 Flagship Insurance Services has a strong reputation for excellence in the products and services we offer. We have grown to provide a full range of insurance solutions for individuals and businesses throughout MN, ND, WI, IA, FL, CO and AZ. Definition of FLAGSHIP noun a ship carrying the commander of a fleet, squadron, or the like, and flies the officer's flag. the finest, or most important one of a group of things or system. Founded in 0000 Flagship Insurance Services has a strong reputation for excellence in the products and services we offer. We have grown to provide a full range of insurance solutions for individuals and businesses throughout MN, ND, WI, IA, FL, CO and AZ. Definition of FLAGSHIP noun a ship carrying the commander of a fleet, squadron, or the like, and flies the officer's flag. the finest, or most important one of a group of things or system. Founded in 0000 Flagship Insurance Services has a strong reputation for excellence in the products and services we offer. We have grown to provide a full range of insurance solutions for individuals and businesses throughout MN, ND, WI, IA, FL, CO and AZ. Definition of FLAGSHIP noun a ship carrying the commander of a fleet, squadron, or the like, and flies the officer's flag. the finest, or most important one of a group of things or system. Meet Our Staff The Flagship Insurance Services team is made up of specialists dedicated to using their experience and expertise to meet your objectives, and is committed to anticipating and fulfilling your needs. As highly specialized consultants, we have built our reputation for excellence. Meet Our Staff The Flagship Insurance Services team is made up of specialists dedicated to using their experience and expertise to meet your objectives, and is committed to anticipating and fulfilling your needs. As highly specialized consultants, we have built our reputation for excellence. Meet Our Staff The Flagship Insurance Services team is made up of specialists dedicated to using their experience and expertise to meet your objectives, and is committed to anticipating and fulfilling your needs. As highly specialized consultants, we have built our reputation for excellence. Jennifer Sherman Stratton Chief Executive Officer - Owner/CEO Follow Follow Follow Learn More about Jennifer Jennifer earned her B.S. in Business from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management. She began her insurance career with Flagship Insurance Services in 0000. Jennifer was selected as a 0000 Five Star Business Insurance and Benefits Professional and serves as Vice Chair on the MN Republican Health Care Reform Task Force. She purchased Flagship Insurance Services in 0000. Jennifer assists and advises businesses in the management of their employee benefits and assists employees transitioning from an employer plan into Medicare. She takes particular interest in properly vetting employers with 00-000 employees to consider self-insuring and gives mid-size employers the personal attention they need to make a self-insured plan successful. After policies have been established, she offers continued assistance in the capacity of account servicing and acts on the client's behalf with insurance providers. Nick Kuchenbecker Owner Learn More about Nick Nick earned his B.S. in Business Management from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and graduated Cum Laude. Nick has helped over 0000 clients save over 00 million dollars in tax savings over his career. Nick is an expert when it comes to FSA, HSA, HRA, FHRA, COBRA, QSEHRA, Retiree Billing, FMLA, ERISA, HIPAA, PCORI, ACA, and other related tax and compliance plans relative to employee benefits. Dave Sherman Founder/Agent Follow Learn More about Dave Dave has a BA in economics/accounting from the University of Minnesota, an MBA from the University of St Thomas and a PhD from Pacific Coast University. He holds the designations of CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CPIA (Certified Professional Insurance Agent), and CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor). He specializes in business insurance, employee benefits and investments. David served as CFO (Chief Financial Officer) in two manufacturing companies for a total of 00 years before purchasing the Agency in 0000. Dave is a certified Notary Public. Ashley Hasling Agent Follow Follow Learn More about Ashley Ashley graduated Magna Cum Laude from Winona State University in 0000, earning a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis on Human Resources and Management. She began her insurance career with Northwestern Mutual in 0000 where she was promoted to Employee Benefit Specialist in 0000 and also served as the Director of Operations until 0000 when the agency was acquired by a national firm. She then transitioned to the medical carrier side as a Senior Sales Director for PreferredOne but ultimately, her passion for working closely with group clients and their employees brought her to Flagship in 0000. With 00 years of industry experience, Ashley is dedicated to delivering value by providing professional and personalized service and she is passionate about achieving positive results through employee engagement and education. Ashley resides in Plymouth with her husband, Joe, children Taylor and JD, and their mini Goldendoodle, Chewie, but enjoy spending the summer at their family lake home in Wisconsin. Cliff Hanson Agent Follow Follow Learn More about Cliff Cliff entered the employee benefits industry in 0000. His specialty is showing our group clients how to think differently when purchasing and utilizing health care insurance by using Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and other creative alternatives. Over the years, he has demonstrated how these tools can significantly reduce plan costs for our clients. Cliff is a member of the Plymouth Rotary Club, and the Minnesota Association of Health Underwriters (MAHU). Tim Marks Agent Follow Follow Learn More about Tim Tim earned his B.S. in Business Administration and Economics from Mankato State University in 0000. He began his insurance career with State Bond and Mortgage Company in New Ulm MN. In 0000, he entered the field of Employee Benefits, where he has focused his practice for the past 00 years.Tim assists his clients with all aspects of their Employee Benefits offerings. He has earned a reputation with the local Health Insurance Companies for his aggressive negotiation skills at renewal time. He also prides himself for being extremely responsive to his clients. Erin Kutz Agent Follow Follow Follow Learn More about Erin Erin graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a B.S. in Business Management. Prior to joining Flagship Insurance Services in 0000, Erin gained more than 0 years experience with an agency in St. Cloud, MN. Her unique position allows her to sell, service and negotiate all aspects of commercial accounts. Erin is a licensed agent and has earned both CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) and CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designations. Sarah Fasching Agent Follow Follow Follow Learn More about Sarah Sarah earned a Bachelor of Science in Business and Communications from Bemidji State University. She joined Flagship Insurance Services in 0000 and is responsible for the sales and service of personal lines accounts including home, auto and farm insurance. She is a licensed agent and has earned her CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. Sarah is a certified Notary Public. Scott Benjamin Agent Follow Follow Learn More about Scott Scott graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in Agriculture. He completed and passed 0 courses in the Certified Insurance Counselor program. He earned a certificate in Health Care Reform Studies from the American College in Bryn Mawr. He has taken at least 00 other insurance courses, but his favorite course was "How to save Premiums in the Design of Employee Benefit Plans". This course was taught by an actuary and showed simplified actuarial techniques. He uses these methods every day with his clients and the information gives big dividends. The methods are practical and easy to implement. Scott works with clients of all sizes and particularly enjoys clients in the 00 to 000 size that are looking at methods to lower costs. Scott advises his clients on methods such as HRA, HSA, and self-insurance. He makes sure that the risk is low or "next to none" and then maximizes the gains. He is very involved in service and renewal activities. And he will help his clients plan far in advance. This makes budgeting and enrollment a much easier process. Patti Habisch Customer Service Representative Follow Follow Learn More about Patti Patti has spent her entire professional career as a customer service specialist, many of those years in the insurance industry and has earned her CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. She joined Flagship Insurance Services in 0000 as a licensed agent to provide customer service support for commercial lines, personal lines, life and health products. Cindy Engle Customer Service Representative Follow Follow Follow Learn More about Cindy Cindy joined Flagship Insurance Services in 0000 to provide customer service support for our employee benefit clients. She manages our online enrollment as well as onboarding/offboarding services for employers. Cindy takes a hands on approach to servicing that our clients have come to expect. Prior to joining Flagship, Cindy spent 00 years in customer service, servicing individuals in both the legal and medical fields. Cindy is a certified Notary Public. Leigha Bruns Customer Service Representative Follow Follow Follow Learn More about Leigha Leigha earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Having worked 0-0 jobs while going to school full-time at Loras, and being actively involved on campus as a peer assistant, CORE team member, and student tours volunteer, Leigha has developed a strong work ethic and maintains her commitment to community and volunteer activities in her free time. She also enjoys painting and traveling, and has a minor in International Studies. Leigha joined Flagship in 0000 to manage our employee benefits enrollment and administration platforms, tools and resources that give employers a secure online presence to streamline and automate administration, employee engagement and benefits management. She also offers customer service support to our employer groups. Alyssa Kuck Customer Service Representative Follow Follow Learn More about Alyssa Alyssa joined Flagship Insurance Services in 0000 as a customer service support to assist small and large groups with their employee benefits. She also assists the brokers in creating documentation along with answering any client inquiries throughout the year. Joining the Flagship team with twelve years of experience in customer service and a strong commitment to her work, allows her to provide the best support to our clients. Aside from work, Alyssa resides in Winsted with her husband Jordan and two sons. She loves to spend time outside, going on walks to the park with her boys, and taking family day trips. She also loves to be involved and attend community events with her family. Jeffrey Jennings Agent Learn More about Jeff Jeff services property and casualty clients around the St. Cloud area. Noel Painschab Receptionist/Office Clerk Learn More about Noel Noel began working at the Winsted Flagship office in 0000 as an Office Clerk and Receptionist. She brought with her 00 years of Customer Service and Office Management experience. Noel enjoys the ever changing fast pace of being the front receptionist, greeting and helping customers as well as assisting all office personnel throughout the day. Outside of work, Noel enjoys spending time on her beautiful farm with her husband and her two boys. Jennifer Sherman Stratton Chief Executive Officer - Owner/CEO Follow Follow Follow Learn More about Jennifer Jennifer earned her B.S. in Business from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management. She began her insurance career with Flagship Insurance Services in 0000. Jennifer was selected as a 0000 Five Star Business Insurance and Benefits Professional and serves as Vice Chair on the MN Republican Health Care Reform Task Force. She purchased Flagship Insurance Services in 0000. Jennifer assists and advises businesses in the management of their employee benefits and assists employees transitioning from an employer plan into Medicare. She takes particular interest in properly vetting employers with 00-000 employees to consider self-insuring and gives mid-size employers the personal attention they need to make a self-insured plan successful. After policies have been established, she offers continued assistance in the capacity of account servicing and acts on the client's behalf with insurance providers. Nick Kuchenbecker Owner Learn More about Nick Nick earned his B.S. in Business Management from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and graduated Cum Laude. Nick has helped over 0000 clients save over 00 million dollars in tax savings over his career. Nick is an expert when it comes to FSA, HSA, HRA, FHRA, COBRA, QSEHRA, Retiree Billing, FMLA, ERISA, HIPAA, PCORI, ACA, and other related tax and compliance plans relative to employee benefits. Dave Sherman Founder/Agent Follow Learn More about Dave Dave has a BA in economics/accounting from the University of Minnesota, an MBA from the University of St Thomas and a PhD from Pacific Coast University. He holds the designations of CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CPIA (Certified Professional Insurance Agent), and CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor). He specializes in business insurance, employee benefits and investments. David served as CFO (Chief Financial Officer) in two manufacturing companies for a total of 00 years before purchasing the Agency in 0000. Dave is a certified Notary Public. Ashley Hasling Agent Follow Follow Learn More about Ashley Ashley graduated Magna Cum Laude from Winona State University in 0000, earning a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis on Human Resources and Management. She began her insurance career with Northwestern Mutual in 0000 where she was promoted to Employee Benefit Specialist in 0000 and also served as the Director of Operations until 0000 when the agency was acquired by a national firm. She then transitioned to the medical carrier side as a Senior Sales Director for PreferredOne but ultimately, her passion for working closely with group clients and their employees brought her to Flagship in 0000. With 00 years of industry experience, Ashley is dedicated to delivering value by providing professional and personalized service and she is passionate about achieving positive results through employee engagement and education. Ashley resides in Plymouth with her husband, Joe, children Taylor and JD, and their mini Goldendoodle, Chewie, but enjoy spending the summer at their family lake home in Wisconsin. Cliff Hanson Agent Follow Follow Learn More about Cliff Cliff entered the employee benefits industry in 0000. His specialty is showing our group clients how to think differently when purchasing and utilizing health care insurance by using Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and other creative alternatives. Over the years, he has demonstrated how these tools can significantly reduce plan costs for our clients. Cliff is a member of the Plymouth Rotary Club, and the Minnesota Association of Health Underwriters (MAHU). Tim Marks Agent Follow Follow Learn More about Tim Tim earned his B.S. in Business Administration and Economics from Mankato State University in 0000. He began his insurance career with State Bond and Mortgage Company in New Ulm MN. In 0000, he entered the field of Employee Benefits, where he has focused his practice for the past 00 years.Tim assists his clients with all aspects of their Employee Benefits offerings. He has earned a reputation with the local Health Insurance Companies for his aggressive negotiation skills at renewal time. He also prides himself for being extremely responsive to his clients. Erin Kutz Agent Follow Follow Follow Learn More about Erin Erin graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a B.S. in Business Management. Prior to joining Flagship Insurance Services in 0000, Erin gained more than 0 years experience with an agency in St. Cloud, MN. Her unique position allows her to sell, service and negotiate all aspects of commercial accounts. Erin is a licensed agent and has earned both CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) and CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designations. Sarah Fasching Agent Follow Follow Follow Learn More about Sarah Sarah earned a Bachelor of Science in Business and Communications from Bemidji State University. She joined Flagship Insurance Services in 0000 and is responsible for the sales and service of personal lines accounts including home, auto and farm insurance. She is a licensed agent and has earned her CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. Sarah is a certified Notary Public. Scott Benjamin Agent Follow Follow Learn More about Scott Scott graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in Agriculture. He completed and passed 0 courses in the Certified Insurance Counselor program. He earned a certificate in Health Care Reform Studies from the American College in Bryn Mawr. He has taken at least 00 other insurance courses, but his favorite course was "How to save Premiums in the Design of Employee Benefit Plans". This course was taught by an actuary and showed simplified actuarial techniques. He uses these methods every day with his clients and the information gives big dividends. The methods are practical and easy to implement. Scott works with clients of all sizes and particularly enjoys clients in the 00 to 000 size that are looking at methods to lower costs. Scott advises his clients on methods such as HRA, HSA, and self-insurance. He makes sure that the risk is low or "next to none" and then maximizes the gains. He is very involved in service and renewal activities. And he will help his clients plan far in advance. This makes budgeting and enrollment a much easier process. Patti Habisch Customer Service Representative Follow Follow Learn More about Patti Patti has spent her entire professional career as a customer service specialist, many of those years in the insurance industry and has earned her CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. She joined Flagship Insurance Services in 0000 as a licensed agent to provide customer service support for commercial lines, personal lines, life and health products. Cindy Engle Customer Service Representative Follow Follow Follow Learn More about Cindy Cindy joined Flagship Insurance Services in 0000 to provide customer service support for our employee benefit clients. She manages our online enrollment as well as onboarding/offboarding services for employers. Cindy takes a hands on approach to servicing that our clients have come to expect. Prior to joining Flagship, Cindy spent 00 years in customer service, servicing individuals in both the legal and medical fields. Cindy is a certified Notary Public. Leigha Bruns Customer Service Representative Follow Follow Follow Learn More about Leigha Leigha earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Having worked 0-0 jobs while going to school full-time at Loras, and being actively involved on campus as a peer assistant, CORE team member, and student tours volunteer, Leigha has developed a strong work ethic and maintains her commitment to community and volunteer activities in her free time. She also enjoys painting and traveling, and has a minor in International Studies. Leigha joined Flagship in 0000 to manage our employee benefits enrollment and administration platforms, tools and resources that give employers a secure online presence to streamline and automate administration, employee engagement and benefits management. She also offers customer service support to our employer groups. Alyssa Kuck Customer Service Representative Follow Follow Learn More about Alyssa Alyssa joined Flagship Insurance Services in 0000 as a customer service support to assist small and large groups with their employee benefits. She also assists the brokers in creating documentation along with answering any client inquiries throughout the year. Joining the Flagship team with twelve years of experience in customer service and a strong commitment to her work, allows her to provide the best support to our clients. Aside from work, Alyssa resides in Winsted with her husband Jordan and two sons. She loves to spend time outside, going on walks to the park with her boys, and taking family day trips. She also loves to be involved and attend community events with her family. Jeffrey Jennings Agent Learn More about Jeff Jeff services property and casualty clients around the St. Cloud area. Noel Painschab Receptionist/Office Clerk Learn More about Noel Noel began working at the Winsted Flagship office in 0000 as an Office Clerk and Receptionist. She brought with her 00 years of Customer Service and Office Management experience. Noel enjoys the ever changing fast pace of being the front receptionist, greeting and helping customers as well as assisting all office personnel throughout the day. Outside of work, Noel enjoys spending time on her beautiful farm with her husband and her two boys. Jennifer Sherman Stratton Chief Executive Officer - Owner/CEO Follow Follow Follow Learn More about Jennifer Jennifer earned her B.S. in Business from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management. She began her insurance career with Flagship Insurance Services in 0000. Jennifer was selected as a 0000 Five Star Business Insurance and Benefits Professional and serves as Vice Chair on the MN Republican Health Care Reform Task Force. She purchased Flagship Insurance Services in 0000. Jennifer assists and advises businesses in the management of their employee benefits and assists employees transitioning from an employer plan into Medicare. She takes particular interest in properly vetting employers with 00-000 employees to consider self-insuring and gives mid-size employers the personal attention they need to make a self-insured plan successful. After policies have been established, she offers continued assistance in the capacity of account servicing and acts on the client's behalf with insurance providers. Nick Kuchenbecker Owner 