Todd Kriese, CIC, LUTCF

11 Questions with Todd Kriese

1. What does the American Dream mean to you?
   American Dream: a set of ideals in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and upward social mobility achieved through hard work. For me, it extends to passing on a good set of values and ideals for my children so when they are able to they can pursue their version of the American Dream.
2. What does the Ansay Way mean to you?
   Being a trusted advisor that offers strategies to help manage risk in which insurance becomes an indispensable tool to help protect our clients and their assets.
3. In your personal experience, how does Ansay differentiate in the marketplace?
   Ansay & Associates allows individuals to specialize in their areas of expertise so no one has to be a "jack of all trades master of none"
4. Why were you drawn to work at Ansay & Associates?
   Independent agency with access to a variety of markets and tools to help us succeed.
5. Give us a view of the company – what is it like working at Ansay?
   Each day working in Commercial Insurance holds a new set of challenges to overcome with no two days being the same.
6. Describe your approach to working with your clients.
   Treat others as I expect to be treated.
7. What is one of your favorite client stories?
   Favorite client stories revolve around having a true claim situation arise and having the proper coverage in place to help the business stay in business and move forward.
8. Do you have any area of specific focus in terms of industry or market?
   Workers Compensation Analysis
9. What gets you out of bed in the morning?
   Hunting or Trout Fishing
10. What would your clients say about you?
    That I am very knowledgeable.
11. Do you have a favorite inspirational quote?
    “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” – Steve Jobs