St. Louis, Mo :  POWERS Insurance and Benefits, one of the largest family owned and operated independent insurance agencies in the bi-state region, recently promoted Amy Simkins to Commercial Account Manager.

As a Commercial Account Manager, Simkins will assist the company’s producers when pursuing new business avenues, as well as serving existing clientele.  She will coordinate the commercial team’s lead generation and marketing efforts to ensure the best insurance coverage and policies for the company’s customers.  Simkins previously served as POWERS Insurance and Benefits’ Accounting Specialist.

“Amy is integral to our company’s growth and success, and she has wholeheartedly earned her new position based on her proven track record” said POWERS’ CEO Pierce Powers, Jr.  “As a company, we are excited to see what she will achieve.  As an individual, I couldn’t be more proud of this hard-working and dedicated individual.”