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Kyle McClellan Featured on the National School Transportation Association’s The Bus Stop Podcast

September 19, 2024
This week, NSM Insurance Brokers’ very own Kyle McClellan, was featured on the #NSTATheBusStop podcast with National School Transportation Association Executive Director, Curt Macysyn.
Don’t miss out on this insightful episode on mitigating risks in the school transportation industry!
Tune in to the full episode here.
NSM Insurance Brokers Welcomes Matt Troutman

August 28, 2024
We’re pleased to share that Matt Troutman has joined NSM Insurance Brokers as our Behavioral Health Practice Leader!
Matt has a robust insurance background serving as a risk advisor at a leading insurance firm serving the Tri-state area — with strong expertise in the transportation sector.
Matt will serve as a strategic advisor for our clients in several of our key niches, including behavioral health, addiction treatment, nonprofit and social services.
“We are thrilled to welcome Matt to NSM Insurance Brokers. He brings significant experience and a proven track record of building strong relationships with his clients. I’m looking forward to him leading this important practice area for our firm and building on our success to champion this next chapter to grow the business further,” said John Buler, Head of NSM Insurance Brokers.
NSM Insurance Brokers Welcomes Andrew Meinster

July 10, 2024
We’re pleased to share that Andrew Meinster and his customer service team have joined NSM Insurance Brokers to lead our Auto Services Division!
Andrew is one of the nation’s top insurance agents serving the commercial tow truck contractor space. Andrew’s expertise in tow, strong social media following and relentless pursuit of delivering unparalleled service to his clients is a powerful combination that will strengthen our agency and complements our mission to be more than just an agent — but a trusted partner to our clients.
“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Andrew and his stellar team to NSM Insurance Brokers. Our agency and our clients will undoubtedly benefit from Andrew’s robust experience and passion for the commercial tow space. We look forward to supporting him as he pursues new and exciting niche focus areas for our firm,” said John Buler, Head of NSM Insurance Brokers.
NSM Insurance Brokers Serves as Proud Sponsor of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA) 2024 Annual Convention

June 27, 2024
The NSM Insurance Brokers team attended the Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA) 2024 Annual Convention & Tradeshow this week at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Seven Springs, PA. ️
As a proud member of PSBA, we are committed to providing comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions for school bus contractors. We enjoyed connecting with industry colleagues and discussing how we can best support the safety and success of student transportation.
Learn more about our services for the school bus contractor sector.
NSM Insurance Brokers Hosts Reps & Warranties Event

May 11, 2023
Our highly skilled M&A advisors provide strategic risk and insurance due diligence advisory services to private equity firms and client organizations.
M&A insurance practice leader Kyle McClellan and the NSM Insurance Brokers team recently hosted a Representations & Warranties event at Union League Liberty Hill. Kyle and featured speaker Steve Anderson, President and CEO of BlueChip Underwriting Services, presented on the evolution of M&A insurance products, the current landscape for transactional risk solutions and what’s ahead for M&A.
We closed out the afternoon with a great happy hour, games of Bocce ball and — of course — a gorgeous spring day. Thank you to everyone who attended!
NSM Insurance Brokers Welcomes James Lyons

May 1, 2023
We are pleased to welcome James Lyons as a new producer with NSM Insurance Brokers!
In his new position, James will support our team’s strategic business development efforts. He will help expand our book of business into new vertical industries, engage in client services and collaborate with our new business team to architect robust coverage plans for our clients.
“We are very excited to add James to our team of risk experts! Through the interview process, James exhibited a passion for growing our firm. His robust network and experience gained from his prior position in insurance has laid a strong foundation that will be invaluable as he supports our clients and the firm’s continued growth,” said John Buler, Head of NSM Insurance Brokers.
Kyle McClellan Recognized as a Power Broker by Risk & Insurance

March 1, 2023
We are thrilled to announce Kyle McClellan, Practice Leader for NSM Insurance Brokers, has been named a 2023 Transportation Power Broker by Risk & Insurance!
The prestigious award recognizes individuals who are making tremendous contributions to their respective areas of expertise within the insurance industry. Kyle was selected for the impressive job he’s done growing our school bus transportation practice in just a few years’ time.
Congratulations, Kyle, on this well-deserved professional achievement and thank you for bringing your abundant problem-solving skills, customer service and industry knowledge to our team.
NSM Insurance Brokers Welcomes Eshelman Transportation to Client Roster

February 1, 2023
NSM Insurance Brokers is pleased to welcome Eshelman Transportation as a new client! Eshelman is a family owned and operated transportation company, currently managed by third and fourth generation family members.
Our team has a combined 50 years of experience handling the needs of school bus contractors and motorcoach operators. Learn more about our specialized insurance and risk management solutions.
Paul Griffing Earns “Judy Vaughn Award” from Philadelphia Chapter of CPCU

October 1, 2022
Paul Griffing, Account Executive for NSM Insurance Brokers, was surprised with a huge honor recently. As he was preparing to moderate the “View from the Top” Executive Panel Discussion for the Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) Philadelphia Chapter, Paul received the “Judy Vaughn Award” — which is bestowed annually to someone who goes above and beyond to further the Chapter.
Huge congratulations to Paul on this well-deserved honor!
Kyle McClellan Named a 2021 Rising Star by Insurance Business America

October 1, 2021
Insurance Business America recently released its 2021 Rising Stars listing, and we are proud to announce Kyle McClellan was recognized as a young, emerging leader in the insurance industry.
From an overwhelming number of nominations from agencies and insurance companies across the country, Insurance Business America narrowed the list down to 85 of the most talented young individuals who have gone above and beyond in the field.
We extend our congratulations to Kyle on this impressive achievement.
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