Steve Astemborski

What inspired you to make a career move to HNI?

What peaked my interest in continuing my career at HNI is that HNI’s culture and brand is forward looking, adept at change, and nimble. I had been wanting to get back to a position where I could continue to grow and exercise my talents in client relations, especially around helping clients determine their risk finance strategy, and HNI was the best match for me.

What were you most surprised to learn about HNI?

After coming to HNI, I was most pleasantly surprised to learn that the culture I learned about during the interview process is not fluff and that HNI practices what it preaches. HNI’s focus on de-risking business is something I’ve been talking about for some time but haven’t been able to be a part of.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

People who don’t know me may be surprised to learn that I home brew beer. I enjoy trying different recipes, but my favorites are IPAs. I’ve been known to share my brews with friends and coworkers, and I even used specialty batches bottled with custom labels as birth announcements for my children called Ivan’s Pale Ale and Honey Bee(r).

How do you plan to spend your mandatory 1 week unplug?

Our extended family owns a resort in Minnesota, so I’m planning to spend the week fishing and relaxing with my wife and children. It is a family reunion and my 8-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter enjoy spending time with their family they don’t often get the chance to see.

Why did you choose the Insurance Industry as a career?

I didn’t necessarily plan on choosing the insurance industry as a career. I went to college at Whitewater and earned a degree in statistics, intending to do something in the actuarial field. A few weeks before school ended, I got a job lined up with Willis as an Assistant Client Manager and haven’t looked back. I have stayed in the insurance industry because it provides solid career opportunities with many options for growth. I believe it is a stable industry because businesses will always need insurance, and so I have become a self-proclaimed “insurance nerd.” I have enjoyed earning a variety of designations and learning as much as I can about the insurance field and my client’s businesses.

Susan Wright

What inspired you to make a career move to HNI?

I was inspired initially by HNI’s website which shows just how different we are from the average Agency.

What were you most surprised to learn about HNI?

The transparency at all levels of management, the fact that there are clearly defined goals for all employees, and the professionalism in the way I am being treated as a new employee. I have never felt more welcomed as an employee as I am here.

Tracy Haight

Account Associate, Michigan Office

What inspired you to make a career move to HNI?

I was very impressed with the leadership and culture at HNI. It is much different than the traditional insurance agency. I also love the HNI dedication to staying on the cutting edge of technology and commitment to their employees' success.

Scott Bachhuber

Account Executive (Benefits), Wisconsin Office

What inspired you to make a career move to HNI?

I wanted to work for an agency that was unique from all the others out there. Over my career, I have had the opportunity to work with or for most of the top agencies in WI and HNI always stuck out. HNI does not view themselves as a broker first they view themselves as risk advisors first and insurance brokers second. This is why I came to HNI and this is why HNI is completely different than all other agencies in Wisconsin today.

Dean Roberts

Account Associate, Michigan Office

What inspired you to make a career move to HNI?

The team-oriented work style and the way co-workers interact with each other. When looking for my first job the culture of the company was something I put a big focus on. I made it my priority to find a company that fit my desired culture and HNI fit perfectly.

What were you most surprised to learn about HNI?

I was surprised by how organized the training was. Three days before my first day I had already gotten a schedule for my first including who I would be mentoring and what I would be doing for different times of the day. I had not worked at a company that was that organized and invested in my learning and development.

Amber Maki

What inspired you to make a career move to HNI?

Having worked on both the carrier and agency side of insurance, I had become accustomed to the traditional insurance cycle many companies roll forward with. What attracted me most to HNI was the LiveIT culture the company encourages. HNI allows and encourages employees to think outside the box to deliver the very best to our clients.

Ben Pitzl

Relationship Manager, Employee Benefits

What inspired you to make a career move to HNI?

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The people I met early in the process along with the HNI story they shared. Additionally, I feel HNI is as excited about me joining the team as I am.

Kelly Brady

Account Executive, Employee Benefits

What inspired you to make a career move to HNI?

I was inspired by how forward thinking and proactive HNI is with their clients and also with their employees. I was very comfortable at my previous employer. However, from the moment I was introduced to HNI by Jennifer, I knew this is where I wanted to be. HNI inspires clients and employees to think outside the box and that anything is possible, and there is no limit to what we can accomplish. I was also inspired on how HNI works with clients to develop a long term partnership in all areas of their business so we can work together to improve the client and those they serve.

Kurt Rich

What inspired you to make a career move to HNI?

As my career advances, two factors are extremely import to me: culture and having a positive impact on the community we serve. HNI has an incredibly strong culture of being game changers, and treating everyone with unparalleled professionalism. The culture at HNI is based on having the courage to make bold moves that protect the integrity of our clients’ brand while advancing their overall performance. Through their strong culture and focus on putting the client first, HNI has continued to drive results and make an impact for their clients and the community as a whole.

Levi Steffen

What inspired you to make a career move to HNI?

When the opportunity to work at HNI emerged, I was thrilled! I didn’t ask for the position, but I was told that the benefits department could really use some help during what wecall “4th quarter madness”. I jumped at the opportunity. I believe HNI is a company that brings forward many amazing opportunities to individuals that are locked and loaded with ambition and a deep determination to work hard and prove their value. This is what Inspired me to work here at HNI.

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