Nick Gunn Named IIA of IL Young Agent of the Year
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - illiNews -- Nick Gunn of Groveland, IL was named Young Agent of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (IIA of IL) during the Association's annual convention. Gunn was presented with the Young Agent of the Year Award for demonstrating exceptional service to the insurance industry, professional trade associations, and community.

Gunn joined the Nixon Insurance Agency as an intern in 2006 in the personal lines department. He has worked in both personal and business insurance for the agency. Gunn became the leader of the business insurance department in 2018 while continuing his duties as the business claims administrator. In 2018, he became an owner of the agency.

Gunn is an ARM of Illinois board member, Regional Director for the IIA of IL, and serves on the IIA of IL Planning and Coordination Committee. He also serves on the board of directors for the Steve Maxheimer Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

Gunn enjoys working outside on his hobby farm with his wife and two sons. He is an avid golfer and hunter.

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Established in 1964, Nixon Insurance Agency has been a part of the Central Illinois community, based in Peoria, Illinois, for over 50 years. Nixon Insurance Agency offers Home, Automobile, Life, Health, and Business Insurance. Their website is http://www.nixonagency.com.


The Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois is an association representing Trusted Choice® independent insurance agents throughout the state. IIA of IL membership is comprised of 1,000 insurance agencies representing 10,000 licensed independent agents engaged in all facets of the insurance industry, including property, casualty, life and health. Its members are businesses that offer customers a choice of policies from a variety of insurance companies. In addition to serving the professional needs of members, IIA of IL works for the betterment of the insurance industry through legislative and consumer awareness programs. The IIA of IL is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. Visit IIA of IL's website at http://www.iiaofil.org.