“I am Iscential” Reigns as Overall Theme of Iscential’s Corporate Kick-Off and Awards Weekend

CEO Warren Barhorst sporting
the mantra of the weekend

Iscential recently hosted its 17th Annual Kick-off Meeting and Agency Awards. The two-day event was held at the Omni Houston Hotel and Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant in Houston’s Galleria area.

In addition to kicking off the new year, the agency took the opportunity to formally introduce its new name and brand (Iscential). Team members attended an all-hands corporate meeting and were treated to a dynamic presentation about the history of the company and how it developed into the company it is today. The meeting featured new company mascot “Iscential Man” and wrapped with the entire team dancing and chanting, “I am Iscential”.

“We’re so excited to finally get the brand off the ground and out to our employees and the public,” says CEO Warren Barhorst. “It’s already gotten an incredibly positive response, not only from our employees, but from people just walking by and seeing the new logo. Everyone seems to like it and that’s very motivating for all of us.”

At the event, Barhorst delved deep into the topic of company culture and its importance on the success of any organization. Team-building sessions featured “out-of-the-box” activities including painting in one and, in another, teaming together to produce skits to illustrate the core values of the company: communication, integrity, objectives, respect, dedication, teamwork and attitude.

One of the weekend highlights was the agency’s annual awards dinner and ceremony. Top team members who walked away with awards included:

Top Contract Operative:  Lance Weeks

Top X-Date Operative:  Kelly McCartney

Top Appointment Operative:  Kelly McCartney

Top Quote Operative:  Casandra Massey

Top DWP Operative:  Phuc Dang

Top Life Operative:  Marilyn Ward

Top Commercial Operative: Jacob Jones

Top Telephone Ratio Operative:  Beth Devaney

Top Cross-Sell Operative:  Beth Devaney

Top Service Quality Operative: Shayla Funk

Most Cross Sells:  Team Fidelis

Highest Customer/Agent Satisfaction:  Team Memor

Highest Retention: Team Veritas

Account Team of the Year:  Team Fidelis

Commercial Line Leader:  DSC (Bedford, Texas)

Life and Financial Line Leader:  Barhorst Agency

Policies Per Household:  Bobby Talbott

Highest Retention:  Eugene Pryor

Growth Agency of the Year:  Gloriod Agency

Sales Agency of the Year:  Agency Yu

Agency of the Year:  Barhorst Agency (Houston, Texas)

Iscential's newest office in Bedford, Texas walked away
with an award for being the Commercial Line Leader

“We hope the weekend was full of fun and excitement and energized our team for a successful new year,” says Barhorst. “We absolutely could not be successful without our employees and partners. As they return to work and everyday life, I want them to remember that they are a part of something great, and that they are appreciated. We’ve come a long way and have an exciting future ahead, and they are a huge part of that.”


Iscential’s partners and event sponsors included: Nationwide Insurance, Nationwide Financial, Nationwide Flood Program, National Flood Services, Insurance Intermediaries, Inc. (III), Service King Collision Repair Centers, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, PURE Insurance, and ServPro Industries, Inc.

Texas Insurance Agency, Iscential, Will Kick Off New Year and Celebrate Agency Stars at 17th Annual Meeting and Awards in Houston

The agency is starting off 2012 with a new brand, a new mission, and awarding team members who raised the bar in 2011

Houston-based insurance agency, Iscential (formerly known as Barhorst Insurance Group) is planning its 17th Annual Kick-off Meeting and Agency Awards for February 10-11, 2012. The two-day event will be held at the Omni Houston Hotel and Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant in Houston’s Galleria area.

“This is my chance to formally thank our team for all they do,” says CEO Warren Barhorst. “We owe our success to these people:  our employees, their families, and our outside partners. We absolutely could not do it without them.”

Since 1994, Barhorst has hosted the annual program for his entire agency. Alternating between family and adults-only events, one thing remains the same:  he insists on hosting a venue that is exciting and outside the norm so it’s a memorable experience for all. This year, team members and their spouses will be treated to a full two days of relaxation, fun, and a little business at the Omni Houston Hotel in Houston’s famed Galleria area.

One of the weekend highlights will be the agency’s annual awards dinner and ceremony. Barhorst will honor his top team members in several categories, including:  Highest Customer/Agent Satisfaction, Top Service Quality, Most Cross Sales, Commercial Lines Leader, Life and Financial Leader, and Agency of the Year. The awards are highly coveted by the team members who work all year toward this goal.

In addition to kicking off the new year, the agency will be formally transitioning over to its new name and brand:  Iscential.

“We’re so excited about the Iscential brand and the meaning behind it,” states Barhorst. “We always strive to provide an extraordinary service experience for our customers. Our new branding position reiterates to our existing and future customers, as well as our business partners, that we are committed to serving them with excellence. That’s how it’s always been, but now we’re just putting a name to it.”

Iscential’s partners and event sponsors include:  Nationwide Insurance, Nationwide Financial, Nationwide Flood Program, National Flood Services, Insurance Intermediaries, Inc. (III), Service King Collision Repair Centers, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, PURE Insurance, and ServPro Industries, Inc.

For more information, call 713.856.5533 or visit iscential.com.