2022 Broker of the Year finalist: Kim Eckelbarger

The founder of Tropical Benefits measures her words, listens carefully, and, more often than not, offers unexpected insights.

By Dan Cook | April 19, 2022 at 01:00 AM

The 2022 Broker of the Year will be announced at the BenefitsPRO Broker Expo, May 23-25 in Austin, Texas. The winner will be further profiled in our June issue.

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2022 Broker of the Year finalist: Kim Eckelbarger

The 2022 Broker of the Year will be announced at the BenefitsPRO Broker Expo, May 23-25 in Austin, Texas. The winner will be further profiled in our June issue.

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