Insurance industry veteran's appointment will contribute to continued innovation at the fast-growth insurance agency network
Renaissance Alliance Insurance Services (RAIS), New England's premier network of specialty services for independent insurance agencies, has named Robert R. Schackner to the position of Director, Competitive Edge Services. In this role, Schackner will be harnessing his nearly two decades of insurance industry expertise to further develop and deliver competitive edge exclusive benefits to RAIS members, staff, and partners.
In making the announcement, Bruce Cochrane, President and founder of RAIS, states "We're very excited to have Bob join our Renaissance Management Team. His extensive experience in the insurance industry, combined with his high-level customer service experience, makes him a perfect fit for the dynamic, entrepreneurial environment of our organization."
Prior to this appointment, Schackner was Senior National Account Director, Enterprise Client Organization at Vertafore, Inc. of Bothell, Wash., an award-winning provider of software and services spanning the insurance industry. Over 18 years, he held progressive management roles, including the delivery of concierge and consulting services to agencies. Earlier in his career, he served as a senior systems analyst for EDP of America, a niche technology business based in New Jersey.
Of his new position, Schackner says, "My decision to leave Vertafore was difficult - it is a superlative company and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Now that I'm embarking on a new endeavor, I am blessed again with the opportunity to work with creative, forward thinking people in a position where I can contribute to growth and become part of a new family."
