President’s Day 2018

We have important news to share with you. Karen Groff, President of Roanoke Insurance Group, has decided to leave the organization. Although our hearts are heavy with this news, we respect her decision and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Karen played an integral role in Roanoke’s success over the past 30 years and solidified “The Roanoke Way” during her tenure as President. In her own words, Karen shares: “I will always treasure my time spent with Roanoke colleagues, clients and partners. The strong engagement and sense of community shared in this industry have been a constant inspiration […]

Fictitious pickups are increasing in North America. In the US, the percentage of cargo thefts due to fictitious pickup rose from 1% in 2022 to 17% in 2023. Strategic theft patterns are also rising, where thieves use identity theft and fraud with fictitious pickup and brokering schemes to obtain loads from freight locations. Combatting this menace requires a combination of vigilance, technology, and a well-trained staff. Let’s explore some effective strategies for guarding against fictitious pickups and minimizing the risk of falling victim to scams. Per Tony Pelli, Practice Director, BSI Consulting, Specializing in Supply Chain and Security Risk Management, […]

Roanoke Insurance Group is excited to announce the formation of our Client Experience department. This new department will be led by Amanda Barlow, who has served our clients in a variety of capacities throughout her tenure at Roanoke. Most recently as the Regional Vice President of our Western region. Roanoke’s Kylie Reinert will join Amanda in building our Client Experience Department as Client Success Enablement Manager, which is a role she has been performing for the past year. The Client Experience team will be laser-focused on one overarching goal—to identify and implement strategies which make it easy and enjoyable for […]