Derrick Kok - Life & Health Agent
Hey, I'm Derrick Kok, and here's a glimpse into my story. Hailing from Geddes, SD, a town with a cozy population of less than 300. With over a decade of experience as a licensed health insurance agent.
What drives me most in this field is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people's lives. Building long-lasting relationships with our clients and being there to support them through their insurance journey brings me immense fulfillment.
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In all aspects of my life, whether it's in my career, personal pursuits, or family life, I strive to approach each day with enthusiasm, integrity, and a commitment to making a positive difference wherever I can.
Regional Sales Director For MDIA
Zak Wallner - Life & Health Agent
Hi, I'm Zak Wallner, working at Midwest Division has been a dream come true for me. After high school in Wisconsin, I started college at the University Of Sioux Falls where I played baseball as a pitcher. I was always motivated, but was pretty aimless. This job has allowed me the first real opportunity to get as much out of it as I put in, and to really focus on realizing some concrete goals for myself.
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Between the weekly up-front commission and my growing renewals, I have experienced income levels that started higher than anything I have ever experienced.
The companies we are contracted with run contests to win trips. I have been to Mexico a couple times and also Hawaii. If great commissions weren’t enough of a motivator, these definitely help.
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All in all, this a career for me. It’s an agency of hardworking, like-minded individuals working together. The insurance business is hard, overwhelming at times, difficult, and even mentally challenging. However, having this network of individuals who have been doing this for decades to help navigate the job is invaluable.
Joe Salisbury - Life & Health Agent
Hey there, I'm Joe Salisbury, and here's a glimpse into what makes me tick. Growing up in Wolsey, South Dakota, I have become accustomed to the small-town vibe.
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​Prior to Midwest Division Insurance Agency, I worked for the local elevator loading and unloading train cars. It was hard work. I went from working 70 hours a week to 35 hours a week.
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​MDIA has given me the opportunity to spend time with my family, as well as doing things that I enjoy such as traveling and vacations without feeling exhausted.
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​In a short period of time, I went from having no holidays off to having every holiday off, as well as making 5x my elevator income. MDIA has a proven strategy to get immediate income, and a career that is going on 10 years.
Tanner Blasious - Life & Health Agent
The whole system at Midwest Division Insurance, from training, lead generation, competitive commission, vested renewals, and a supportive staff sets you up for immediate success.
The most important thing to me is the work and life balance that you just don’t find in corporate America. It would have taken me over 20 years working my way up the corporate ladder to get a salary compared to my first year’s commission with MDIA.
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MDIA has been there for me, and took a chance on me at a very young age. Which I don’t forget and I cherish. This job has not only given me endless opportunity for career growth but also personal growth. I can truly say that I would not be where I am in life without Midwest Division Insurance Agency.