Nicole Ziegler joined McGriff Insurance Services in 2007 where she specializes in Employee Benefits Consulting. Nicole also serves as the Middle Tennessee Practice Leader for the McGriff Employee Benefits practice. In this leadership role, Nicole is responsible for developing relationships with clients, prospects, carriers, and industry counterparts for the growth of that market.
With 19 years of experience in the insurance industry, Nicole serves as a trusted advisor working closely with her clients as she guides them through the complex world of Employee Benefits. As a Benefits Consultant, Nicole is the designated “quarterback” for her clients. She strives to develop a strategic plan for each client that defines objectives and outlines the actions needed to fulfill those objectives. Under Nicole’s direction, each client is assigned a dedicated service team that works together to deliver the perfect client experience not only to the group, but also the employees they serve. Nicole works with clients of all sizes; however, she specializes in the middle and large group market.
Nicole holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Tennessee Technological University. While in college, Nicole began working at a large transportation company in the Group Benefits Division of their HR Department. During her tenure with this company, Nicole was able to gain firsthand benefits experience which allowed her to fully understand the daily challenges that Benefit Administrators face within their organization. After graduating from TTU, Nicole moved to Florida where she began her insurance brokerage career working with a large privately owned insurance agency. In 2007 she and her family moved back to Tennessee, where she joined McGriff Insurance Services.
Nicole is very active in her community and has previously served on, or is currently serving in the following volunteer roles/clubs: Rotary Club, Leadership Putnam, Highlands Leadership Development, construction of Heart of the City Playground, Jacob’s Ladder Board of Directors, American Cancer Society Board of Directors, TSSAA State Football Championship – Sales & Ambassador, volunteer at Habitat for Humanity, volunteer at Heart of the Cumberland, Chamber of Commerce – membership campaign leader, CityScape Board of Directors, Cookeville Regional Medical Center Foundation Board and SHRM.
McGriff Insurance Services is a subsidiary of BB&T Insurance Holdings, the fifth largest independent insurance broker in the U.S. as ranked by Business Insurance. With over $26.6 billion in premium volume, the company’s 7,000 plus employees operate from 135 offices in the U.S., McGriff is also Tennessee’s largest retail brokerage operation, with six offices and more than 200 employees. “We provide our clients with innovative solutions from our in-house, subject matter experts. Our expertise allows employers to maximize their benefits investment”, says Ziegler.