Gerald F. Ford III, AAI, CPCU

National Director

Allen & Stults Co., Inc.
106 North Main St.
Hightstown, NJ 08520

BIG I NJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS

About

Jerry Ford has been working at Allen & Stults for nearly 30 years and has been a member of Big I New Jersey since the start.  He began as a member of the local Mercer County Big I NJ board, then joined the Young Agents board, followed by multiple terms on the NJ State Board.  Jerry is a past Chair of Big I NJ and is the association’s current National Director. 

Jerry’s influence in the association, and the industry, stems from his deep commitment to his profession. He knows that it’s not just about insurance, that a career as an agent can be fulfilling in a variety of ways. And, as a Big I NJ officer, he’s committed to making sure all agents are taken care of.  

You’ll have to read his interview below to find out.

I saw it as an opportunity to work in my hometown and have a flexible job that has afforded lots of growth. After 30 years, I’d say it worked out very well.

Getting involved will help you deepen your knowledge beyond what you could experience just within your agency. It’s also a chance to have an impact on, and a voice for, the future of independent agents.

Start-up agencies are going to be able to compete and thrive with easier access to markets than ever before. And, they’ll have less overhead due to the abundance of tech tools available to them.

I’d be surprised if everyone isn’t thinking this, but AI. It’s going to have a major impact as we continue to integrate AI tools, especially those used to compare policies and carriers.

Realize this isn’t just insurance. As an agent, you can learn about many industries. Also, as part of your job you have the chance to do volunteer work to help your community and expand your network.

I want to leave all Big I NJ members with the belief that they have an association that supports them and that is evolving to help them as the industry changes.

Catalyit is a game-changer when it comes to improving your agency operations and leveraging technology.

Simply having customers who are satisfied and trust in my role as an advisor.

I am a die-hard Manchester United supporter. I actually love all things soccer.