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Kingsgate Insurance Center, of Fort Dodge, was named the Iowa State Agency of the Year by Keystone Insurers Group, the fourth largest insurance agency network.

The award recognizes agencies within Keystone’s footprint that exemplify growth and innovation beyond just sales, including technology, best practices, community service, and leadership within the industry.

“We expect our staff to go beyond basic service, and the tenacity in which we serve is top notch,” said Kingsgate agency principal Ryan Smith. “We identified our core values — one of those was ‘know the why.’ We expect our employees to see more than one step ahead to help deliver a better customer experience.”

Celebrating 40 years in the industry, Keystone’s mission is to deliver more than premium aggregation to independent agencies who wish to succeed in an industry that’s continually shifting and reshaping.