Robert S. Giles, CIW

Robert S. Giles writes the Wholesale Distribution Issues column for IRMI.com.

Mr. Giles is the 2002-2003 president of the American Association of Managing General Agents, is president and chief operating officer of R.W. Scobie Inc., CMGA; Midwest General Agency, CMGA; First Western Insurance Inc., CMGA, and Premium Finance Corp., with offices in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Minneapolis, West Des Moines, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska.

Mr. Giles began his career with R.W. Scobie, Inc., in 1974 following graduation from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in Business Management. He earned his Certified Insurance Wholesaler (CIW) designation from AAMGA University in 1996.

During his career he has worked in a variety of areas for the company including personal lines underwriting, commercial lines underwriting, marketing, and management of several departments. He has served as president and has been responsible for the day-to-day operations of the combined companies for the past several years.

In addition to his service to the industry in various committee and leadership roles of AAMGA and AAMGA University, Mr. Giles has been active in both local and national civic and charitable organizations, including Rotary, United Way, the Boy Scouts of America, Friends of Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, and the Eau Claire Masonic Lodge as a 32nd Degree Mason.

Articles on IRMI.com

Insurance Industry: Wholesale Distribution Issues

Realizing the Potential of Remote Access (May 2003)

Efficiency and Expense: The Technology Balancing Act (January 2003)

Developing Young Talent: A Vital Task for the Long Term (November 2002)

MGAs and Reinsurance: What Every Prudent Agent Needs To Know (July 2002)