About Us
Professional Risk, formerly known as Rich & Cartmill Insurance of Colorado, LLC, was formed in 2004 to be a respected client representative in the insurance marketplace. In April of 2018 Rich & Cartmill Insurance of Colorado, LLC partnered with the Alera Group which resulted in the new name, Professional Risk. This allowed us to provide the opportunity to operate with the benefits of a national broker but is also personal to Colorado's clientele and needs.
The short term and long-term goal of Professional Risk is to be recognized by its Clients, Carriers, Employees, Peers and Colleagues as the premier provider of insurance products and services in the region and nationally.
Meet Our Team
Bonnie Jarnagin
Finance & Accounting Manager
Bonnie joined the agency in 2007 and brought many years of accounting experience working with insurance, construction, and subsidized living companies. She was raised in Northeastern Colorado and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of Northern Colorado. She handles the accounting functions for the Professional Risk offices in both Colorado and Oklahoma. Bonnie and her husband live in Eaton and enjoy spending time with their four daughters. You can depend on her.
Angie Newcomer
Customer Service Representative
Angie Newcomer is a dedicated Account Manager Assistant with a passion for providing exceptional support to Account Managers, Agents & Clients. With a background in the Insurance Industry for 25 years. Angie brings a wealth of experience and professionalism to her role.
In her position, Angie works closely with Insurance Account Managers, Agents & Clients to ensure seamless communication and efficient handling of inquiries and requests. She is proficient in processing policies, endorsements, changes, audits, claims and does some quoting for Personal Lines business all while maintaining a friendly and helpful demeanor.
Angie understands the importance of building strong relationships with clients and takes pride in always delivering prompt and courteous service. She is committed to going above and beyond to exceed client expectations and ensure their satisfaction with their insurance coverage.
With strong organizational skills and attention to detail, Angie helps streamline processes and improve the overall customer experience. She is driven by a genuine desire to help others and looks forward to continuing to make a positive impact in her role as an Account Manager Assistant.
Outside of work, Angie enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new places, and watching movies. She is married to her high school sweetheart, has two adult sons, and two small dogs that she enjoys.
Lisa D Kaminski
Account Manager
Lisa D Kaminski brings over four decades of invaluable expertise to the insurance arena.
With 42 years of dedicated service that started out on the West Coast in Santa Rosa, CA.
Lisa has honed her skills in risk assessment, policy analysis, and client relationship
management. Her career is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, consistently
surpassing client expectations by delivering tailored insurance solutions.
Lisa's extensive knowledge spans across various insurance products, encompassing life,
health, property, and casualty insurance. Her adeptness in understanding the nuances of
each product allows her to provide informed advice and craft customized insurance
plans that effectively safeguard clients' assets and mitigate risks.
A trusted advisor in every sense, Lisa prioritizes the establishment of long-term
relationships built on trust, integrity, and reliability. She invests time in comprehensively
assessing each client's needs, ensuring they are well-informed about their coverage
options, and providing ongoing support to adapt their insurance portfolio as
circumstances evolve.
Lisa enjoys the beach, hiking, gardening, music, art, and most of all traveling with her
best friends who are also her daughters Sarah, Jennifer and grandchildren Alexis, Makhi
and Ndaya. Lisa is passionate about being Involved with churches, charities that help
individuals and children struggling with physical challenges, domestic and substance
abuse and animal advocate associations. Lisa loves spending time with her fur babies
Sammy and Simon.
Lisa Lund
Account Manager
Lisa began her insurance career in 1990 and joined the agency in September of 2020. Lisa started in the Personal Lines Department and moved to Commercial Lines after 7 years. Lisa is a remote employee who lives in Florida. She loves the beach, traveling with her husband and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
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