Our History

Launched on New Year’s Day in 1982, a new general agency opened with great excitement in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Burlington native W.E. Love, Jr., or “Dub” as he hailed within the truck insurance world, was ready to “do it again, but this time a little better” with his formations of W. E. Love and Associates, Inc. (WEL).

Our workday motto has always read: “Like what you do and do it well.” WEL became the first general agency to receive the designation of Certified Managing General Agency from the American Association of Managing General Agents in 1987. Today, we honor WEL’s historic contribution to our community’s insurance heritage by embracing every aspect of a thorough, efficient and friendly work environment. Certainly, Burlington owes much of its significant insurance presence to Dub, but in return, life here continues to be pretty darn good for all of us. Come visit us and judge for yourself!

Derek Brooks

Derek Brooks

Chief Executive Manager derek.brooks@welove.com  | 336.516.9171

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Kyle Stevens
President kstevens@wssib.com  | 469.252.7875

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Landon-Parnell

Landon Parnell

Executive Vice President lparnell@lp-risk.com  | 713-939-8585 Ext 503

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Kathy Schroeder

President
Kathy@sierraspecialty.com  | 559.256.6910

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Transportation Expert Joins XPT Partners

February 10, 2021

 

XPT Partners, a national specialty insurance distribution company, announced today the joining of excess transportation expert Alex Robles as Vice President and Senior Broker.  Alex will concentrate on excess transportation brokerage while also contributing to XPT’s National Transportation Practice Group.  Through XPT’s significant transportation platform and Alex’s expertise, nearly all commercial transportation coverages and classes of business can be provided to its retail agent & broker community.

With over 10 years of concentrated excess transportation experience, Alex began his insurance career working on a large excess transportation team.  Within 2 years Alex earned the title of broker, managing his own book of business. Alex’s most recent position was as Casualty Broker focused on the primary side of the business.  He also holds a Transportation Risk Specialist designation.

“A true transportation expert, Alex will be able to deliver unprecedented service and knowledge to clients through our in-house programs and brokerage markets.  We are committed to the growth of our brokerage team with our collaborative environment and the addition of top tier brokers while offering innovative products and a modern platform,” said Mark Smith, XPT Partners.

Alex is a Marine Corps and combat veteran who served for 4 years and was also part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Alex will be based in the Plano, Texas office.  Alex can be reached at 469.562.9898 or arobles@xptpartnersllc.com.

 

About XPT Transportation

XPT Transportation is a full-service general agency and surplus lines broker with a wide range of commercial transportation products available nationally to its retail agents through in-house binding contracts and brokerage markets. With a team of Transportation specialists now working together under the XPT flag, XPT Transportation sets itself apart with unrivaled technical knowledge, decades of experience and long-term, solid market relationships.

Contacts: Derek Brooks 336.516.9171 or derek.brooks@welove.com and Steven Vallejo 646.927.2750 or svallejo@svaunderwriting.com.

 

About XPT Partners

XPT Partners focuses on commercial P&C Brokerage, Binding and Transportation by bringing together Wholesale Broking and multiple Binding Authority platforms across many specialty lines. XPT Partners stands apart by delivering expertise, market access, new product development and exclusive service offerings to client agencies through a collaborative partnership culture. www.xptspecialty.com

Contact: Mark Smith 917.843.1243 or msmith@xptspecialty.com