Working as F.A. Peabody’s Worksite Benefits Specialist is a natural fit for Nikki Shields.  Nikki is a true believer in voluntary benefits because she has seen them put to work. 

“To me they make sense [voluntary benefits].  I have seen these plans help people who are going through the trials of cancer and the hard times of disability.  The accident plan has even worked for me by covering emergency room costs for my two teenage boys.  I feel everyone should have some sort of coverage to help fill the gaps of high deductibles because after all, anyone can have an accident.”

Born and raised in Presque Isle, Maine, Nikki is a graduate of Presque Isle High School and attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle.  Her insurance career began in 1993 as a Claims Specialist with Maine Mutual Group.  She then moved on to work as a Support Specialist and Broker Assistant for the Dunlap Corporation in Bangor, Maine.  In 2002, she firmly planted her roots back in Presque Isle and began working with F.A. Peabody to build her book of business in Group Health, Life, Medicare Supplement and Disability Insurance.  Covering a 150-mile territory in northern Maine (close to where the caribou roam), Nikki now specializes in providing Voluntary Benefits from Washington National. 

So why is Nikki our featured agent?  Nikki led the entire country in Net Annualized Premium (NAP) for a Fortune 500 Company – Washington National - for the month of December 2011.  But, here’s the kicker.  Nikki was not even appointed with Washington National until September 29, 2011.  She wrote her first case mid-late October and then proceeded to write over 100K of NAP before the end of the year.  Thus, Nikki qualified herself and her husband, Scott, for a trip of a lifetime to Hawaii.  Oh, along the way she also managed to qualify for a brand new 40” LCD flat screen TV as well.  Congratulations, Nikki, you rock.

At Combined Benefits United, we are proud to be associated with F.A. Peabody and professionals like Nikki Shields.  We value the savvy leadership and direction of Max Lynds - Vice President of Life and Benefits - and hold in high regard his efforts to expand F.A. Peabody’s voluntary benefits offerings. When asked about F.A. Peabody, Nikki commented, “We work as a team and are very supportive of each other.  I am fortunate to be with F.A. Peabody and appreciate the opportunities and continuing education they have provided”. 

Acting as a cheerleader in the background, CBU is excited to provide the training and systems that Nikki needs to succeed.  Nikki attributes her success to the value and superiority of the Washington National product line and to Brian Heath – CBU’s Worksite Division Manager – for “acting as an unbelievable mentor and resource”.

Nikki is a true advocate of the insurance industry.  She is a Leadership in Life Institute (LILI) Graduate, past Secretary and President of the Aroostook County National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), and a 2011 recipient of the Arthur and Helen Charles Award – a symbol of her involvement and dedication to the insurance industry.  Nikki and Scott have been married for 18 years, and they are proud of their two sons Bradley (16) and Nicolas (14).  When taking a break from insurance, Nikki loves spending time with her family, attending the boys’ sporting events, traveling, and of course shopping. 

Once again, congratulations Nikki on winning Washington National’s Hawaii incentive trip.  All we have to say now is “look out 2012 ‘cause Nikki has her sights set on CURAÇAO”!