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“Insurance has been my passion from day one, and it fuels my drive to build a platform that will change the insurance industry for the better”
Curtis Barton,
ALKEME Insurance
Since 2017, Mike Mitchell has served as area president of Risk Placement Services (RPS) Charlotte, where he has led the transportation-focused branch.
“The ability to push forward and find solutions while avoiding the chance to make excuses or find an ‘out’ when things get tough is one thing that helps differentiate me from my peers,” says Mitchell. “I also enjoy when conditions are at their worst because of the challenges and opportunities it creates, and I don’t have too much pride to ask for help, and I value every teammate’s input.”
In representing RPS’ largest transportation branch and one of the largest transportation books in the entire Southeast US, Mitchell has been instrumental in the recruiting, ongoing development and success of his team.
Previously, Mitchell was the underwriting manager at RPS Charlotte, where he oversaw the production underwriters’ efforts to grow their book of business while helping the carriers write profitable business.
Prior to this position, Mitchell was a senior production underwriter, where he became one of the top producers within the branch while building strong and meaningful relationships with both carriers and retailers.
Mitchell was recognized as a top underwriter within RPS in 2016 and led his team to be recognized as RPS Branch of the Year in 2021. He was recognized twice in Insurance Business America’s Young Guns, now Rising Stars.
Mitchell is an active board member for Appalachian State’s Risk Management and Insurance program, where he helps provide students and staff with industry-relevant guidance to better prepare students for their careers. He is passionate about working with the next generation of insurance leaders, actively identifying and developing new talent for the industry. He leads the charge for the local internship program and has successfully recruited numerous RPS producers who are top performers.
Mitchell also currently serves as chairperson of the curriculum committee at the Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation (MCIEF), an organization dedicated to providing education to insurance professionals regarding the transportation industry. He is frequently asked to be a speaker at MCIEF functions and educational sessions, a testament to his expertise and approachability when speaking to transportation policyholders.
As an avid runner and marathoner, Mitchell frequently participates in fundraising runs for local charities.
“Mike is truly deserving to be a part of the Hot 100 list, as his demonstration of exceeding business goals and his potential to continue to grow and expand his influence make him a leader in the transportation insurance industry to watch. He does this while also being an avid runner and raising four beautiful children with his wife, Meghan, and maintains a strong base of ethical and respectful behavior,” says Mark Gallagher, vice president of national transportation at RPS.
What are his plans for the future? “The team I’m with has so much room for people to grow individually and as a group,” he says. “I want to continue to work with them and help each person reach their potential. We’re just getting started.”
Mitchell holds a bachelor’s degree in risk management and insurance from Appalachian State University.
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Mike Mitchell
Area President, Transportation Practice
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Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Young Guns 2017
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Graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in risk management and insurance
Joined RPS as an underwriter for transportation practice
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Excellence awardee – Independent Mortgage Adviser of the Year category at the New Zealand Mortgage Awards
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Currently, Barton is CEO of ALKEME Insurance , one of the nation’s fastest growing insurance acquisition platforms. Barton led a merger and acquisition of seven “founding” entities to form ALKEME in late 2020, in the thick of the pandemic. He took ALKEME to market and secured private equity funding through GCP Capital Partners out of New York. ALKEME had year-over-year revenue growth of well over 100% in 2021 and is on track to double its revenue again in 2022 while maintaining a 13% organic growth clip.
Under Barton’s leadership, ALKEME has also won numerous honors, including being named in the 2021 Top 50 Brokers of Insurance Journal and the 2021 Top 100 Brokerages, Fast Brokerages and Best Places to Work in Insurance of Business Insurance.
“I know it sounds cliché, but I am laser-focused on changing the insurance industry for the better,” he says. “We are building technology, processes and products that are meeting the needs of a changing world. It is imperative that the insurance industry keeps up with the fast pace of change, and I want to make sure I do my part.”
Prior to ALKEME, Barton founded Venture Pacific Insurance, a regional brokerage in southern California that was acquired by ALKEME during the merger. Barton also co-founded Brokkrr, a digital lead generation insurtech platform.
Barton received his BA from the University of Arizona. He has been included in IBA’s Hot 100 list four times in a row. He was also recognized in Vertafore’s Top 25 Disruptors in the insurance industry.
“We are building technology, processes and products that are meeting the needs of a changing world. It is imperative that the insurance industry keeps up with the fast pace of change, and I want to make sure I do my part”
Curtis Barton,
ALKEME Insurance