Steven Handmaker

Steven Handmaker is the Chief Marketing Officer of Assurance, one of the largest, independent insurance brokerages in the U.S. He serves as a member of Assurance’s executive management team and is responsible for the company’s marketing, communications, branding and digital media efforts. As Assurance’s top creative professional, he provides counsel on all strategic initiatives and acts as the primary writer and editor of key company messages.

With more than 20 years of successful marketing experience, including his current tenure with Assurance, Steven’s become a sought after public speaker on a variety of topics related to marketing corporate culture and building a “Best Place to Work.” Over the past 5 years, he’s leveraged the power of fostering internal culture and engagement into more than 60 national and local awards for Assurance as a top workplace. He’s pioneered a variety of creative tactics including establishing yearly corporate themes, such as “Everybody Wang Chung Tonight” and “Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto!”, to drive performance and shared vision.