FIRST Insurance Funding, a division of Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, NA, announced the addition of two new Relationship Managers to its sales team.

Kira Butler (pictured above, left) and Christian Cole (pictured above, right) will focus on strengthening client relationships and expanding FIRST’s footprint in the premium finance market.

Butler joins the Southeast team with over 16 years of insurance industry experience. Her background includes roles in marketing, product training and business development at Burns & Wilcox and Southern Fidelity Capitol Preferred.

Based in Miami, Butler will bring her extensive knowledge of insurance products and marketing to her new role at FIRST. Butler expressed her excitement to join the company, noting that she appreciates the organization’s customer-centric approach.

Cole will join the FIRST team in the West, bringing more than 20 years of experience in premium finance. His expertise spans new business development, agency relationships, and underwriting, gained from previous roles at BankDirect Capital Finance and Capital Premium Financing.

Cole, who lives in Draper, Utah, emphasized the appeal of FIRST’s commitment to both its employees and customers, citing the company’s wide range of products and services as a major factor in his decision to join.

Jim Miller, FIRST’s chief sales and marketing officer, said the company is pleased to welcome Butler and Cole. He highlighted their extensive sales experience as a valuable asset in FIRST’s ongoing efforts to expand its presence in the West and Southeast regions.

FIRST Insurance Funding, a division of Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, NA, is one of the largest premium financing companies in North America, funding more than $14 billion in loans annually.

The company has partnered with insurance software provider EZLynx to provide a simplified premium financing service within the EZLynx management system.

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