David M. Block, CLTC

After achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, David spent several years as an educator until beginning as a career agent with The New York Life Insurance Company, in the Keystone General Office.

In August of 1984, David attended an Executive Council Meeting in Norfolk, VA where he would meet his future wife Andrea. After marrying in October of 1985 and continuing to work as New York Life agents, David and Andrea acquired Insurance Specialties Inc in 1992.

When David is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 Labrador Retrievers at their home in the Greater Asheville, NC area. He also enjoys hiking, reading, and sharing great adventures with his 3 grandchildren.

David has written and moderated several continuing education courses (including LUTCF) and speaks at a number of conventions regarding health issues. David has played an important leadership role in many local and national organizations including:

• The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
• The National Association of Health Underwriters (Past President of WNC Chapter)
• North Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (Past Media Relations Chair)
• Communications Advisory Board for NC Health Insurance High Risk Pool
• NAIFA – Philadelphia Chapter

Andrea Penson Block, CSA

Andrea grew up in Lawrence, NY. She is an Alumnae of Hofstra University. As a New York Life Agent from the Miami General Office, she met David Block at an Executive Council Meeting held in Norfolk, VA in August of 1984. They were married in October of 1985 when she moved to the suburbs of Philadelphia where David was already residing.

In 1992, David and Andrea acquired Insurance Specialties, Inc. and further developed this successful firm into one that reflects their core values of Integrity, Service, and Ingenuity.

Andrea is living in the Greater Asheville, NC area with her husband David and their Labrador retrievers Pythagoras and Mocha. Andrea enjoys both modern and classic Jazz and Blues as well as gardening, dancing, charity fundraising, and travel. Her favorite is going with David to visit her children and grandchildren who live out of state.

In her professional life, Andi is a proud member and participant with many national and local organizations including:

·   National Association of Health Underwriters

·   National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

·   WNCAIFA (Board Member)

·   NCAHU (Past Education Chair)

·   WNCAHU (Past Education Chair)

·   The Rotary Club of Asheville

·   Greater Asheville Chamber of Commerce

·   Greater Haywood County Chamber of Commerce

·   Greater Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce

·   National Council of Jewish Women

·   WRTI Jazz 90 Past Corporate Development Volunteer