40 Under 40: Zack Frechette is an insurance pro who focuses on problem-solving
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Zack Frechette was elected president and CEO of United Insurance in 2021.
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Significant professional accomplishment: Earning the trust of my fellow shareholders and our board of directors who elected me president and CEO of United Insurance in 2021.
Passion project: I love everything about the WinterKids D24 fundraising event at Sugarloaf. For the past two years, I’ve challenged my peers, partners and colleagues to dig deep to help K-12 students stay active outdoors year-round. Last year, United Insurance came in second overall in the team competition. Suffice to say, I’m really looking forward to next year.
‘Lightbulb’ moment: My uncle owned his own insurance agency, and I always admired the way people turned to him for advice. He wasn’t a salesman; he was a problem-solver, and he inspired me to join the insurance industry after college.
A few months after I started my first job, he told me about the challenges and rewards of running his business. He also told me about how much he respected United Insurance’s perpetuation model and encouraged me to set my sights there if I wanted maximum opportunity.
That set me on the path that got me where I am today and it’s a huge reason why youth development is the primary focus of United Insurance’s philanthropic efforts. Every kid needs a mentor like my uncle.
Audacious goal: For United Insurance to be as top of mind to anyone who needs insurance as L.L. Bean is for anyone who needs a new pair of boots.
Favorite quote: “If you want something you never had, you have to do something you’ve never done” — Thomas Jefferson
Influential book: “The Best Place to Work,” by Ron Friedman
Favorite movie: “Avatar”
Best way to recharge: Skiing, hunting, fishing, woodworking, relaxing at camp with my family.
At age 60: Hopefully, enjoying retirement in the great state of Maine!
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