DISSINGER REED, LLC
OVERLAND PARK, KS

Christian joined Ed Dissinger and the family business in 2003. Dedicated to keeping the business in the family, Christian purchased the agency in 2009 and Dissinger Reed was formed. With an extensive resume in sales, management and strategic planning, he has helped Dissinger Reed grow into one of the largest athletic insurance agencies in the country. Christian grew up in Newport Beach, California and graduated from Arizona State University. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Chrissy, and coaching the teams of his four children. Ed has been in the insurance business for forty-six years. He started the Employee Benefit Division for Lockton Insurance Agency in 1982. In 2001, Ed traded his Lockton ownership and started his own company, Dissinger Insurance Services. Two years later, Christian Reed (son-in-law) joined the company. In 2009, Christian purchased the company, which is now known as Dissinger Reed. Ed continues to work with numerous clientele and provides consulting and advice as the senior member of the Dissinger Reed Team. Mindee has been in the insurance industry since 1993. As a company representative, working with Ed and Christian, she became good friends with the agency. In 2005, Mindee joined the Dissinger Reed Team and has been an instrumental part of the agency’s overall growth. Mindee oversees Dissinger Reed’s association business. She is also responsible for the financial and operational functions at the agency. A musician at heart, Mindee spends as much time as she can singing and has started learning to play the guitar. Mindee and her boys reside in Olathe, Kansas. Joining the team in 2010, Chris used his professional relationship building skill set and sales experience to make an immediate impact at Dissinger Reed. He personally works with over 60 collegiate institutions. Chris has grown his business by helping his clients find innovative ways to improve their athletic insurance program. After growing up in a small Colorado mountain town, Chris, his wife and 3 children now reside in Overland Park and are Jayhawks for life! With a background in employee benefits, Chuck has been an invaluable member of the Dissinger Reed Team. His knowledge and unique perspective lends itself to providing innovative solutions to his clients, while helping them achieve their desired results. In the midst of the 2013 Midwest snowstorms, Chuck decided to move his family from Florida. Never forgetting his roots, Chuck cheers on his Gators from Kansas. Chuck and his wife, with their three boys, reside in Overland Park. International students and student athletes have become a large part of the college/university student body. In most cases, the individual institution (or state) will dictate if your International insurance plan must comply with the U.S. Healthcare reform laws. Either way, Dissinger Reed can specifically tailor a program to fit the needs of your international students while offering the most affordable rates. Coverage Backer is a unique product designed to protect your secondary insurance plan by verifying whether primary insurance is truly in place and active. Here are some of the benefits Coverage Backer can offer your institution: Within 24 hours, Dissinger Reed will deliver a customized report showing deductible information and the validity of your athletes’ coverage Catastrophic coverage for Junior Colleges, 2-year colleges, and transitional institutions will continue to have a $25,000 deductible for the 2016-17 policy year. Dissinger Reed can provide a comprehensive review of your current catastrophic plan and recommend any necessary modifications. Each institution has the right to select its own carrier and plan design. Because every athletic department has varying risks and specialty needs, Dissinger Reed can provide coverage for unique products and coverages. Reimbursement provided for ticket revenue, concession sales, advertising, etc. Provides additional limits of insurance in excess of underlying liability policy Can provide coverage for junior high and middle school sports in states where the association does not provide coverage Coverage is provided during tryouts, preseason play, practice, regular and post-season play Dissinger Reed is a special risk agency that focuses specifically on the unique insurance needs of collegiate athletic departments and state high school associations. The comprehensive coverage, market expertise and peace of mind we provide our clientele are the bedrock of our success. We serve more Power 5 Universities than any other provider. How did Dissinger Reed become the undisputed leader? Meet our experienced team and see what our clients say about working with Dissinger Reed. Our athletic insurance specialist can help evaluate your current insurance and discover areas where you may still have gaps in your program. You can immediately start a free quote or call one of our experts to start your evaluation. What can we help you with?