Kapnick Insurance Group

06/24/2026

Last week, we held our annual Lead Up East conference: an intentional, high-energy day designed to spark meaningful connections, fresh perspectives, and bold thinking. This year, the energy was amplified by the deep history of our venue, Ford Field.

We were joined by three-time National Coach of the Year Tony Bennett, who introduced us to the five pillars his father taught him that helped him grow into the leader he is today.

Afterward, folks headed down to the field to throw some footballs, tour the facilities, and kick field goals.

Thank you to all of our wonderful attendees and the sponsors who made this event possible!

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! 👔 Today, we celebrate the dads, father figures, and mentors who guide us with wisdom and love. At Kapnick Insurance, we’re proud to honor their impact and dedication.
Thank you for all that you do!

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

To close out at Ford Field, attendees got to go on the field, kick some field goals, throw some footballs, and tour the facilities.

We would like to thank everyone who attended this year's conference and made it a great time! We hope you were able to walk away with a new perspective on leadership, diligence, and teamwork.

A special shoutout to the team at Ford Field for providing a seamless experience and an all-around good time for our guests!

06/17/2026

Dean Vander Plas and Tony Bennett take the stage for a live Q&A session with attendees.

Q: "How do you overcome when someone doesn't 'buy-in' to the culture you've cultivated?"

Tony: "Honest communication-- and that's hard. My dad told me: There are those who are willing and able, those who are unable but willing, and those who are able but unwilling. Don't waste too much time on the last group."

06/17/2026

Tony Bennett takes the podium to tell us more about his experience as a college coach and how it shaped him into the leader who led the University of Virginia men's basketball team to securing the NCAA championship in 2019.

"In leadership, you're going to fail. But those that stay faithful, win."

06/17/2026

Chief Growth Officer, Dean Vander Plas, welcomes the crowd and tells a personal story about today's keynote speaker, Tony Bennett!

Dean was recruited for his college basketball career by Tony's dad, whom he refers to as "Coach Bennett". He emphasizes the man that he grew into under Coach Bennett's advisement, and how important his servant leadership was to his career.

"Instructing people, telling people-- that's one thing. Modeling it is the key."

06/17/2026

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06/02/2026

Differentiating your employee benefits can come with a lot of perks: improved retention, increases in talent attraction, and more easily managed costs.

However, not all differences are allowed. At this month's compliance webinar, you will learn to better understand when and how you can differentiate benefit programs while staying compliant.

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