Our Founder, Sam Corey, Jr.

Published by Carolyn Portanova

It is with our greatest sorrow that we must share the news that our founder, and fearless leader for many years, Sam Corey, Jr. passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024.

Sam founded The Brokerage Resource in 1992 and built his Field Marketing Organization from the ground up, providing independent insurance agents with tools and resources for over 26 years, before stepping down and passing the torch to his eldest son, Sam III.
 
Sam began his career as a commissioned Life insurance agent after graduating from University of Georgia in 1965 with a BBA in Insurance, received his CLU designation from the American College of Life Underwriters in 1968 and received his MBA in 1970 from Temple University. From there he had a very impressive 46 year career in the insurance industry.
 
Sam was very involved in the insurance community and was a past President of the Triangle Association of Life Underwriters, former President of the National Brokerage Agency and former President of National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – Triangle. He also served on the General Agency Advisory Council of American National of Texas, Mutual of Omaha and United World insurance companies.
 
Sam Jr. had a presence about him that commanded attention, but always made you feel at ease. He worked tirelessly for decades to build The Brokerage Resource to be an exemplary FMO. He always made time for his employees with his open-door policy and always welcomed calls and visits from agents. He inspired others to do their best and he made The Brokerage Resource feel like home to so many.
 
Sam will be greatly missed, not only by his family, friends and colleagues, but by his community and the insurance industry as a whole, to whom he made an indelible mark.
 
Sam is survived by his wife, Trenna, his sons: Sam III, Lee and Russell and his six grandchildren.

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