Carrie Guess Chosen for Royal Neighbors' WomenLEAD Forum

STATESVILLE, N.C. - July 3, 2015 - PRLog -- Statesville, NC resident, Carrie Guess, received the “royal treatment” in life insurance and women-empowerment training. Guess was one of eight women chosen from across the nation to participate in Royal Neighbors of America’s womenLEAD Forum at the organization’s headquarters, 230 16^th St., Rock Island, Illinois.

    Royal Neighbors, one of the largest women-led life insurance organizations in the U.S., invited these agents to the forum to provide tools and education to women working in the predominately male insurance industry, as well as provide them a network of resources to further build their careers.

    The womenLEAD Forum is another example of Royal Neighbors’ 120-year commitment to support professional opportunities for women. This year’s program included training about life insurance products, sales concepts, marketing plan development, as well as the organization’s history and philanthropic mission.

    “Royal Neighbors has a profound place in my heart and a special place in my life,” said Guess. “The ability to partner with an organization that truly believes in empowering women and cares so much for the local community is both an honor and privilege. My relationship with them has been personal and the support they offer is outstanding. I trust them with my needs and count on them as one of the best companies to take care of my client’s needs.”

    Guess was also impressed with the womenLEAD Agent Forum.

    “Royal Neighbors continuously demonstrates their dedication to women and the ones they love,” said Guess.  “The womenLEAD Agent Forum gave me the opportunity to receive and give

feedback. That is so important. The ability to build positive relationships is priceless. No other company that I work with values women and shows tangible support the way they have.”

    Royal Neighbors of America, one of the nation’s largest women-led life insurance organizations, empowers women to meet the needs of their families with annuities and life insurance products such as whole life, term, and universal life. Once individuals become members of Royal Neighbors, they can purchase a life insurance product and take advantage of value-added member benefits, which currently include scholarship opportunities, free and discounted legal services, health and retail discounts, and more. Members also participate in volunteer activities that give back to their communities through the organization’s local chapters.  For more information, visit http://www.royalneighbors.org/membership-benefits/become-a-member.

    A.M. Best, an internationally respected insurance industry rating agency, continues to rate Royal Neighbors an A- (Excellent, 4th-highest out of 15, as of Dec. 31, 2014) with a stable outlook for its overall financial strength and ability to meet ongoing obligations to certificateholders. Royal Neighbors has the financial strength and stability to ensure its nearly 180,000 members are protected when the expected, and unexpected, happen.

    Royal Neighbors’ philanthropic efforts are dedicated to changing women’s lives through its national programs, including the Nation of Neighbors^SM Program, and through the Royal Neighbors Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

    Member benefits are provided at the discretion of Royal Neighbors of America and are not available in all states. They are not part of any insurance or annuity contract and are not guaranteed.  Royal Neighbors is licensed in 43 states and the District of Columbia and not all products are available in all states.

     Royal Neighbors is headquartered in Rock Island, IL, with a branch office in Mesa, AZ. For more information, visit www.royalneighbors.org or call Sally Marks at (480) 970-2521.