Agency Spotlight: Danial Amini
Possibly the greatest impact on the insurance industry over the years has been the creation of the internet. I’m sure most industries would agree that it has changed how they do business in multiple ways. For instance, in many cases you may go through the entire quoting and binding process without ever meeting your agent face to face. That is why we want to give you a more personal perspective on who exactly it is you’re talking to when you call in. If you’ve missed the other two entries to the series, go check them out, otherwise, here’s our agency spotlight on Danial!
Danial’s Background
Born in Tehran, Iran where he lived until the age of 16, Danial is a hard working insurance professional. He has lived in three different countries, including the USA. At 16, Danial moved to India, where he continued his education. His next stop would be here in the States, where he studied at Georgia State University, earning a degree in Actuarial Science. While studying at Georgia State, Danial interviewed at SIA in 2015. According to Dan (Salvador) and Ashley, he showed up in a pair of green pants that were less than professional. Danial wants to go on record as saying this story is a myth, but regardless Danial got the job and has worked with us ever since.
Interesting Insights
While his address may have changed multiple times over the years, his love for soccer has never changed. A die hard Chelsea FC fan, Danial makes sure he catches every game they play. Even if it is at 7 in the morning on a Saturday. Recently becoming a US citizen (congrats again Danial!), he has also taken on Atlanta United and the Hawks as parts of his fandom.
Besides insurance, soccer and basketball are Danial’s two favorite subjects to talk about. One of his favorite sport memories came at 16. When he met his childhood hero, Ahmadreza Abedzadeh, a goalkeeper for the Iranian National team. The other came in 2012, when Chelsea won the Champions League for the first time in their history.
His passion for soccer doesn’t stop at watching the game. A goalkeeper himself since his childhood, Danial loves to play the game. He also recently became an assistant coach for the Skipstone girls’ soccer program. Basically, if Danial isn’t explaining the difference between comprehensive and collision coverage, he’s doing something involving soccer.
Wrapping Up
We asked Danial for a direct quote regarding what makes SIA special to him. Here was what he had to say:
“I don’t consider everyone at SIA my colleagues. They are rather my extended family. We have each other’s back during tough times, or maybe I should say through THICK & thin thanks to the quarantine haha. It was real easy for me to choose SIA over being an actuary, which is what I went to school for.”
Thanks for taking the time to read this spotlight. We hope you have a better idea of who Danial Amini is. We know these are trying times for everyone, so please stay safe, and God bless!