Bernie Lowe & Associates, Inc. traces its history to The Prouty Company, established in 1955. Bernard Lowe, Jr. CLU, purchased The Prouty Company in 1976 and changed its name to Bernie Lowe & Associates, Inc. in 1992. In 1999, Skip Lowe bought Bernie Lowe & Associates, Inc. (BLA) and is President and Chief Executive Officer. He owns 100% of Bernie Lowe & Associates, Inc. (no holding company), expects to retain this closely held stock until retirement, and leads its five divisions-exclusively dedicated to employment based benefits:
- Commercial (50+ employees)
- Colleges & Universities
- Professional Associations
- Small Employers, Individuals and Senior Market
- Performance and Legacy
Bernie Lowe & Associates, Inc., based in Ankeny, Iowa, has offices in Grinnell, Iowa, Maryland, and Arizona. BLA considers its organization regional given the large percentage of clients domiciled in Iowa and surrounding states.
Bernie Lowe & Associates celebrated its 55th Anniversary 2010. In observing this accomplishment BLA reflected, with appreciation, at the loyalty and strength of its clients. BLA humbly believes this is a reward for the high level of quality service provided by its professional, licensed Account Executives. Its clients’ trust is reflected in the over 95% customer retention level experienced by Bernie Lowe & Associates, Inc.