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Donor Profile

Christopher J. Powell

 

Q. What is your insurance origin story?

I was previously selling title insurance and was I was looking for a change. My uncle was friendly with Rick Hardenbergh, and he introduced me to Rick on a Friday night over pizza. It was a very personable introduction; we met after that, and as they say, the rest is history. I joined what was then Richard Hardenbergh Insurance Agency (now Hardenbergh Insurance Group) in January 1998 and I have been here ever since.

Q. What first sparked your interest in supporting the Agents Advocacy Coalition and its causes?

I have a government background—having served as an elected official myself. I also interned and worked for a U.S. congressman, so naturally, I had an interest in supporting New Jersey PIAPAC. Joining the committee felt like a great way to offer my assistance.

Q. In your opinion, what are the most important issues or policies the NJPIAPAC is helping to support?

Right now, the step-down provision and comparative negligence standard—PIANJ supports legislation that would allow insurance producers to utilize a comparative negligence defense in professional liability cases despite the existence of a special relationship—are the most important issues on the table.

Q. If you could give one piece of advice to potential new donors considering supporting the NJPIAPAC, what would it be?

Don’t be bashful—every dollar counts. Every contribution to New Jersey PIAPAC helps support our industry and the causes we’re advocating for.

Q. Lastly, can you give readers one book, movie, or show recommendation?

I recommend Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.

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