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THE DOAN GROUP WELCOMES NEW FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP TEAM SERVING IOWA, ILLINOIS & MISSOURI

Husband and wife team with nearly 30 years of appraisal franchise ownership experience take over multiple Midwest markets.

September 24, 2024 (Covington, Ga.) — The Doan Group, a leading national provider of auto, specialty vehicle and equipment, and property appraisal and adjusting services, is proud to announce the addition of a new insurance claim appraisal franchise serving the Iowa, Illinois and Missouri areas.

Daryl and Kindra Kennedy, the owners of the new franchise locations, are a husband-and-wife team bringing an impressive 30 years of experience in managing appraisals, including previously operating as owners of an appraisal franchise for another national provider. Their extensive experience is a testament to their commitment and expertise in the industry.

“We are so excited to partner with one of the most recognizable names in the industry. We look forward to growing with The Doan Group and building relationships with all our clients,” says Kindra Kennedy.

Daryl Kennedy added, “Like the Doan Group itself, having been in this industry as an appraiser and business owner for around 30 years, we too have seen it all, done it all, and solved it all. What we bring to the people and the carriers under our care is continuity of service and the comfort of knowing they’re assigning their files to someone local to the market who carries the requisite skills and experience to do the job correctly and fairly.”

“We are super excited to have the Kennedys become part of the Doan network. They bring decades of experience and franchise knowledge to our team that all our franchise owners can benefit from,” said Roger Crowley, Executive Vice President of The Doan Group. “We strive to foster an environment among our franchise owners where the collective sharing of best practices is encouraged and helping one another to overcome obstacles is praised. The Kennedy’s contributions to this culture will be significant.”

The new franchise will offer a comprehensive range of appraisal and adjusting services, leveraging The Doan Group’s robust infrastructure and industry-leading expertise. This ensures that insurance carriers and policyholders throughout Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri will receive exceptional service and a wide array of solutions.

Carriers with claims in Iowa, Illinois, or Missouri can reach The Kennedy’s Doan offices directly at iowa@doan.com or (515) 303-3377.

Interested in becoming a franchise owner for The Doan Group? For more on this tremendous opportunity, visit: https://doan.com/franchise-opportunities/become-a-doan-franchise-owner/

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