May 12, 2008 iPeople Opens as Matchmaker To the Insurance Industry

Executive Search Firm Mixes Art and Science to Recruit Senior Staff

Washington, D.C., May 12, 2008

iPeople, LLC, a new retained executive search firm that uses the skills of a modern-day matchmaker to fill key insurance industry positions, began accepting engagements today, according to Principal Mark Shlien.

Unlike traditional recruitment firms that deal with a variety of industries and offer a limited menu of services, iPeople, LLC has zeroed in on a niche market: providing executive search, recruiting and on-boarding services specifically to insurance professionals, insurance agencies, bank-owned agencies, brokers and insurance carriers of all sizes and configurations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

iPeople uses its comprehensive understanding of the insurance industry, from small agency to large carrier, to anticipate and exceed the expectations of our client base.

"Like a good matchmaker, iPeople takes the time to look beyond the basics and understand not only the position requirements, but our clients’ culture and environment," said Shlien. "Then we take a holistic approach to find the right candidate whose personality and skill set are compatible with the organization. By testing candidates for compatibility and personality, and by using a thorough interviewing process, we save our clients time, money and energy."

Beyond presenting well-screened potential employees,iPeople, LLC presents clients with an unbiased and objective assessment of top candidates, provides support in the negotiations between the client and candidate, and follows up with the successful candidate and the client to insure a smooth transition.

Although iPeople is a new organization, its staff has more than 20 years of executive search experience, extensive insurance industry expertise, thorough knowledge of compensation and benefit trends, and extensive contacts throughout the insurance industry. iPeople is endorsed by Insurance Marketing & Management Services organization, and the Omnia Group. iPeople, LLC is a current member of the Australian Institute of Training and Development; and the Society for Human Resource Management.

About iPeople

iPeople, LLC headquartered in Washington, D.C., provides retained executive search and recruiting services to insurance professionals, insurance agencies, bank-owned agencies, brokers and insurance carriers. Visit our Website at www.theipeople.com or call 202-544-7675