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Press Release: Shiffy Schwartz Joins Brokers Central

New account executive will coach life insurance brokers to reach the next level MONTEBELLO, NY– AUGUST 14, 2017 – Brokers Central is pleased to announce that Shiffy Schwartz will join its team as an Account Executive effective September 1.   Schwartz brings more than 10 years of life insurance experience…

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