# 530 From Jungle Survival to Business Innovation: Conner Insurance
Published: September 23, 2025
Duration: 23:20
A 75-year legacy built on survival, relationships and faith continues to drive innovation at Conner Insurance, where CEO Ben Conner and his team focus on providing sound counsel during life's most significant moments.
• Founded in 1949 by WWII veteran Henry Clay Conner Jr., whose 30 months surviving in Philippine jungles shaped core values of seriousness, relationships, and entrepreneurial spirit
• Second-generation leadership of four Conner brothers emphasized shepherding the next generation into leadership roles while maintaining family values
• Mission evolved from "selling policies" to walking alongside clients during critical life moments including medical diagnoses, accidents, and positive transitions
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