A formidable presence in the insurance and finance industry, Kira Beth Butler is vice president and relationship manager at First Insurance Funding. With 18 years of experience, she has demonstrated exceptional skill in building and maintaining client relationships, leveraging her extensive background as a territory manager to excel in her current role. Mrs. Butler’s work involves financing insurance policies, such as securing funding for substantial insurance costs. She has successfully utilized her network to bring valuable relationships to the company.
Prior to joining First Insurance Funding in 2024, Mrs. Butler was marketing manager at Burns & Wilcox from 2019 to 2024, during which she played a pivotal role in the company’s profitability. As a team, Burns & Wilcox received the Young Agent Council’s Company of the Year Award, and Mrs. Butler received the Distinguished Service Award from Burns & Wilcox in 2020. Her leadership and strategic vision were instrumental in driving the company’s success and enhancing its reputation within the Florida industry. Before that, Mrs. Butler was a territory manager at Southern Fidelity and Capitol Preferred from 2009 to 2019, where she honed her skills in relationship-building and client management. She was pivotal in creating growth from the ground up with a new company, Southern Fidelity Property and Casualty.
Mrs. Butler’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in communication and marketing from the University of North Florida. Her academic achievements laid a strong foundation for her career, equipping her with essential business acumen and strategic thinking skills. She holds several certifications, including the 220 general lines agent license, AAI, health and life insurance license, and diversity and inclusion certification from USF. These credentials have been integral to her professional development and success.
Mrs. Butler’s entry into the insurance industry was significantly inspired by her aunt, Donna Troan-Poplewski, a major mentor whose achievements and success she greatly admired and aspired to emulate. Mrs. Butler’s resilience and adaptability allowed her to overcome challenges and grow into her role. Her early experiences instilled a strong work ethic and determination to succeed, qualities that have been pivotal throughout her career.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Mrs. Butler is active with several industry-related organizations, including Young Agents Council, and the Florida Association of Insurance Agents. Her dedication to professional excellence, as evidenced by her involvement in charities such as Dress for Success, underscores her commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
In her personal life, Mrs. Butler enjoys spending time with her family, skiing, and boating. As the mother of two children, she is passionate about inspiring young women to pursue leadership roles in their chosen professions. Mrs. Butler’s journey reflects her relentless pursuit of growth and success, inspiring women who are striving to break barriers in their careers.
“She believed she could, so she did” -R.S. Grey