The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors recently honored Peter R. Milnes, CIC, CPCU, chief executive officer of Optisure Risk Partners LLC for 40 years of professional leadership and service.

He joins an elite group of CIC designees who have reached this 40-year milestone.

Milnes earned the designation through a series of rigorous examinations and has maintained the designation by annual attendance at an approved CIC continuing education program.

“The long-term committed community led by individuals like Peter sets the highest standard of educational achievement within our industry,” said William J. Hold, CRM CISR CEO and president of the Society of CIC. “This 40-year accomplishment signifies a career of active and advanced education. Peter’s commitment to professional leadership and increasing knowledge is a beacon on the insurance industry as a whole.”