SAN ANTONIO – A Hermann Sons fraternal insurance agent from Karnes City has been recognized as a top producer for the third quarter of 2012. The Marketing Department of the Grand Lodge, Order of the Sons of Hermann in the State of Texas has announced that Russell Swize finished the quarter in first place in Region 4 in the applications written category.

Hermann Sons agents are assigned to one of five geographic regions in the state and must meet minimum requirements for premium income and number of applications written to compete for quarterly cash bonuses.

Swize is a member of Karnes City Hermann Sons Lodge No. 215.

Hermann Sons is a fraternal insurance society. The more than 73,000 members belong to one of more than 135 local lodges across Texas and have access to a wide range of fraternal benefits.

The Grand Lodge, which was formed in 1890, is located in San Antonio. The Order operates 32 tuition-free dance schools and a youth camp for its junior members and a retirement home.