Mark Horton, Towne Insurance assistant vice president, has been named Young Agent of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia.

This annual award has been presented to agents 40 years old or younger since 1979 who demonstrate excellence within the insurance industry, achievements within their organization, and involvement with the IIAV.

Horton joined Towne Insurance in 2005 as an insurance producer. He focuses on middle-large commercial clients and bonds. His goal is to help clients make the right decisions that will best fit their insurance needs. In addition, Horton has qualified for the company’s valued Chairman’s Club incentive program for seven consecutive years.

“I was thrilled to learn that Mark was named a Young Agent of the Year,” said Dudley Fulton, president and chief executive officer of Towne Insurance. “We are honored to have Mark as a part of the Towne Insurance team. His hard work, dedication and passion for his profession are reflected in this award.”

Horton was honored at the IIAV Annual Young Agents’ Conference at The Tides Inn on Oct. 10 in Irvington.