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Luisa Garnot Named Insurance Agency Operations Assistant
(Kingston, NY)Ulster Insurance Services (UIS), a subsidiary of Ulster Savings Bank, recently announced that Luisa Garnot was selected for the newly created role of Agency Operations Assistant supporting the Agency Operations Manager in defining, implementing, and managing essential business and personnel support processes for the agency. Ms. Garnot joined Ulster Savings Bank in May 2024 as a Personal Banker and began this new agency role on September 4, 2025. “Luisa is an ideal addition to the team,
Ulster Insurance Services, Inc. Announces New Insurance Licensing for Leslie Peralta
(Kingston, NY)Ulster Insurance Services, Inc. (UIS), a subsidiary of Ulster Savings Bank, today announced Leslie Peralta has successfully completed education and licensing testing to become a New York State-licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Broker. This license enables her to sell and support a variety of personal and commercial insurance policies. Ms. Peralta joined UIS in July 2025 and will serve as an Account Manager for personal lines clients. “Leslie is a bright and personable new addition to
