CAA Growth Jumps in the Third Quarter as Insurance Group Attracts New Members & Carriers

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Combined Agents of America, LLC (CAA) reports third quarter growth in 2011 by 19.5% in it's written property and casualty premiums compared to its 2010 third quarter numbers. With members based in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, CAA is a managing general agency (MGA) committed to strengthen the independent insurance agency system through profitable growth and exceptional service for its member agencies. 

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"Last year we saw our growth accelerate largely due to new relationships with our new member agencies, growing relationships with carriers, like State Auto, and the expansion of industry niche markets, like the energy sector," says Lloyd Eisenrich CAA President, and President of The Weatherby-Eisenrich Inc. in Andrews, Texas. "We are very pleased with the almost 20% growth in the 3rd quarter and expect to see this kind of growth continue in 2012."

In 2011, CAA also saw 94% growth its written property and casualty premiums with insurance carrier State Auto in the third quarter compared to its 2010 numbers.  

"CAA's extraordinary growth with State Auto results from a new carrier coming into Texas and recognizing CAA's potential.  In only 3 years, CAA's relationship with State Auto has yielded tremendous growth and a strong relationship.  State Auto's Gerald Ladner has put together a very strong staff in the Western Region who responds well to our members needs," says Roger Luttrell, CIC, Secretary of CAA and President of Benton-Luttrell-Brown Company in Van Alstyne, Texas. "The future partnership between CAA and State Auto looks very bright as we move into 2012."

CAA grew with 3 new three members in 2011, including Elliott Insurance Group (EIG) in Louisburg, Kansas and HC&H Insurance Group, LLC in Denton, Texas, and NTX Insurance Group, Inc. a group of seven professional independent insurance agencies spread across North Texas.

HC&H Insurance Group, LLC is an independent insurance agency that serves Denton, Cooke, Collin, Grayson and Wise counties in North Central Texas. Based in Denton, Texas, HC&H Insurance provides superior client service and professional insurance programs for all segments of the insurance marketplace. URL: www.hutchinsure.net

Elliott Insurance Group (EIG) is a full service, independent insurance agency based in Louisburg, Kansas. Founded in 1974, EIG provides tailored insurance solutions to clients in and around Kansas City, Paola, Overland Park, Shawnee, and Lenexa, Kansas, and Kansas City and Independence, Missouri. URL: www.elliottinsurancegroup.com

NTX Insurance Group consists of a group of seven professional independent insurance agencies that specialize in providing high quality property and casualty insurance products for their clients in the North Texas area, specifically in Kilgore, Dallas, Richardson, Plano, Lewisville and Gilmer. The agency also specializes in oil and gas coverage. URL: http://www.ntxinsgroup.com

About Combined Agents of America, LLC

Founded in 1997 Combined Agents of America, LLC (CAA) is based in Austin, Texas, and is comprised of 47 independent insurance agencies located throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. By funneling the agencies' combined premiums, CAA brings larger volume commitments to insurance companies, while empowering its members to realize greater benefits from insurance companies, vendor discounts and other incentives. In 2010, CAA generated more than $437 million in combined property and casualty annual premiums, and currently works with 18 of the largest US insurance companies. All CAA member agencies remain independent and are recognized by insurance companies as a key component to their future growth and goal commitments. Additional information is available at www.combinedagents.com.

CAA member agencies include: Aars & Nelson Insurance Agency, Barnard Insurance Agency, Bartlett, Baggett & Shands, Benchmark Insurance Group, Benton-Luttrell-Brown Company, Bigham-Kliewer-Chapman-Watts Insurance Agency, Bibby-Brilling & Associates, BRIA Insurance & Risk Consultants, Bridges Group Inc., Bosworth & Associates, Bryan Insurance Agency Ltd., Brownrigg Insurance Agency Inc., Cravens-Warren & Co., Crockett Insurance Service, Duncan-Fraser & Bridges Insurance Agency Inc., Ed Berrong Insurance Agency, Ed Weeren Insurance Agency Inc., EFGI Insurance & Bonds LLC, Elliott Insurance Group, Evans-Ewan & Brady Insurance Agency Inc., First Insurance Services, First Texas Insurance Services LC, Henry Norris Insurance Agency, Inc., HC&H Insurance Group, Garrett Insurance Agency, Inc., GBS Insurance Agency Inc., Grona Boles Martin & Bloxsom Insurance, Hill County Insurance Agency, Insurance Associates of Texas, Insurance Net Inc., JHC Insurance Agency Inc., J. S. Edwards & Sherlock Insurance Agency, McCorkle Commercial Insurance Agency, Mims & Smith, Mr. Insurance Agency, Inc., NTX Insurance Group, Inc., Pierson-Fendley Insurance, Pinnacle Insurance Group Inc., Porter Insurance Agency Inc., Purifoy & Company, The Shropshire Agency Inc., Siegeler Insurance Agency, Inc., Walthall-Sachse & Pipes, Inc., The Weatherby-Eisenrich Inc., Wellmann Insurance Agency, Inc., Western Insurance Agency, and Whorton Insurance Services.

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SOURCE Combined Agents of America, LLC