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Itasca,
Illinois (April 29, 2009) — As businesses struggle
in a sluggish economy, independent insurance agents are
finding relief. Georgia Agency Partners (GAP) has joined
Associated Risk Managers (ARM), a national network of insurance
leaders engaging in revenue-generating opportunities, sharing
ideas, and increasing buying power. The new GAP membership
enhances ARM’s presence by 12 insurance agencies
(see list below), which collectively serves more than 35,000
clients and represents more than $200 million in combined
premiums. Per Lewis Maddux, Vice President of ARM South, “Associated
Risk Managers provides Georgia Agency Partners with a larger
more diversified group of peer agencies with whom they
can ally to strengthen each agency’s ability to service
its customers and maximize revenue opportunities.
ARM and GAP agencies can also share their expertise in
automation systems, sales, marketing and accounting. ARM
gives GAP additional ability to leverage their relationship
with Broker and Carrier partners.”
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According
to ARM Chairman Larry McSpadden of Indiana, “ARM is very
excited about broadening its scope to Georgia. GAP’s
membership is testimony to their investment in quality
service and in assuring a competitive position in the Southeast.” The
effort is part of ARM’s 2008-09 initiative to increase
membership in the Southeast. Over the long term, ARM plans
expansion in all parts of the country.
Georgia Agency Partners,
Inc. (GAP) encompasses these leading independent Georgia
insurance agencies, including: Bishop-Durden Insurance
Group (Vidalia); Blanchard & Calhoun (Augusta); Blanton & Griffin
(Valdosta); Blount, Burke, Wimberly & Hendricks (Statesboro);
Harry Daniel Insurance (Cartersville); Matrix Insurance
Agency (Newnan); McEver & Tribble, Inc. (Atlanta);
McGinty Gordon & Associates (St. Simons); The Norton
Agency (Gainesville); Prime Financial Services (Fayetteville);
Stevens, Hale & Associates (Savannah); Waites & Foshee
Insurance (Macon)
ARM is the nation's foremost independent agency network,
representing 240 independent member organizations, 23 states,
and $4+ billion annually in premium volume. For more information
about ARM and its current expansion efforts, contact Scott
Spangler at ARM Partners, Two Pierce Place, 20th Floor,
Itasca, IL 60143-3141. Phone: 630-285-4324. www.armiweb.com
Strong as Many. Powerful as One.
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