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Itasca,
Illinois (December 19, 2006) — As Associated Risk
Managers (ARM) wraps up the calendar year, ARM President
Larry Johnson is looking ahead: “The industry landscape
is continually changing,” he says. Leading the nation’s
foremost independent insurance agency network, Johnson
sees his job as critical. “ARM is a conduit for members’ growth
in an increasingly competitive world. Unified efforts strengthen
our market position and help us deliver better service
to customers.”
With a vision to expand ARM membership and presence, Johnson
is spearheading a Strategic Planning Committee that will
articulate the organization’s short- and long-term
goals. “Aggregation is our primary objective,” Johnson
says. Adding more members will expand the number of states
represented (currently 26) and continue to build ARM’s
annual premium volume currently in excess of $4 billion.
The Committee will address specific strategies including:
encouraging member participation, adding revenue-enhancing
resources, and increasing attendance at the National ARM
Conference (held annually in mid-April).
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“Holding
members accountable for their involvement,” Johnson
adds, “makes our organization that much stronger.
ARM members are among the top producers in the country
and they represent the industry’s most reputable
organizations. Their cumulative strengths, experience,
and insight are what makes ARM the vital, thriving force
it is.”
The ARM network currently encompasses more than 300 agency
members who benefit from proprietary quoting technology,
cost-saving systems, ongoing training, and business support—in
addition to invaluable networking avenues. Group buying
power and ARM-only access to proven tools, programs, and
resources afford substantial savings and business-building
opportunities. ARM is also affiliated with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.,
the world’s fourth leading broker of commercial insurance
programs, providing preferred access to a suite of AJG
products, markets and risk management services. For information
and details about this high-profile professional membership,
contact Scott Spangler at ARM Partners (630) 285-4324 (scott_spangler@ajg.com).
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