Texas Combined Agents Produce More Than $326M in 2005

Combined Agents of America, LLC (CAA), based in Austin, Texas, announced it achieved over $326 million in combined property and casualty premiums for 2005 when the board of members recently convened. The 33 member agencies gathered February 8-9 at the Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin.

CAA’s member agencies assemble on a quarterly basis to knowledge share, discuss industry issues, review its relationships with insurance carriers, and assess CAA operations. Highlights from the board meeting include:

–New member presentation to independent agency prospects,
–Insurance carrier presentations by Colemont Insurance Brokers, Service Lloyds Insurance, Company, General Agency Services, Inc., America First Insurance and The Hartford,
–Colemont sponsored lunch for CAA members, and
–Member golf tournament at Barton Creek Resort.

“To grow from approximately $305 million in 2004 to over $326 million in 2005 is an incredible accomplishment and testament to the benefits of CAA membership,” said Jerry Boles, CAA chairman and president of Grona Boles & Martin Insurance & Financial Services, San Antonio. “Increased revenue is of course a primary benefit to CAA membership but it’s not the only advantage. The ability to meet with other independent agents and exchange ideas without concern for competition is a core element of CAA.”