Texas Combined Agents Produce More Than $326M in 2005

February 21, 2006

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."