SIAA Celebrates 15 Years of Growth & Success

October 15, 2010 – Hampton, NH: The Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance (SIAA) hosted its 30th Semi-Annual Business Meeting 2010 on October 6th-8th at the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel in Boston, MA.

On Thursday evening, SIAA held its 15th anniversary celebration reception at the Boston Long Wharf Hotel with over 400 attendees, of which 122 were Senior Staff of major Insurance Companies - including 14 CEOs. The centerpiece was a production illustrating the evolution of SIAA since 1995. Guest speakers were Greg Toczydlowski, President of Personal Insurance for Travelers, Clyde Fitch Senior VP State Auto, and Roger Jean former EVP of Liberty Mutual and CEO Liberty Mutual Regional Agency Market Companies.

According to Chairman & CEO Jim Masiello, “This gathering of insurance professionals included some of the largest retail insurance agencies in the country as well as some of the largest insurance company carriers and their executives. It’s quite an experience to be part of the partnership we have fostered with this group of insurance professionals.”

“Our semi-annual meetings are designed to ensure personal, ongoing, productive interaction between our member agencies and our strategic partner companies, but this event was truly something special.”

"Our Core Values have been consistent since our launch in 1995...strong relationships, loyalty and commitment to our Strategic Partners. Our record setting new business premium, projected at over $300MM for 2010 despite the current economic climate, demonstrates that we have created something special here. Our record new member agency appointments of 450 projected for 2010 is further proof that we have converted obstacles to opportunities."

SIAA is a national alliance with billions in combined profitable premium. SIAA utilizes its clout through traditional and alternative market channels for the purpose of providing insurance consumers with competitive choices in addition to providing significant profit and equity appreciation opportunities for SIAA Member Agencies. For more information on SIAA, visit www.siaa.net.