Exclusivefocus Spring 2013 - National Association of Professional ...
Exclusivefocus Spring 2013 - National Association of Professional ... Exclusivefocus Spring 2013 - National Association of Professional ...
NAPAA Board of Directors 2012-2013 Administrative Offices Jim Fish, Executive Director P. O. Box 7666 Gulfport, MS 39506 Ph # 877-269-3474 Nonmembers: Call 563-564-1800 ExecutiveDirector@napaausa.org Nancy Fish, Association Manager P.O. Box 7666 Gulfport, MS 39506 Ph #877-627-2248 Nonmembers: Call 563-564-1800 Fax #866-627-2232 hq@napaausa.org Gerry Flores, Membership Development call 563-564-1800 Please email HQ@napaausa.org to contact our officers and directors. Include the name of the person in the subject line. OFFICERS Bob Isacsen President Hoboken, NJ Dale Revels Immediate Past President Kissimmee, FL Debe Campos-Fleenor Executive Vice President Tucson, AZ Ismael Melendez, Jr. Treasurer Federal Way, WA Judy Ost Secretary Battleground, WA DIRECTORS Al Bullard, Floral Park, NY Ed Hogg, Fairfax, VA Greg Thompson, Burleson, TX Lezlee Liljenberg, Arlington, TX Exclusivefocus National Association of Professional Allstate Agents, Inc. P.O. Box 7666 Gulfport, MS 39506-7666 Phone Toll Free (877) 627-2248 Toll Free Fax (866) 627-2232 Web Site www.napaausa.org Email HQ@napaausa.org Nonmembers: call 563-564-1800 Jim Fish Executive Editor P.O. Box 7666 Gulfport, MS 39506 Phone (877) 269-3474 • Fax (866) 627-2232 Exclusivefocus@napaausa.org Nonmembers: call 563-564-1800 Exclusivefocus and DirectExpress are official publications of NAPAA - The National Association of Professional Allstate Agents, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission of the publisher. It is the policy of this publication to reflect the professional thoughts and attitudes of our members and to advance the professionalism of the insurance industry to the ultimate benefit of the insuring public. The views expressed by NAPAA, or any of its positions relative to its activities and those of its members’ actions on behalf of this organization, are expressly those of NAPAA, and do not reflect the views or the opinions of Allstate Insurance Company, or any of its affiliates. Letters to the Editor: All letters must include an address and a daytime and evening phone number. We reserve the right to edit letters for clarity and space. This issue of Exclusivefocus magazine may contain articles of interest submitted to NAPAA by outside authors. NAPAA is not responsible for the opinions, advice or accuracy of any information provided therein. NAPAA’s Mission Statement NAPAA is dedicated to the success of Allstate Exclusive Agency Owners and to advance the independence and entrepreneurial spirit of our members. NAPAA’s Goals Our goals are subject to alteration, influenced by a constantly changing environment and the needs and wishes of our members. NAPAA encourages its members to actively participate in the process of defining and refining our Mission, Goals and Positions. Our General Goals: • To provide an organization specifically tailored to benefit Allstate Exclusive Agents • Monitor legislative and legal issues pertinent to Agents and their clients • Maintain an Action Fund to support issues beneficial to agents and clients • Provide reliable communications on all issues that affect Agents and the ability to call upon our members to act • Provide Agents with a distinct voice on issues that affect them, continually exploring options and solutions • Make tools and resources available for members in an effort to increase agency value and success. For more information, please visit www.napaausa.org Spring 2013 issue of Exclusivefocus brought to you by the National Association of Professional Allstate Agents. 54 — Exclusivefocus Spring 2013
Insurance Professionals: IS IT TIME TO BECOME THE OWNER OF YOUR OWN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCY • Are you locked with a captive and all of the mounting restrictions • Are you tired of trying to write the business “they” want you to write • Are you just tired of working for someone else IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, THEN IT’S TIME TO CONTACT EQUITY ONE! Our GlobalGreen Insurance Agencies have access to: • Multiple Carriers for EVERY Insurance Need • Software Support • State of the Art Agency Management System • Bonus Program Call or E-mail us today for the Opportunity of a Lifetime! 636-536-5005 or Toll Free 877-452-5476 ask for Jeff Wilson or jwilson@ggiausa.com Visit us online to see our growing list of carriers: www.ggiausa.com Equity One Franchisors, LLC
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Insurance Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals:<br />
IS IT TIME TO BECOME THE OWNER OF<br />
YOUR OWN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCY<br />
• Are you locked with a captive and all <strong>of</strong> the mounting restrictions<br />
• Are you tired <strong>of</strong> trying to write the business “they” want you to write<br />
• Are you just tired <strong>of</strong> working for someone else<br />
IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS,<br />
THEN IT’S TIME TO CONTACT EQUITY ONE!<br />
Our GlobalGreen Insurance Agencies have access to:<br />
• Multiple Carriers for EVERY Insurance Need<br />
• S<strong>of</strong>tware Support<br />
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• Bonus Program<br />
Call or E-mail us today for<br />
the Opportunity <strong>of</strong> a Lifetime!<br />
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or Toll Free 877-452-5476<br />
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jwilson@ggiausa.com<br />
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www.ggiausa.com<br />
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