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VIAA Marks 20 Years with $1 Billion in Written Premium
St. Louis, MO – May 28 – Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA) has crossed $1 billion in written premium in the same year it celebrates its 20th anniversary on June 1st. This milestone reflects the strength of a network of…
VIAA Bootcamps Pave the Path for Insurance Success
In today’s insurance market, independent agencies face fierce competition. Your ability to respond quickly, submit clear applications, and provide value to clients sets you apart and keeps your business booming. Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA) aims to equip our Members…
How can VIAA pay Members 5 Ways?
Picture this: You write a single policy, and Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA) pays you not once, not twice, but potentially five different ways throughout the year. Sounds too good to be true? We understand the skepticism, but VIAA’s numbers…
Insurance Networks Explained: The Identity of VIAA’s Integrator Model
Finding the right insurance partnership can be intimidating or overwhelming. Don’t think of it as just another item on your to-do list, but as a turning point for your agency’s future. As an industry leader, VIAA knows the complicated and…
New Member Announcement | Bowman Insurance Group
Bowman Insurance Group LLC, located in Rogersville, MO, is the newest agency to join VIAA! Jessica Bowman has over 11 years in the industry and was an account manager for a successful Farmers Agency. Jessica is a wonderful addition to…
New Member Announcement | STL Risk Management
Todd Matzat and his agency, STL Risk Management LLC, is an exciting new addition to the VIAA family! Matzat is a graduate from the University of Missouri with a degree in International Business. Professionally, he has worked primarily in life…
New Member: Pin Oak Insurance Group
Newly-formed Pin Oak Insurance Group has joined Valley Insurance Agency Alliance. Andrew Calloway opened the independent agency after several years as a captive agent at State Farm. The agency is based in Maryville, Illinois and is a full-service agency that…
New Member: Rector Insurance Agency
Rector Insurance Agency in Champaign, Illinois, has joined Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA). The agency is founded by owner Jon Rector in partnership with sons Jason, Collin and Brian Rector. Jon has just completed his P&C designation and is currently…
Employee Spotlight- Dawn Wright
Here in the VIAA (Valley Insurance Agency Alliance) family, we value our employees tremendously. Each month we put a spotlight on one of our employees to show them how much we appreciate their success in our agency. This month we…
VIAA Employee Spotlight- Christen Beardall
Here in the POWERS Insurance and VIAA family we value our employees tremendously. Each month we put a spotlight on one of our employees to show them how much we appreciate their success in our agency. This month we have…
Elizabeth Powers Named An Elite Woman In Insurance 2018
Congratulations Elizabeth on being named one of the Elite Women in Insurance 2018 by the IBA! We are proud to have you with us and helping expand the knowledge and prestige for those within the insurance industry. Check out the…