St. Louis, MO – September 16, 2026 – Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a premier network for independent insurance agencies, has been named a 2026 5-Star Network & Alliance and All-Star by Insurance Business America (IBA).
The recognition reinforces VIAA’s member-first approach to helping independent agencies grow, operate efficiently, and build successful businesses without giving up their independence. Member agencies benefit from carrier relationships, market access, education, technology resources, and market support. These resources help owners spend less time navigating operational obstacles and more time serving clients and identifying new business opportunities.
The IBA honor is based on feedback from independent agents, who evaluated networks and alliances in areas that directly affect agency performance and long-term growth. VIAA’s All-Star designation recognizes its high ratings across all 10 evaluation categories from the IBA report.
“VIAA is honored to be recognized by Insurance Business America as both a 5-Star and All-Star Network & Alliance,” said Henry Powers, Chief Growth Officer. “What makes this recognition special is that it reflects the experience of independent agents. Our mission is to help agency owners remain independent while gaining the resources and guidance to build a stronger business.”
For more than 20 years, VIAA has helped more than 165 member agencies and represents more than $1 billion in collective written premium, demonstrating the collective strength agencies can achieve while retaining local ownership.
“While we are proud of this award, we view it as motivation to keep moving forward,” said Powers. “As the insurance marketplace evolves, so do the needs of our Members. We remain committed to challenging ourselves to deliver smarter solutions that help independent agencies stay competitive.”
About Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA) is an independent insurance agency alliance dedicated to helping agencies grow, scale, and succeed while retaining ownership of their businesses. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, VIAA provides member agencies in Missouri and Illinois with gain access to carriers, market opportunities, education, and technology.
