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JOIN ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING INSURANCE AGENCY NETWORKS IN TEXAS

 

Build Your Own Insurance Agency

Have you considered starting your own insurance agency? Are you currently a captive agent in need of more options for your clients? Our Exclusive Agent program allows you, the agency owner, instant access to most of the top rated personal insurance carriers available in the marketplace. We specialize in personal insurance and have the knowledge to help you set up your agency so that you can offer superior coverage at a competitive price to your clients.

Starting your own business is a big financial commitment so we have made this as affordable as possible, Our incoming exclusive agents will pay a minimal processing fee to join AAN and we offer low cost access to comparative rating software. AAN does not require our agency owners to obtain an office space or lease. You can become part of one of our branch locations.

Benefits of Joining

Agent will receive competitive commissions

Instant access to our carriers

Agent retains ownership and control over their agency

Improve your closing ratio

Access to a comparative rating system

Doing business with us is nice and EASY

current agency owners

Are you thinking about launching your own insurance agency or are you currently a captive agent seeking more diverse options for your clientele? Our Exclusive Agent program provides agency owners with immediate access to a range of highly-rated personal and commercial insurance carriers in the market. We specialize in personal and commercial insurance and possess the expertise to assist you in establishing your agency, enabling you to offer superior coverage at competitive rates to your clients.

Embarking on your entrepreneurial journey involves significant financial commitment. To make it as affordable as possible, we've designed our program with minimal entry costs. Incoming exclusive agents pay a nominal processing fee to join AAN, and we offer cost-effective access to comparative rating software. AAN doesn't mandate agency owners to secure office space or leases; you can seamlessly integrate into one of our branch locations.

 

WE'RE BETTER TOGETHER !

Insurance Company Partners

As an independent insurance agency network our most significant strength is our relationship with our insurance carriers. We have worked hard to achieve prominent positions with these insurance companies. These long-term relationships enable us to better serve our agency owners.

Insurance Companies we represent:

Associate Agents Network is excited to announce that we’ve earned a spot on the exclusive Progressive Platinum 25 list for 2022! We’re so proud of this honor and grateful to our customers for trusting us to protect what matters to them. Read the press release for full details: Read the press release.

2020 STAR Award.
Superior Travelers Appreciation and Recognition.

Leadership Team

 
Garland Hart
Garland Hart

Garland Hart

Director of Sales

Garland is the founder and director of Associate Agents Network. He is responsible for sales strategy, carrier relations and financial operations. He is a proud graduate from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

He resides in La Grange, Texas with his wife and children. Garland has thirty years experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry, with expertise in sales, marketing and acquisition within the exclusive and independent insurance agency channel. He is licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance for the following; General Lines Agent - Property & Casualty, Life & Health. He takes pleasure in assisting producers and agents in expanding their business.

 
Clarence (CJ) Malota
Clarence (CJ) Malota

Clarence (CJ) Malota

Director of Agency Services

Director of Agency Services is responsible for the day to day operations and new agent development. He resides in La Grange, Texas with his wife Debbie and daughter. CJ has 25 years sales, service and management experience with eighteen years of Property and Casualty business working with both the independent agency and exclusive agency channels.

CJ is licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance for the following; Managing General Agent Property & Casualty, General Lines Agent - Property & Casualty, Life & Health

 
Jaime Zamarripa
Jaime Zamarripa

Jaime Zamarripa

Director of Marketing

Jaime is a highly experienced professional who is responsible for recruiting and developing new Agents, as well as providing them with assistance in utilizing our rating system. With an impressive 25 years of experience in Sales, Service, and Business Development, he is a valuable asset to our team. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and economics from Texas State University (formerly known as Southwest Texas State University).

Jaime currently resides in Tomball Texas with his wife and children. Having worked as both a captive and independent agent for over 15 years, he possesses a deep understanding of what Agents are seeking in the Independent Insurance Arena. Furthermore, he has been licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance as a General Lines Agent in Property & Casualty since December 5th, 2005.

 
 
Kathleen Aydelott
Kathleen Aydelott

Kathleen Aydelott

Commercial Lines Manager

With over 40 years of experience in the insurance industry, the commercial lines manager's primary responsibility is to aid agents in placing their commercial insurance business with the most suitable market available. Kathy Aydelott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Clarion, Pennsylvania, and she resides in Houston with her spouse. Additionally, she holds a license from the Texas Department of Insurance for Property & Casualty, Life, Accident, and Health.

 
Irasema Villasana
Irasema Villasana

Irasema Villasana

Personal Lines Manager

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Pinkey Hartline
Pinkey Hartline

Pinkey Hartline

Principal Agent Coastal Division

With almost 15 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University – Commerce in Agribusiness, Principal Agent Pinkey Hartline has spent the entirety of his insurance career at The Hester Group and knows risk management. His responsibilities include providing clients with financial services, as well as matching local businesses with tailored insurance needs. However, with a background in personal lines, Pinkey has the knowledge to service a variety of client needs.

Away from the office, Pinkey enjoys golfing. He and his wife have three beautiful daughters. Pinkey and his family are members of Brazos Point Fellowship.

 
 
Priscilla Huvar
Priscilla Huvar

Priscilla Huvar

Coastal Division Manager

With 10 plus years of experience and a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University, Priscilla Huvar has spent the entirety of her insurance career at The Hester Group. In addition to her duties as Director of Operations, Priscilla Huvar is also a licensed insurance agent. Prior to joining The Hester Group 10 years ago, she spent 20 years in the accounting industry.

Away from the office, Priscilla enjoys spending time with her family and two beautiful daughters.

 

Instant access 

 
 

Associate Agents Network is a network of Independent Agents with multiple branch locations which specialize in providing excellent value and product selection for their clients' personal and business insurance needs.

AAN’s goal is to provide an opportunity to help our exclusive agents grow financially..

  • We believe our flexibility and commitment to our agency owners' professional growth is what sets us apart from the competition.

  • We value the partnerships with every agency owner and we work hard to stay ahead of market trends to provide vital insurance products and services that help your agency grow.

  • Our team of dedicated insurance professionals is involved in the insurance industry and is aware of the changing market place. This gives our exclusive agents the marketing edge needed in today’s market.

 
 

Phone

(979) 968-9500

HEADQUARTERS

245 W Travis St.
La Grange, TX 78945

Hours of operation

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm