“Dedicated to the creation, retention, and growth of the independent agent.”

About Us

 
 
  About Us

Alabama Insurance Alliance's mission is to establish a network of independent insurance agencies in Alabama in partnership with entrepreneurial spirited individuals.

AIA was formed in 1999 by Aronov Insurance, Inc. working directly with its strategic partner, Strategic Independent Agents Alliance (SIAA).

We offer local independent agents the ability to remain independent, gain new markets, generate additional income and receive profit sharing without having to sell, merge or cluster. Additionally, AIA provides direct "mentorship" for smaller agencies in many areas of agency development.  

Bob Froese, President

Bob Froese, President, CRM

  • Appointed President of Aronov Insurance in 1996
  • Founded Alabama Insurance Alliance (AIA) in 1999
  • Bachelors Degree from the University of Iowa
  • Masters Degree from Loyola University of Chicago
  • Over 25 years experience in the insurance industry

 
Mandy Mann, Business Development Manager

Mandy Mann, Businesss Development Manager

  • Started with Aronov/AIA in 2000
  • Earned CIC Designation
  • Bachelors Degree from Troy State University 

 

Valerie Dew, Director of Client Services

  • Started with AIA in 2006
  • Received CIC and CPIA designations
  • Over 20 years of experience in insurance industry with a focus on Independent Agents

Sam Everette, VP Marketing and Business Development

  • Started with AIA in 2005
  • Over 18 years of Independent Agency management experience
  • Bachelors Degree from Birmingham-Southern College 

Kevin Mashburn, Marketing Manager

  • Started with AIA in 2008
  • Bachelors Degree from Florida Atlantic University
  • Over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry 

Tamara Manuel, Commercial Lines Marketer

  • Started with AIA in 2002
  • Holds CISR Designation

Ginger Tatum, Commercial Lines Marketer

  • Started with AIA in 2007
  • Associates Degree from South University

Windy Herbert, Commercial Lines Account Manager  

  • Started with AIA in 2005
  • Bachelors Degree from Alabama State University

 

About SIAA

Launched in 1997 and based on the success of the Satellite Agency Network (SAN), SIAA is the largest alliance of Independent Agents in the United States with over $500 million in premium growth in 2008 and more than 3,000 signed independent member agencies. SIAA is not a network, franchise, cluster, or aggregator. SIAA members increase their independence as members of a large national alliance. For more information, please visit us at www.siaa.net.

 

  

I joined AIA in 2001 for the sole purpose of needing another carrier appointment.  I had just lost a major carrier with over one million in premiums, that the other carriers in my office did not have an appetite for that volume or lines of business.  So, I met with AIA, joined, and within a month they had me appointed with another standard carrier. Now, for the rest of the story. Not only was AIA able to do that for me, but they also opened up other markets and carriers to me that I have since received direct appointments with.  If that were the end of the story, that would be great, but there is even more. They provided us with the ability to join my company codes with theirs to create overrides, extra commission and bonuses that would not have been available to me without them.  The small investment with AIA has been very beneficial to us, especially financially.  So if you are looking for carrier appointments, carrier access or increased compensation, then I would certainly talk to AIA.

-Dwain Davis

Davis & Associates

Andalusia, AL
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