The strength of our company is characterized by an organization that has the flexibility to add more regions as our parent grows and as our geographic needs change. We have a computer system that can assimilate new regions and systems. We have a management team at the home office that understands what is necessary to analyze and evaluate a new general agent for the purpose of an acquisition. We have the insurance strength and depth to seek and obtain new insurance companies as growth requires. Our organization also possesses off shore captives that gives us versatility to capture excess profits.
In addition to an organization that has a structure that can expand geographically with control and ease, we have an underwriting structure that ensures competence on a regional basis. Instead of trying to grow a national underwriting and marketing base from one location, expertise is obtained on a regional and local level. Currently our office in Nebraska controls business in the contiguous states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Iowa. Local legal and risk knowledge is mandatory in returning an insurance profit. As the need for expansion occurs we will continue to seek competent and proven local talent. Our insurance company partners recognize and appreciate our desire to have local knowledge in every one of our expansion offices.
To continue our ability to grow nationally in the arena of general agencies, we regularly attend national conventions where we concentrate on bettering existing relationships and developing new ones. Our offices are active members of AAMGA and NAPSLO, both national associations for General Agents specializing in Surplus Lines business. The associations are extremely important for professional growth.