American Association of Managing General Agents News

Mastos Was a Staple in Nevada’s Insurance Community

Louis T. Mastos was stepped in myriad sectors of Nevada’s insurance community, and he was someone who early on recognized the value of surplus lines, those who knew him say. Mastos, who served as Nevada’s second insurance commissioner, died on …

Insurance Groups AAMGA, NAPSLO in Merger Talks

The American Association of Managing General Agents (AAMGA) and the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices (NAPSLO) are considering combining both organizations into one association and have formed a joint committee to explore the idea. Brady Kelley, executive director, …

California Wholesalers Stress Opportunity Theme at Convention

Opportunity was a theme that came up often at the annual California Wholesaler Industry Days convention from Sunday through today in La Jolla, Calif. at Hilton Torrey Pines. The three-day conference organized by the California Wholesalers Insurance Association (CIWA) included …

Anderson & Murison’s Lechler ‘Student of the Business’

Horst Leonard Lechler, former president of Anderson & Murison in Pasadena, Calif. and past president of the American Association of Managing General Agents, was a “student of the business” and a “remarkable insurance person” his friends and colleagues say. Lechler, …

AAMGA Looks to Expand Membership

After a two year process in which the board of directors of the American Association of Managing General Agents (AAMGA) has examined the changing demographics within the wholesale insurance space, the board has voted to expand its membership to bring …

Anderson & Murison Founder to be Remembered

Dave Anderson, founder of wholesaler Anderson & Murison Inc. in Southern California, who served several insurance associations in numerous capacities, will be remembered for his contributions to the insurance industry. Anderson, a World War II veteran, died on Feb. 12 …