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"2007 Best Practices Agencies" Announced

Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) and Reagan Consulting are pleased to announce the selection of SHORT INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, LTD. of Charlottesville, VA as one of the 2007 Best Practices Agencies in the United States.

To be selected for the study, an agency must be nominated by either an IIABA state affiliated association or an insurance company to qualify based on its operational excellence.  SHORT INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, LTD. was chosen as one of the 195 agencies qualifying for the honor in the United States.

Founded in 1896, IIABA is the nation's oldest and largest national association of independent insurance agents and brokers, representing a network of more than 300,000 agents, brokers and employees nationally and over 27,000 agency members.

Short Insurance Associates, Ltd. is locally owned and operated.

SHORT INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, LTD. is dedicated to providing dependable insurance services of the highest quality standards, while practicing ethics and integrity.

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Independent agents are not tied to any one insurance company. One of the advantages of using an independent agent is that he or she works to satisfy your needs. You are using a licensed insurance practitioner for an important financial decision.

Thank you for voting us one of the top 3 insurance agents in Charlottesville in the Daily Progress 2007 Reader's Choice Poll!

An independent agent has several companies that he or she can approach to get the best coverage for you. Your independent agent will know the companies with the most efficient claims department to recover your losses as quickly as possible.

When you buy insurance, whether it's for your home, car or business, you want an advocate who will properly assess the risks you face and give an objective analysis of the marketplace and your specific needs. Insurance is an important financial investment. Don't treat it lightly!

Hot Topic

Helping Consumers Weather Storms

After experiencing a record snowfall and cold weather, residents of many parts of the United States are looking forward with great anticipation to summer. However, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns that spring and summer weather can also pack a powerful punch, particularly in the form of hail and tornadoes. To help weather the storms, Short Insurance Associates and MetLife Auto & Home is offering a free brochure and posters to help protect loved ones and personal property.

According to the NWS, Americans confront an average of 10,000 thunderstorms and 1,000 tornadoes each year. "These thunderstorms have the potential to produce hail, a destructive weather element which causes one billion dollars in damage annually," says Scott Hallworth, MetLife Auto & Home assistant vice president. Tornado season lasts from March through August - but tornadoes can occur at any time of the year. Hail often accompanies tornadoes and also can be a significant weather hazard through August.

This is not a solicitation of insurance coverage in any state or jurisdiction where the agency is not licensed.