TDECU Insurance Agency, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Associated Insurance Agency, Inc. (AIA) based in Houston, Texas. With the purchase completed January 3, the agency is looking forward to a strong 2012 for its Member-owners and the communities it serves.

TDECU Insurance Agency is well-positioned to continue to grow market share in southeast Texas with TDECU’s recent acquisition of two Houston-based credit unions. Associated Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency which has served the Houston business community for 17 years.

“The acquisition of Associated Insurance Agency is an ideal fit for our growth strategy,” remarked Timothy Belton, CEO of TDECU Insurance Agency, LLC. “The Associated Insurance agents have a stellar reputation for serving their commercial clients with the integrity and expertise we value at TDECU. We are looking forward to the opportunities of this new market for TDECU Insurance Agency,” he added.

Associated Insurance Agency currently represents over 15 nationally-recognized carriers which will complement TDECU Insurance Agency’s current carriers. “The AIA team is looking forward to delivering expanded products and services to our clients as part of TDECU Insurance Agency,” remarked Jim Boland, a principal partner with AIA. “This will allow us to better serve the needs of our clients,” he added.

“Our combined agencies offer a member-centric approach to our clients,” said Wes Wolff, President of TDECU Insurance Agency, LLC. “We put the needs of our members first, taking care to reduce their risk through proper coverage. That approach has worked well for our agencies and will continue to be our focus moving forward.”

Associated Insurance Advisors will continue to office in their current location 7676 Hillmont in Houston, Texas.

About Associated Insurance Advisors, Inc
Associated Insurance Advisors has served the Houston business community for over 17 years. As a full service, independent insurance agency, AIA partners with over 15 nationally-recognized carriers to serve the risk management needs of its commercial clients. They specialize in delivering personalized service, expertise and comprehensive property and casualty, and commercial products to the business community.

About TDECU Insurance Agency LLC
Established in 2008, TDECU Insurance Agency, LLC is a full service, independent insurance agency based in Lake Jackson, TX. TDECU Insurance Agency partners with eight of the industry’s most respected carriers who have been independently rated by A.M. Best, the nation’s leading insurance company analyst. They specialize in delivering personalized service, industry expertise and comprehensive insurance programs from personal property and casualty, commercial products, payment protection, travel and life insurance, and more. TDECU Insurance Agency is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Texas Dow Employees Credit Union. For more information about TDECU Insurance Agency, LLC, go to TDECUinsurance.org or call 888.833.7358.