Associated Risk Managers is a group of independent insurance agencies working to create advantages and opportunities as a network of agents. The ability to work with insurance companies as an association as well as independently provides unique benefits for Agents and Insurance Buyers.
Contact Us with an insurance question, or for advice - we'll connect you with specialist insurance professionals with expertise and access to leading insurance markets.
Our Community Connections
The Agencies of the ARM South network are intertwined with our communities, many were started more than 100 years ago. Agents in the ARM network today are the same as they've ever been, neighbors and friends - we go to the same schools, drive the same roads, shop the same malls, worship and work in the same communities - we seek, hire and train the best candidates, we promote community involvement and help safeguard the things most dear to us all, our families, businesses, organizations and the communities where we live.
The Mission of ARM South
For ARM South Members, nothing's more important than safeguarding families, businesses, organizations and the communities where we live and work.
The History of Associated Risk Managers (ARM)
ARM was founded in Indiana in 1970 by a group of Independent Insurance Agencies seeking to bring national risk management capabilities to the local level. As ARM began to expand it recognized it needed state/regional management and encouraged the local organizations to work together. The states of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi joined together in 1989 to from ARM of ArkLaMiss, Inc. In the early 1990's they expanded into Alabama and changed the name to ARM South, Inc. We formed a marketing network with the other ARM Groups enabling independent agents to work together to solve their clients needs. The evolution led to the organization's rapid growth and expansion across the United States and abroad. Today, ARM is part of an international network, has more than 200 independent agencies in the USA who collectively generate over $5 billion in annual insurance premiums.
Benefits to Our Customers
The Power of an Association augments the service, products and comfort a Local Independent Insurance Agent provides Customers. By working together as a group our agencies have access to a greater variety of programs, and the support of combined volume. For customers, this means not only the ability to find the specific coverage they need at a competitive premium, but also local, statewide and national representation. For more information on the ways ARM can benefit you directly, please contact our Agency Members or the ARM South office.
Benefits to Independent Agencies
ARM South represents a Unique Opportunity for Insurance Agencies - being a part of a group that collectively generates over $5 billion in annual premiums brings a Marketing Edge, professional relationships with leading risk distribution partners help access the entire market, and the option of preferred access to products, services and expertise of the Arthur J. Gallagher organization enhances the ability to work with any size and type of client. Members of ARM network have more resources than most independent insurance agents, it helps them stay independent, bring more choice, and stronger choices, to their Customers. Click here to watch our video.
Benefits for Insurance Company and Wholesale Intermediary Partners
For Insurance companies the ARM networks offer a more powerful marketing force than a single Agency or even a team of Marketing Reps can perform on their own - by coordinating marketing we ensure a consistent approach to consumers, effectively reach a broad spread of territory or market niche, and collectively manage results. Wholesale brokers and MGA's see ARM Agencies as a fertile source of specialty business, endorsed Intermediaries offer special terms and receive special access. ARM Agents bring opportunities to develop bespoke Programs, and/or distribution through our agency networks. ARM will always bring extra value to the risk distribution equation, or we don't get involved.
The Gallagher Connection
In 1999, Associated Risk Managers and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the world's fourth-largest insurance broker, entered into a unique partnership called ARM Partners. This relationship significantly broadens the portfolio of specialized products and services ARM member agencies can offer their clients.
Contact Us with an insurance question, or for advice - we'll connect you with specialist insurance professionals with expertise and access to leading insurance markets.
Our Community Connections
The Agencies of the ARM South network are intertwined with our communities, many were started more than 100 years ago. Agents in the ARM network today are the same as they've ever been, neighbors and friends - we go to the same schools, drive the same roads, shop the same malls, worship and work in the same communities - we seek, hire and train the best candidates, we promote community involvement and help safeguard the things most dear to us all, our families, businesses, organizations and the communities where we live.
The Mission of ARM South
- Working together to capitalize on the selling and purchasing power of the ARM Group.
- Pooling the knowledge and expertise of the individual members to the benefit of the ARM organization.
- Perpetuating and promoting the reputation of ARM in the eyes of the companies whose support it seeks, markets it seeks to penetrate and customers it seeks to serve
For ARM South Members, nothing's more important than safeguarding families, businesses, organizations and the communities where we live and work.
The History of Associated Risk Managers (ARM)
ARM was founded in Indiana in 1970 by a group of Independent Insurance Agencies seeking to bring national risk management capabilities to the local level. As ARM began to expand it recognized it needed state/regional management and encouraged the local organizations to work together. The states of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi joined together in 1989 to from ARM of ArkLaMiss, Inc. In the early 1990's they expanded into Alabama and changed the name to ARM South, Inc. We formed a marketing network with the other ARM Groups enabling independent agents to work together to solve their clients needs. The evolution led to the organization's rapid growth and expansion across the United States and abroad. Today, ARM is part of an international network, has more than 200 independent agencies in the USA who collectively generate over $5 billion in annual insurance premiums.
Benefits to Our Customers
The Power of an Association augments the service, products and comfort a Local Independent Insurance Agent provides Customers. By working together as a group our agencies have access to a greater variety of programs, and the support of combined volume. For customers, this means not only the ability to find the specific coverage they need at a competitive premium, but also local, statewide and national representation. For more information on the ways ARM can benefit you directly, please contact our Agency Members or the ARM South office.
Benefits to Independent Agencies
ARM South represents a Unique Opportunity for Insurance Agencies - being a part of a group that collectively generates over $5 billion in annual premiums brings a Marketing Edge, professional relationships with leading risk distribution partners help access the entire market, and the option of preferred access to products, services and expertise of the Arthur J. Gallagher organization enhances the ability to work with any size and type of client. Members of ARM network have more resources than most independent insurance agents, it helps them stay independent, bring more choice, and stronger choices, to their Customers. Click here to watch our video.
Benefits for Insurance Company and Wholesale Intermediary Partners
For Insurance companies the ARM networks offer a more powerful marketing force than a single Agency or even a team of Marketing Reps can perform on their own - by coordinating marketing we ensure a consistent approach to consumers, effectively reach a broad spread of territory or market niche, and collectively manage results. Wholesale brokers and MGA's see ARM Agencies as a fertile source of specialty business, endorsed Intermediaries offer special terms and receive special access. ARM Agents bring opportunities to develop bespoke Programs, and/or distribution through our agency networks. ARM will always bring extra value to the risk distribution equation, or we don't get involved.
The Gallagher Connection
In 1999, Associated Risk Managers and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the world's fourth-largest insurance broker, entered into a unique partnership called ARM Partners. This relationship significantly broadens the portfolio of specialized products and services ARM member agencies can offer their clients.