Dean & Draper

Mr. Robert (Bob) F. Dean, CEO of Dean & Draper, recognized to receive the Regan Medal

noemail@deandraper.com — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Business Advisory Council National Republican Congressional Committee For Immediate Release Contact: Mr. Robert F. Dean (713) 527-0444 MR. ROBERT F. DEAN RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE LOCAL BUSINESS LEADER TO RECEIVE REAGAN MEDAL Washington, D.C. – The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced this week that Mr. Robert F. Dean of Houston has been selected as a recipient of the 2005 Ronald Reagan Republican Gold Medal. U.S. Representative Tom Reynolds (R-NY), Chairman of the NRCC, stated, “Mr. Dean has long supported Republican ideals, like debt reduction and tax reform as they related to the growth and stability of small business in this country. I look forward to Mr. Dean’s continued participation as a key member of the Committee and offer my congratulations on the award.” Those who are selected to receive the Ronald Reagan Republican Gold Medal are invited to participate in periodic strategy briefings to...

March 6th, 2006 Deborah Foster Joins Dean & Draper

noemail@deandraper.com — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Houston, Texas-based Dean & Draper Insurance Agency LP announced that Deborah Foster Ware, the founder and owner of Deborah S. Foster & Associates, has joined the team at Dean & Draper.

Foster brings with her over 38 years experience in the insurance industry.

The company said Bob Dean, Dean & Draper's president and founder, is focused on growing the agency through the production of new business, acquisitions and mergers, and working with other professional agents within the agency.

"We are always looking for leaders in the insurance industry with strong professional expertise, like Foster, and she will make an excellent addition to our team," Dean stated.

Representing over 200 insurance companies, Dean & Draper provides both personal and commercial insurance with a strong market share in Houston and in other Texas locations of Navasota, College Station and Sulphur Springs. Dean & Draper has grown to over more than $85 million in premiums and 80 agents and employees.

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2006/03/06/66168.htm

March 6th, 2006 Houston Ben H. Moore Agency Joins Alpha Omega Insurance Group

noemail@deandraper.com — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Dean & Draper Insurance Agency LP announced that Ben H. Moore Insurance Agency has joined the Alpha Omega Insurance Group LP, a Dean & Draper Company.

Ben H. Moore started the Houston agency in 1939, and his son, Bill Moore, took over operations in 1974.

"I have searched extensively," Moore stated, "and I feel that this affiliation best fits how we have done business in the past. Our clients will be able to receive the same level of service they have always received but with the added value of the strength and support of being part of a much larger agency."

Alpha Omega Chief Operating Officer Gary Norris affirmed, "The merger of Moore's Agency with Alpha Omega enhances our on going success and strong market presence in North Houston."

Alpha Omega Insurance Group LP became an equity partner of Dean & Draper in 2004.

Dean & Draper Insurance Agency LP represents over 200 insurance companies, and provides both personal and commercial insurance with a strong market share in Houston and in other Texas locations of Navasota, College Station and Sulphur Springs. In business for over 25 years, Dean & Draper has grown to over more than $85 million in premiums and 80 agents and employees.

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2006/03/06/66208.htm

June 1st, 2006 Dean Draper makes Insurance Journal Top 100 Highlights Nation's Largest Privately-Held Independent Agencies

noemail@deandraper.com — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Insurance Journal released its third annual Top 100 Property Casualty Independent Agencies list late last month and one of the nations largest networks of retail agencies came in as number one. Leading the pack of the nations largest privately-held P/C agencies is the Hampton, N.H.-based Strategic Independent Agents Alliance with reported 2005 P/C premium volume of $4.1 billion. Founded in 1983, SIAA has over 1,900 independent agencies in its network and operates in 48 states. Coming in at number two on the IJ Top 100 list is Lockton Companies Inc. based in Kansas City, Mo. Founded in 1969, Lockton wrote $2.2 billion in 2005 P/C premium and $600 million in non-P/C premium last year. The firm currently employs more than 2,000 employees and represents more than 100 insurers. Alliant Resources Group Inc. in Newport Beach, Calif., took the number three spot with $1.1 billion in 2005 P/C premium and $634.9 million in non-P/C premium last year. Founded in 2000, Alliant has 785 employees....

May 1st, 2006 Dean & Draper Featured in Intown Magazine

noemail@deandraper.com — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:00:00 GMT

http://www.intownmag.com/archives/06-05-may-2006/thumbs.htm

April 4th, 2006 Dean & Draper Wins President's Award from America First

noemail@deandraper.com — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Houston, Texas-based Dean & Draper Insurance Agency LP announced that the firm has won the America First Insurance Company's "President's Award" for 2006. This is the second year in a row that the agency has received this award.

The America First President's Award is given annually to agencies that have achieved superior performance goals and demonstrated outstanding professionalism and customer service, providing the foundation for mutual success.

America First Insurance is part of Liberty Mutual Agency Markets, a business unit of Liberty Mutual Group. Agency Markets consists of property and casualty, and specialty insurance carriers that distribute their products and services primarily through independent agents and brokers.

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2006/04/04/67027.htm