Over 400 agents, partners, and industry leaders came together in Plano, TX for a powerful program celebrating growth, community, and the future of independent insurance agencies.
PLANO, TX (May 6, 2025) — More than 400 independent agents, industry leaders, carrier and vendor partners gathered last week at Legacy West in Plano for the second annual Lone Star Summit, hosted by Texas’ four SIAA master agencies — Texas Agency Alliance (TAA), South Texas Agency Alliance (STAA), Insurance Agents Alliance of Texas (IAAT), and CoVerica Agency Alliance.
The multi-day event, held April 30–May 2, featured educational sessions, collaborative discussions, and recognition of outstanding member agencies, reinforcing the Summit’s role as a valuable forum for driving independent agency growth and success.
Celebrating Community and Emerging Talent
A highlight of the conference was Thursday’s Community Impact Luncheon, where attendees turned their attention to giving back and shaping the industry’s future.
Rodney Watkins, President of IAAT, was recognized with the 2025 Community Star Award for his commitment to community and advancing young talent. Watkins has worked closely with Liberty Mutual & Safeco to help implement the Emerging Talents Program (CISR High School Program) at Mineola High School, administered by the Insurance Risk & Education Alliance.
The luncheon also featured Mineola High School students and the school principal, who joined the stage to share their firsthand experiences with the program — highlighting the meaningful impact of exposing young people to the fundamentals and career possibilities in insurance.
Recognizing Member Agency Achievements
The Summit also celebrated the success of member agencies across Texas. Awards were presented for top premium growth, rising stars, and agency leadership — highlighting the continued strength and performance of independent agencies in a competitive market.
Through networking, knowledge sharing, and celebration, Lone Star Summit 2025 reflected the strength and forward momentum of Texas’ independent agency community.
About SIAA
SIAA is The Agent Alliance – the nation’s leading network of starting, growing, and evolving independent insurance agencies. Leveraging a platform of strategic partners, $16.7 billion in premiums, and 49 Master Agencies, the Alliance supports and inspires member agents so they can continuously adapt to an ever-evolving industry and achieve long-term success. SIAA members benefit from the resources of scale and the freedom of independence. The master agencies affiliated with SIAA in the great state of Texas are:
Texas Agency Alliance (TAA), Abilene, siaatx.com
CoVerica Agency Alliance, (CoVerica), Dallas, covericaaa.com
Insurance Agents Alliance of Texas (IAAT), Mineola, iaatx.com
South Texas Agency Alliance (STAA), Katy, staa.com
See more photos from the Summit at https://siaa.smugmug.com/Lone-Star-Summit-2025