Insurance Services of America
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Insurance brokerage |
| Founder | Graham Bates |
| Headquarters | Gilbert , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Graham Bates (owner), Aaron Bates (licensed insurance agent) |
| Products | International health coverage, short-term medical plans |
Insurance Services of America functions as an independent insurance brokerage, focusing primarily on international health coverage and short-term medical plans tailored for US residents.
In addition to direct client services, the firm acts as a managing general agent (MGA), collaborating with more than 4,000 licensed agents and agencies across the country who are authorized to distribute its insurance offerings.
The company’s main office is situated in Gilbert, Arizona, with supplementary branches located in Carlsbad, California and Boulder, Colorado.
History
Operating as a family-owned enterprise, Insurance Services of America has maintained accreditation with the Better Business Bureau since December 15, 2005.
The leading proprietor, Graham Bates—a veteran of the US Army—began his career in the insurance sector in 1970 and has held diverse roles within both private and governmental insurance organizations. Several members of the Bates family hold significant leadership roles within the company.
Awards
- Best of Gilbert, awarded in 2012
- Seven Corners, Inc. Top Producer from 2001 through 2008
Aaron Bates
Aaron Bates, a licensed insurance agent at the brokerage and one of Graham Bates’ sons, previously served in the US Special Forces. Born during his deployment in South Korea, Aaron’s life story includes uncovering his biological father’s identity—who was on death row there—a narrative that inspired the 2007 motion picture My Father.
Insurance companies
As an independent brokerage, Insurance Services of America provides access to insurance products from a variety of carriers, including:
- HCC Medical Insurance Services (HCC)
- Seven Corners
- Azimuth Risk Solutions
- Highway To Health (HTH)/GeoBlue
- Petersen International Underwriters
- International Medical Group (IMG)
- Health Insurance Innovations
- General Agent Center