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General Information about MAIA
The Missouri Association of Insurance Agents is the oldest and largest association of insurance agents in the State of Missouri. The association was established in 1899 in St. Louis. Approximately 560 independent agencies, operated by 4,000 agents, brokers and their employees, are members of MAIA. "Independent" insurance agents and brokers offer their clients the products of more than one insurance company. MAIA is affiliated with two national agent associations: the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America and the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents. MAIA policy is set by a board of directors elected by the association. Policy is implemented by a professional staff in Jefferson City. MAIA as we know it today is the result of a merger in 1992 of the Independent Insurance Agents of Missouri, which was formed in 1899, and the Missouri Association of Professional Insurance Agents, which was incorporated in 1943. Following the merger, the association was named the Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Missouri. The association shortened its name to Missouri Association of Insurance Agents on Jan. 1, 1995. MAIA members range in size from one person to some of the nation's largest independent agencies. Sixty-four percent of MAIA members have four or fewer employees, including owners. Approximately 34 percent of our members are located in large metropolitan areas (100,000 or more population), while 54 percent live and work in cities with populations under 50,000. The association's goal is to educate and inform the state's professional independent insurance agents, promote high standards of conduct among its members, promote greater public understanding of the insurance business, and represent the interests of its members and their clients in the Missouri Legislature. MAIA is also an active advocate of independent agents and their customers before regulatory and judicial bodies. Education is a primary focus of MAIA resources, with 70 days of classes scheduled during the year. Other education and information resources include two newsletters and the Missouri Agent magazine. The association also makes available to its members various programs and services through its subsidiary, Agents Marketing Corporation. AMC offers insurance programs and premium financing that association members can market to their customers, as well as group insurance, professional liability, and other programs used by agents and brokers.
Directions to our Office MAIA's new state headquarters is located at 3315 Emerald Lane in Jefferson City. From the north: From either Hwy. 63 S or Hwy 54 W to Jefferson City, Merge onto Hwy 50 W toward Sedalia, take MO-179 exit, turn left, follow for 0.8 mi., turn right on W. Edgewood Dr., after 0.9 mi. turn right onto Onyx Dr. From the south: If on Hwy 54 E, take the MO-179 exit, turn left onto MO-179, follow for 2.9 mi., turn left onto W. Edgewood Dr., after 0.9 mi. turn right onto Onyx Dr. - From the east: If on Hwy 50 W, take MO-179 exit, turn left, follow for 0.8 mi., turn right on W. Edgewood Dr., after 0.9 mi. turn right onto Onyx Dr.
- From the west: If on Hwy 50 E, take MO-179 exit, turn right, follow for 0.7 mi., turn right on W. Edgewood Dr., after 0.9 mi. turn right onto Onyx Dr.
Office Hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Official Awards
- Insurance Person of the Year
- E. Ellwood Willard Outstanding Service Award
- "Top Partner" Award
- Company Representative of the Year
- Young Agent of the Year
- MAIA Legislative Award
- Special Presidential Award
- Chairperson Award
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