TESTIMONIALS

“Market access is easy. NJAN/SIAA takes care of the easy part, but also creates a partnership in my agency success. It does this through development programs, geared around education, training and fantastic carrier relationships. Cheers to another 15 years!”

Aaron Levine
President
LG Insurance Agency
Long Branch, NJ

“I kick myself for waiting so long to join!”

Bryan Ardite
President
Ardite Insurance Agency
Blackwood, NJ

“When I met with you and you gave me an overview of your program it seemed too good to be true. When you delivered our first check I said “it is true!” That was a great feeling, let me tell you!”

Annmarie Westerfield
Cupo Insurance Agency
Clifton, NJ

“I joined NJAN/SIAA four years ago. I came from the “captive world” I remember vividly meeting another agency owner at a NJAN event and he told me “I made the best decision of my career and I would never look back” He could not have been more accurate. Not only was it the best decision I could have made, but it continues to pay dividends moving forward. The growth within my agency far exceeds my expectations and the future is even more promising. The support and market access are a tremendous benefit to joining. However, in my opinion the most significant benefit has been my relationship with the NJAN staff. They are always available to help with any concerns or questions I may have. I look forward to our future together.”

Stephen Dornewass
President
Mullica Hill Insurance
Mullica Hill, NJ

“I love being a part of NJAN/SIAA and I don’t have a doubt in my mind that this was the right option for me. Everyone is extremely nice and professional – and really tries to do everything the right way. I feel like I’ve always known who to go to when I need something, I wanted a network of local people who understood my business and I think NJAN fits that perfectly. Kimberlie, you have always been an excellent resource that responds very quickly and quite knowledgeable on anything I come to her with.

NJAN is one of the primary reasons I was able to get my business started and running with so many carriers, and the discounts I receive still on technology that they gave me access to, extra markets, training, and even advice on operations – has been invaluable! I will be an agent with them for a long time.”

EJ Fernandez
Owner/President
ED James Insurance Brokerage
Bridgewater, NJ

“I was very skeptical at first, not knowing anything about NJAN/SIAA. We have now been with them since January 2024, just a little over a year. I will say that I wish I had known about them sooner. It has been the best outcome that we could have ever imagined. Their team is 100% top notch! They are very professional, supportive, helpful, knowledgeable, responsive, etc., I could go on and on. They have really helped me grow my agency, even though the difficult year that I endured in the Insurance Industry. We look forward to a continued and profitable relationship with NJAN/SIAA!”

Mary Maiale
Owner/Principal
Mary Maiale Agency, LLC.
Mullica Hill, NJ

“ In joining NJAN/SIAA immediately there is value.  The expanded access to many of the sterling carriers is a tremendous win.  The ability of the “network” to advocate and position our agency in a favorable light with new direct access carriers that offer a bonus program was a strong selling point for me.   I have been a member since the spring of 2023 and have communicated with just about everyone in the office and find everyone is extremely friendly and knowledgeable.  I am very pleased with the way our partnership has turned out.”

Michael Taeschler
Owner
The Taeschler Agency
Marlboro, NJ

“ We joined NJAN/SIAA just a few months ago, and the level of support and guidance we’ve received has been beyond our expectations. The entire team is truly amazing. Being part of NJAN/SIAA has given us a strong start in the market, and we are grateful to be part of such a supportive network.”

Hisham Sadek
Managing Partner
ShieldPoint Insurance Agency
Clifton, NJ

“It has been a pleasure joining NJAN, it has helped me in many different ways, additional insurance education, continuing education and access to different many markets. It has given me more options to help my customers. The best decision I have made in many years!”

Edith Martinez
Owner
Eclipse Insurance Agency, LLC
Passaic, NJ

“Columbia Insurance Services Inc joined NJAN March 1, 2025.  It was one of the first moves I made, upon joining the agency.  It was truly the “growth boost”  that Columbia Insurance Services Inc., needed.  We were able to immediately benefit from access to more carriers, leading to better options and competitive pricing for clients.  It improved our efficiencies and reduced our workloads through support services they provided.  NJAN puts a strong emphasis on responsive and personalized customer service, ease of use, and the value of the NJAN support system for agency growth. As an industry partner, NJAN has given me a great deal of confidence, as Columbia Insurance Services Inc. continues to grow.”

John F. Warnick
CEO
Columbia Insurance Services, Inc.
Rahway, NJ

“Alliance Brokerage has been a NJAN member for over 25 years. Joining NJAN was the best move EVER since we were a small agency. From day one we had access to over 24 companies. Besides the great people who work there, the underwriting team will do everything in their power to help you succeed.”

“NJAN has been an integral part of our agency’s growth. They provide greater market access, better commissions, and the experience and knowledge to grow profitably. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our partnership with NJAN.”

“We opened our agency about 12 years ago and for the first couple years we specialized in Environmental Insurance. When it was time to expand into P & C, we needed access to markets and initially this is what drew us to NJAN and SIAA. We quickly discovered that their organization would assist us in so many other ways. They were instrumental in helping us grow our agency with assistance in staffing, implementation of a new agency management system, and training on the many various SIAA tools at their disposal, in addition to being particularly helpful with our new employees. As promised, we received direct access to carriers far sooner than would be granted on our own.

For a new agency, having this kind of support is invaluable. The staff is completely accessible with a great response time. From the wonderful individuals in each department getting quotes all the way up to the marketing reps and management, it feels like they have a vested interest in our agency’s success.

Now we are eight years into our partnership with NJAN and we are still receiving the same level of support. We are mostly quoting with our direct markets but still use NJAN for some carriers we need access to.

When we were considering joining NJAN we received great reviews from current members and mixed reviews from non-members, who were skeptical about any fees that may be charged when joining a network. I’ll leave you with this fact: we are eight years in and our agency’s bonuses from NJAN and SIAA national overrides throughout each year make any fees to be a member inconsequential. In my opinion, even a well-established agency can benefit greatly.”

“Our agency joined NJAN in September 2017. Our experiences, from receiving value-added services like complimentary Continuing Education credits, to participating national override programs, to helping us gain an important new appointment with a strategic carrier, have reinforced the idea that joining was one of the best decisions we’ve made in a while. “