Hotchkiss Insurance Agency Endorsed by Texas Restaurant Association

DALLAS--(Business Wire)--Hotchkiss Insurance Agency, Inc. (HIA) announced today that they
have received the endorsement of the Texas Restaurant Association
(TRA), Austin, Texas for their restaurant insurance program. HIA,
through its strategic alliances with selected A rated carriers,
provides property and casualty, health insurance and employee benefits
for TRA members and associate members.

"The launch of HIA's insurance program comes at a critical time
for restaurateurs," stated TRA Vice President of Member Services, Rick
Madden. "Our members need professional solutions from one agency. Many
of our members are hands-on entrepreneurs and they don't have time to
chase after insurance. Turnover and short term employees also make
obtaining employee benefits a constant challenge for our members. With
Hotchkiss working to assist our members, our employers may be able to
offer employee benefits and improve their ability to attract and
retain talent. Hotchkiss was an obvious choice for our members - large
enough to have significant clout with insurance companies, and
statewide locations to reach the local membership. Hotchkiss' ability
to provide retail services directly to the restaurateur or to
"wholesale" services to the local agent is a unique service and
approach to our diverse and widespread membership. Hotchkiss is
endorsed by many state trade associations as the best choice for Texan
entrepreneurs."

HIA Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Anne Davis says "The TRA
relationship is very important to us. We have been building a
restaurant insurance program for several years and have top agents
dedicated to the development of appropriate business solutions for
restaurateurs. We already insure a number of TRA members and leaders.
Building a program that meets the diverse needs of the membership is
our priority. Our unique program approach allows TRA members access to
markets, coverage and payment plans that are otherwise unavailable to
them. The Texas Restaurant Association endorsement should help us work
quickly to grow the program and assist members and associate members
to access the products they need."

For more information about the Hotchkiss TRA endorsed insurance
program visit www.hiainc.com, contact Jessica Goehring via email at
jagoehring@hiainc.com or call 972-512-7718. For more information about
the Texas Restaurant Association visit www.restaurantville.com.

About Texas Restaurant Association

For more than 65 years, the TRA has served its members and the
foodservice industry with political advocacy, industry education and
foodservice training. The association maintains its focus on
supporting the business of the Texas restaurateur. This commitment
results in the continued growth and effectiveness of the association.
For more information visit www.restaurantville.com.

About Hotchkiss Insurance Agency

Founded in 1975, Hotchkiss Insurance Agency, Inc. (HIA) is an
independent insurance agency offering a broad range of insurance
products and services including commercial and personal insurance,
life and health insurance, and workers' compensation. As a member of
select associations and the recipient of many local and statewide
endorsements, HIA has developed specialty programs for many industries
including restaurants, hotels, franchisors, home builders, general
landscape and irrigation contractors, nurseries and churches.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, HIA has statewide locations in
Houston, San Antonio, College Station, Hill Country, and Sherman.
Visit www.hiainc.com for more information.

Hotchkiss Insurance Agency, Inc.
Susan Shahon, 972-512-7760
sshahon@hiainc.com
or
Jessica Goehring, 972-512-7718
jagoehring@hiainc.com

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