Affordable American Insurance, Inc. has appointed Ross Haskett as its Vice President of Sales, a strategic hire designed to strengthen the company's national sales presence and acquisition capacity. The appointment supports independent agency owners with new production, market penetration, and long-term growth objectives.
Haskett brings a decade of specialized experience in insurance-industry lending and agency financing to his new role. His background includes senior leadership positions at Westfield Bank and Live Oak Banking Company, where he worked with independent insurance agents nationwide. Throughout his career, he has provided SBA and conventional financing for acquisitions, perpetuation planning, partner buy-ins and buy-outs, refinancing, commercial real estate purchases, and working capital needs.
His professional experience includes positions ranging from Senior Loan Officer to multiple Vice President roles overseeing national lending programs, budgeting and forecasting, cash-flow analysis, and M&A-related transactions. Haskett has also partnered closely with insurance networks to support their members through tailored financial solutions, making him particularly suited for his new position at Affordable American Insurance.
In his role at Affordable American Insurance, Haskett will focus on increasing the company's footprint through profitable growth. His primary responsibilities include identifying and partnering with the right independent agencies to expand the network strategically. By targeting high-potential agency partners and leveraging his expertise in agency financing, Haskett is expected to accelerate the company's sustainable growth, improved market share, and long-term profitability.
The appointment represents a significant development for independent insurance agents who work with or may consider joining the Affordable American Insurance network. Haskett's specialized knowledge in agency financing could provide member agencies with enhanced access to financial solutions for growth initiatives, including acquisitions and expansion projects. This expertise may prove particularly valuable for agencies looking to navigate complex financial transactions while maintaining their independent status.
For the broader insurance industry, this appointment signals Affordable American Insurance's commitment to expanding its national presence through strategic partnerships with independent agencies. The company's focus on supporting agency owners with both sales growth and financial expertise addresses two critical challenges facing independent agents: market expansion and capital access for growth initiatives.
Affordable American Insurance has established itself as a significant player in the independent insurance agency space, with over 20 years of experience helping agents transition from captive arrangements to independent operations. The company has been featured in leading publications including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Business Insider, earning recognition as a trusted partner for independent agents seeking to build sustainable businesses.
The appointment of Haskett comes at a time when independent insurance agencies face increasing competition and consolidation pressures. His financial expertise may provide Affordable American Insurance network members with competitive advantages when pursuing growth opportunities, particularly in the areas of agency acquisitions and succession planning. This could help independent agencies maintain their market position against larger competitors while accessing the financial resources typically available only to larger organizations.
For more information about Affordable American Insurance, visit https://www.InsuranceAAI.com.
