CAA GROWS TO 35 MEMBERS WITH LKL INSURANCE

Austin, TX, June 26, 2006 - Combined Agents of America, LLC (CAA) today announced it has welcomed Lynn, Kiecke, Lackey Insurance Group, Inc. as its 35th member agency. CAA is a managing general agency (MGA) committed to strengthening the independent insurance agency system through profitable growth, quality and service for its member agencies.

"LKL Insurance is located in a very desirable region that is highly profitable for our insurance carriers and is experiencing significant growth," said Jerry Boles, CAA chairman and president of Grona Boles & Martin Insurance & Financial Services, San Antonio, TX. "We are thrilled to welcome such a reputable agency as LKL Insurance to CAA."

Founded in 1928, LKL Insurance is headquartered in Bellville, Texas, with a second location in Sealy, Texas. The independent insurance agency serves not only Austin county but surrounding counties writing all lines of insurance, including commercial business, personal, and life and health policies. LKL Insurance was recognized in the most recent Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America "Best Practices" Study Group. In addition Lois Ekarius, CSR for LKL Insurance, was previously recognized as the ACSR of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas. URL: www.lklinsurance.com

"We were drawn to CAA primarily to share in the exchange of information with other independent insurance agents across Texas," said Steve Lackey, vice president for Lynn, Kiecke, Lackey Insurance Group, Bellville, TX. "CAA is comprised of reputable and successful agencies and we look forward to the sharing of information, expertise and techniques to grow successfully."

About Combined Agents of America, LLC
Founded in 1997 Combined Agents of America, LLC (CAA) is based in Austin, Texas, and comprised of 36 independent insurance agencies located throughout the state. By funneling the agencies' combined premiums, CAA brings larger volume commitments to insurance companies, while enabling its members to greatly improve their bottom line and realize greater benefits from insurance companies, vendor discounts, profit sharing and other incentives. To date, CAA has generated over $326,000,000 in combined property and casualty annual premiums, and works with 16 of the largest insurance companies in the nation. All CAA member agencies remain independent and are recognized by insurance companies as a key component to their future growth and goal commitments. CAA is the leading independent agency with many of the top rated insurance companies in Texas, and is also one of the fastest growing. Additional information is available at www.combinedagents.com.

CAA member agencies include: Bartlett, Baggett & Shands, Benchmark Insurance Group, Benton-Luttrell-Brown Company, Bigham-Kliewer-Chapman-Watts Insurance Agency, Bosworth & Associates, Bryan Insurance Agency Ltd., Brownrigg Insurance Agency Inc., Cravens/Warren & Co., Crockett Insurance Services, Duncan, Fraser & Bridges Insurance Agency Inc., Edmond, Deaton & Stephens Insurance Agency Inc., Evans, Ewan & Brady Insurance Agency Inc., First Insurance Services, First Southwest Insurance Agency, GBS Insurance Agency Inc., Grona Boles and Martin Insurance Agency Inc., Insurance Associates of Texas, Insurance Net Inc., JHC Insurance Agency Inc., J. S. Edwards & Sherlock Insurance Agency, Lynn, Kiecke, Lackey Insurance Group, Inc., McCorkle Commercial Insurance Agency, Mims & Stephens, Henry Norris Insurance Agency Inc., Pierson & Fendley Insurance Agency, LLC, Pinnacle Insurance Group Inc., Porter Insurance Agency Inc., Purifoy & Company, Bill Russell Insurance Agency Inc., The Shropshire Agency Inc., Siegeler Insurance Agency, Inc., Walthall, Sachse & Pipes, Inc., Weatherby-Eisenrich Inc., Ed Weeren Insurance Agency Inc., Wellmann Insurance Agency, Inc., and Whorton Insurance Services.

Press Contact:
Heather R. Bauer
Tel: (512) 507-7261
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