Amato Insurance Agency/World Insurance

AASP/MA continues to bring new value to its members, this time through its latest partnership with Bronze-level Vendor Affinity Program participants Amato Insurance Agency (a division of World Insurance). Now, association members have an opportunity to save money on what is likely the second most costly business expense next to payroll: Health insurance.

AASP/MA member shops in good standing can now take advantage of competitive rates that could save them between 30 to 50 percent on premiums.

The Amato Insurance Agency has a long history working with associations, including those in the auto body industry. Principal Joe Amato, Sr. and his company have been partnered with the AASP’s New Jersey affiliate for more than 20 years. Currently, Amato serves as AASP/NJ’s Affiliate Board member. His New Jersey-based company has been providing property and casualty insurance programs for the automotive industries for years.

Roughly two and a half years ago, the Amato Insurance Agency became part of a national firm, the World Insurance Agency. The move expanded the Amato Insurance Agency’s footprint to the New England area and all 50 states. Amato says there likely isn’t an insurer he doesn’t represent, and the company is one of the 40 largest insurance agencies in the US. With an office in North Attleboro, he is eager to serve Massachusetts and the surrounding area.

Thanks to Congress passing a bill a few years that allows small businesses of like nature to come together to buy insurance as a group – as well as the Amato Insurance Agency’s relationship with AASP/MA Executive Director Evangelos “Lucky” Papageorg – affordable healthcare plans are now available as a benefit to AASP/ MA member shops.

“The federal program allowed small businesses to join together to purchase health insurance as a group getting rates similar to much larger companies,” Amato explains. “We started this program for AASP of New Jersey, and it has been very successful. We are proud to be able to bring the same quality and benefits to Massachusetts.”

The program has saved New Jersey shops roughly $3,600 in premiums per employee per year.

“The health insurance program is pretty painless and can be done almost entirely online. Shops won’t even have to meet with a salesperson if it is not needed. They will have a dedicated number to call to handle claims and administrative issues. COBRA is also handled by us. It’s really worth the effort to send us your information and get a quote.”

Getting started is easy. AASP/MA members can submit their current insurance information via email at aaspma@worldinsurance.com or call Joe Amato, Jr. at (732) 530-6740, ext. 412to receive a competitive quote. Amato invites any AASP/MA member attending the NORTHEAST® Automotive Services Show September 10-12 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ to visit the Amato Insurance Agency’s booth to chat about the program face to face.

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