Affordable American Insurance has appointed Ross Haskett as its new Vice President of Sales, a strategic move aimed at strengthening the company's national sales presence and acquisition capabilities. The appointment signals AAI's commitment to supporting independent insurance agency owners with enhanced production, market penetration, and long-term growth strategies.
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 extensively with independent insurance agents across the country. Throughout his career, Haskett has provided SBA and conventional financing for various agency needs including acquisitions, perpetuation planning, partner buy-ins and buy-outs, refinancing, commercial real estate purchases, and working capital requirements.
In his previous roles, Haskett held positions ranging from Senior Loan Officer to multiple Vice President positions where he oversaw national lending programs, budgeting and forecasting, cash-flow analysis, and merger and acquisition-related transactions. He has also partnered closely with insurance networks to support their members through tailored financial solutions, experience that will prove valuable in his new position at AAI.
The strategic importance of this appointment lies in Haskett's ability to leverage his financial expertise to accelerate AAI's sustainable growth, improve market share, and enhance long-term profitability. His focus will be on increasing AAI's footprint through profitable growth by identifying and partnering with the right independent agencies to expand the network strategically. By targeting high-potential agency partners and applying his specialized knowledge in agency financing, Haskett is positioned to drive meaningful expansion for the network.
This development matters to independent insurance agents because it represents enhanced support for their business growth and financial needs. For the insurance industry, it signals AAI's commitment to strengthening its position as a leading network of independent agencies. The appointment could potentially increase competition in the independent agency space while providing more comprehensive financial solutions to agency owners seeking to grow their businesses.
Affordable American Insurance has established itself as a significant player in the independent insurance agency network space, having been featured in prominent publications including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Business Insider. With over 20 years of experience, the company has helped hundreds of agents transition from captive restrictions to independent operations. More information about the company can be found at www.InsuranceAAI.com.
