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About Us

CP Insurance Associates (CPIA) is a service-oriented insurance  agency that provides solutions tailored to our clients' needs. We partner with financial Institutions, property investors, and auto dealers to offer comprehensive insurance coverage, tracking services, and professional insurance products safeguarding the collateral in your portfolio. As a managing general agency, we have the flexibility to step into any insurance area to find the solutions and services needed to protect your business.

Our History

1977

Founded in Huntsville, TX, Collateral Protection Insurance Associates began as a specialized lender placed insurance agency. Serving a variety of clients, including auto dealers, banks, and credit unions, CPIA also offers insurance processing and tracking, escrow services, and claims processing.

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2019

In July of 2019, CPIA entered the Investor Property Insurance business. Partnered with independent insurance agents, we offer coverage to investors who own 5 or more residential rental properties. Beyond offering competitive insurance pricing to investment property owners, we also deliver excellent service to our independent agents.

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2022

The purchase of an insurance agency from the Independent Bankers Association of Texas in November of 2022, allowed us to once more expand our offerings. Through this specialized team, we offer professional insurance products including directors’ and officers’ insurance, errors and omissions insurance, cyber security insurance, business property insurance, and more. 

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2024

Most recently, CPIA has contracted with a company offering tax tracking  services for real estate property. This dynamic service is critical for many financial institutions and has added incredible value to our offerings. 

Today and Tomorrow 

Growing with Focus

We are proud to stand on a solid foundation with decades of excellence in our industry, while focused on building a strong future. Our team continues to grow the business through a combination of direct sales and selected broker relationships. 

 

Digital Innovation

As a progressive organization, we maintain the highest level of efficiency by incorporating technology, knowledge, and service to meet and exceed our clients' expectations. CPIA recognizes the value of investing in software, not only to improve the quality of service we provide to our clients, but also to ensure digital security. 

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Compliance Centered 

CPIA has a firm grip on risk and compliance at every angle. In the ever-changing financial regulatory environment, CPIA's experienced staff will make certain all regulations meet the highest standards.

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Your Strategic Teammate in Protecting Your Business

When you partner with CP Insurance Associates, you not only obtain access to our insurance markets but also the vast knowledge which comes from the many years of combined experience we have in the business. With the right combination of staff, insurance carriers, technology, and our insurance service center, we stand ready to serve you and your customers.

CP Insurance Associates Operations Center

Meet Our Team

One of the most important factors contributing to CPIA’s development and longevity is the tenure and depth of experience held by our staff. CP Insurance Associates has great people! We average more than 20 years of experience per person in the insurance and financial services industry. We have created a strong team culture and share a commitment to serving our clients with integrity. 

Denise Franklin

Denise Franklin 

President

Danny Caskey

Danny Caskey

Chief Operating Officer

Eric Braun

Eric Braun

Chief Financial Officer

Tammy Ondracek

Tammy Ondracek

EVP of Business Development

Rob Michelsen

Rob Michelsen

EVP of Investor Property Program

Connie Tolles

Connie Tolles

EVP Financial Services Division 

Bo Bond

Bo Bond 

VP of IPP Business Development

Megan Peck

Megan Peck

VP of Operations Management

Stephanie Pate

Stephanie Pate

VP of Underwriting, Compliance, and Administration

Evelin Franco

Evelin Franco

VP of Claims Administration

Rosibel Salazar

Rosibel Salazar

Lender Services Manager

Kathy Worley

Kathy Worley

Agent Support Specialist

Kristy Thurman

Kristy Thurman

Business Development Rep.

MeKelee LaFoy

MeKelee LaFoy

Business Development Rep.

Burt Gayleard

Burt Gayleard

IPP Business Development Rep.

Paxton Thomas

Paxton Thomas

IPP Business Development Rep.

Jim Cargil

Jim Cargill

Advisory Consultant

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