I was able to hit the ground running. I secured office space and called Agility. Thirty-six hours later, they dropped equipment in our new office and we were up-and-running while other firms were still wondering what happened. I've said it all along; this is probably the greatest move I made all year.
Malcolm Martin
Administrator/Controller Montgomery Barnett
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08/07/2007
“Our endorsement of Agility is part of our continual effort to provide the best service and support to our members. We feel preparedness is critical for any business, but especially insurance agencies who serve other businesses,” said Clark Payan, CEO of IBA West. Agility’s innovative ReadySuite membership model provides access to all the resources necessary to get back up and running in exchange for a small monthly fee.
Payan continues, “Statistics show that 60% of businesses suffering a serious loss never reopen, and of those that do, more than 25% will close within three years. When we discovered that Agility helps their clients build a continuity plan and provides necessary recovery resources within 48 hours: power, space, technology and connectivity, it became apparent that this unique solution is vital for all of our members.”
“At Agility, we believe that every business, regardless of size, should have access to business continuity services that are simple and easy to use” says Bob Boyd, President and CEO of Agility Recovery Solutions. “For a small monthly fee, any business can have access to all of our resources, knowledge and expertise,” says Boyd. Businesses have relied on Agility since 1989. Not once has there been a member who was not 100% successfully recovered.
IBA West plans to launch an education program that will educate all current member agencies on the benefits of an Agility membership. “We feel strongly that our members will recognize the innovative and effective solution that ReadySuite provides. For years, our agency members have needed an affordable solution, I’m excited that our association is able to provide this unique resource,” says Payan.
About Agility Recovery Solutions
Agility Recovery Solutions provides disaster recovery and business continuity services for small and mid-sized businesses. The company offers turn-key, packaged recovery solutions to businesses across the United States and Canada.
Agility has revolutionized the disaster recovery and business continuity industries. The company recognized the need for small to medium-sized to have disaster recovery and business continuity plans in place, and came up with a way to offer affordable solutions to all businesses.
Agility has a 100 percent success rate, including 17 recoveries following Sept. 11, 2001 and nearly 40 recoveries in the wake of the 2005 hurricane season, which included Hurricane Katrina.
A former division of GE with 18 years of industry experience, Agility maintains $35 million of equipment in stock and has direct access to millions of dollars of additional equipment. Also, it holds priority relationships with some of the world’s most respected organizations, including FedEx, General Electric, IBM and HP.
About IBA West
IBA West (www.ibaweest.com) is the leading producer association in the West for insurance brokers and agents. IBA West represents more than 1,000 firms in California, Washington, Oregon and Alaska and more than 14,000 insurance professionals. The average IBA West member agency employs 15 people. IBA West is affiliated In California with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA).
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Preparation Is Vital for Independent Brokers and Agents
The insurance industry understands better than most the profound impact a fire, windstorm or flood can have on a business. Given the significant number of businesses that experience a major interruption, it came to light that our members needed to be prepared. That’s why IBA West has endorsed Agility Recovery Solutions - the industry leader of turn-key recovery solutions.“Our endorsement of Agility is part of our continual effort to provide the best service and support to our members. We feel preparedness is critical for any business, but especially insurance agencies who serve other businesses,” said Clark Payan, CEO of IBA West. Agility’s innovative ReadySuite membership model provides access to all the resources necessary to get back up and running in exchange for a small monthly fee.
Payan continues, “Statistics show that 60% of businesses suffering a serious loss never reopen, and of those that do, more than 25% will close within three years. When we discovered that Agility helps their clients build a continuity plan and provides necessary recovery resources within 48 hours: power, space, technology and connectivity, it became apparent that this unique solution is vital for all of our members.”
“At Agility, we believe that every business, regardless of size, should have access to business continuity services that are simple and easy to use” says Bob Boyd, President and CEO of Agility Recovery Solutions. “For a small monthly fee, any business can have access to all of our resources, knowledge and expertise,” says Boyd. Businesses have relied on Agility since 1989. Not once has there been a member who was not 100% successfully recovered.
IBA West plans to launch an education program that will educate all current member agencies on the benefits of an Agility membership. “We feel strongly that our members will recognize the innovative and effective solution that ReadySuite provides. For years, our agency members have needed an affordable solution, I’m excited that our association is able to provide this unique resource,” says Payan.
About Agility Recovery Solutions
Agility Recovery Solutions provides disaster recovery and business continuity services for small and mid-sized businesses. The company offers turn-key, packaged recovery solutions to businesses across the United States and Canada.
Agility has revolutionized the disaster recovery and business continuity industries. The company recognized the need for small to medium-sized to have disaster recovery and business continuity plans in place, and came up with a way to offer affordable solutions to all businesses.
Agility has a 100 percent success rate, including 17 recoveries following Sept. 11, 2001 and nearly 40 recoveries in the wake of the 2005 hurricane season, which included Hurricane Katrina.
A former division of GE with 18 years of industry experience, Agility maintains $35 million of equipment in stock and has direct access to millions of dollars of additional equipment. Also, it holds priority relationships with some of the world’s most respected organizations, including FedEx, General Electric, IBM and HP.
About IBA West
IBA West (www.ibaweest.com) is the leading producer association in the West for insurance brokers and agents. IBA West represents more than 1,000 firms in California, Washington, Oregon and Alaska and more than 14,000 insurance professionals. The average IBA West member agency employs 15 people. IBA West is affiliated In California with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA).
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