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Insurance Services of America is an independent insurance brokerage specializing in travel insurance, international health insurance, and short-term medical insurance for both US citizens and non-US citizens.

In addition to working directly with clients, the brokerage is a managing general agent (MGA) with over 4,000 licensed insurance agents and agencies throughout the United States who are contracted to sell the insurance products.

History
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, Insurance Services of America is family-owned and operated. Its principal owner is Graham Bates, a veteran of the US Army. Graham and his wife, Rebecca, have one biological daughter, and adopted three children from South Korea during the 1970's.

One of their sons, Aaron Bates, is a licensed insurance agent who works at the brokerage. Prior to his career in insurance, Aaron served in the US Special Forces and spent several months stationed in South Korea, where he was born. The events surrounding his discovery of his biological father, who was serving time on death row in a South Korean prison, inspired the making of the film My Father (released in 2007).

Staff
Graham Bates, President

Adam Bates, Vice President

Aaron Bates, Client Advisor and Plan Specialist

Kristie Scott, Client Advisor and Plan Specialist

Grace Morrow, Group Plan Specialist

Amy Bates Sullivan, Individual Plan Specialist

Alyssa Wright, Broker Advisor and Plan Specialist

Trina Ypsilanti, Director of Marketing and Advertising

Rebecca's Home - Least Of These Ministries
In addition to insuring clients around the world, the owners of Insurance Services of America also help meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of orphaned children in Nampula, Mozambique. In 1999, Least of These Ministries was formed and Rebecca’s Home Orphanage was created with the mission to donate 100% of its proceeds to help orphans around the world. Typically, the orphanages serves 40-50 children.