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We are pleased to announce that effective December 31, 2012, J.L. von Arx and Associates and Cochrane & Company are now officially operating as one. Our combination unites two market leaders in multiline insurance solutions, and enhances Cochrane & Company's agency footprint.

Cochrane & Company is uniquely positioned to provide our retail insurance partners with the most comprehensive set of insurance solutions available. The resulting footprint will include new agents for Cochrane & Company, as well as new products and markets for von Arx customers. The combined company will operate under the name Cochrane & Company and will be headquartered in Spokane, WA. J.L. von Arx and Associates employees will be relocating to Cochrane & Company's current Southern California office in the Tustin Center building.  What does this mean for you? 

Our goal is to continue delivering innovative, high-quality service in our current and expanded footprint. To accomplish this, we will adhere to the established technology roadmap, as well as proven underwriting strength while simultaneously exploring opportunities to provide you with additional value in new areas and products.

Although Cochrane & Company and J.L. von Arx and Associates have separate histories, we share a common objective: to ensure retail customer satisfaction while adhering to our insurance company guidelines. We remain dedicated to this objective now that we operate as one. Your existing underwriting and service contacts remain unchanged, however please note their updated information:

>> Angi Van Zanten      
 P. 714.382.6095     
 E. avanzanten@cochraneco.com
     
>> Joyce Chambers      
 P. 714.382.6096
 E. jchambers@cochraneco.com
     
>> William Vanega
 P. 714.382.6097     
 E. wvanega@cochraneco.com
     


Cochrane & Company, established in 1960, is a family owned and operated surplus lines wholesaler that is currently working with 1,700 retailer customers in the 14 western states, providing insurance solutions for Property and Casualty binding business, large commercial Brokerage business, Transportation including long-haul truck, Personal Lines, Garage, Programs, Surety and Professional Liability. The depth of our resources and the breadth of our reach are now stronger than ever. We take great pride in our reputation as a company with whom it is easy to do business. 

Rest assured that the company consolidation will be seamless, with no disruption to our customer service. We will continue to update you on our progress.  We will be offering webcasts to explain our technology as well as our expanded product and market offerings. Look for your email invitation within the next few weeks. We will continue working hard to earn your business and we want to personally thank you for your loyalty and support. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. 

Sincerely, 

Tom Cochrane,
President of Cochrane & Company
John L. von Arx,
President of J.L. von Arx & Associates






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