Our agency opened its doors as an independent agency in 1987 in Bryan/College Station, Texas. In June of 2000, Richard Pollard joined the agency, and in 2003 we became known as SIG Insurance Services, LLC.
Richard Pollard, founder, began his insurance career in 1966, after he received his Bachelor of Business Administration from East Texas University. His thirty-five+ year diverse insurance background included being a casualty underwriter, underwriting manager, insurance salesman, marketing manager, and an owner/board member for a large regional insurance agency. His insurance profile encompassed the successful implementation of Agency/Insurer underwriting programs, which included the creation and development of a General Agent program, comprised of more than sixty Texas agents, with annual sales in excess of $15 million. His technical skills in complex insurance issues resulted in providing risk consulting services for numerous businesses and public entities; as well as providing consulting services and serving as an expert witness involving insurance litigation. He obtained the following professional designations: CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor), CPCU (Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter) and AAI (Accredited Advisor of Insurance).
Richard Pollard passed away on November 25, 2011. Richard's daughter and former VP of Operations and Marketing, Missy Pollard, has been named the new President of SIG Insurance Services, LLC. Missy, along with Trish Eller and the staff at SIG are focused on continuing Richard’s legacy and business model for continuous growth and success.