Business Insurance Associates, Inc.

12/11/2025

We had a great Christmas dinner with our staff at Benihana and the best chef ever Dennis Tamayo.

09/13/2025

If your organization does not have a social media policy, now is the time to institute one. This should be crafted in connection with a legal professional.

Employees can bring great harm and unwanted attention to a business through use of social media. Even if it’s on an employees private account on their own time. A code of conduct should outline unacceptable activities that could result in termination of employment.

04/18/2025

Thirty years ago, Business Insurance Associates opened the doors for business and we celebrate our amazing staff, clients, vendors, carrier partners and others who are part of our story. Our original founder, Susie Coates, sadly passed away in November 2024, but her legacy and spirit lives on every day through the work we do and our place in the Alaska business community.

12/31/2024

Happy New Year. Our offices are closed for the holiday and will reopen on January 2.

12/13/2024

Our offices will be closing early on Friday the 13th at 2:00 pm so we can enjoy a holiday celebration with our staff. We will reopen Monday morning at 9:00 am. Happy Holidays to all of our clients, friends, associates and partners.

11/21/2024

It’s with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of our founder, Susan Coates. She passed away on Monday, November 18th in Belchertown, Massachusetts’s at the age of 78. Susie began her insurance career in 1975 in Fairbanks, Alaska with State Farm. After working at several firms over the years, the started Business Insurance Associates in 1995, and ran it until 2010. She will be deeply missed by all.

11/11/2024

11/07/2024

Here’s a few upcoming holiday events you might want to check out in Anchorage

11/23 - Holiday Expo @ Dena’ina Center
11/29 - Holiday Bozaar @ Captain Cook Hotel
11/29-12/1 - The Nutcracker @ PAC
11/30 - Tree Lighting @ Town Square
12/7-12/21 - The Holiday Train @ Train Depot
12/21 - Christmas Story movie @ Beartooth

10/05/2024

Business Insurance Associates is an Alaskan owned and operated, independent brokerage. We are not part of global conglomerates, capital venture money or outside interests. When you work with us, you’re supporting independent Alaskans in our community, not bankers, wealth management firms, Fortune 500 companies or paying for some CEO to buy a third vacation home.

09/17/2024

Recruit, Retain and Reward

A compelling benefit package is essential for attracting and retaining top talent in today’s competitive job market. Our expert team specializes in creating customized benefit solutions that enhance employee satisfaction and loyalty. For more information, reach out to our office.