John Allen

John Allen is the President and Managing Agent at Community Insurance Advisors, an independent insurance agency based in Plano, Texas. He has been in this role since July 2014, providing property and casualty insurance solutions for both personal and commercial clients. His agency aims to address what he perceives as flaws in the insurance industry, focusing on delivering customized programs with integrity and clarity to ensure clients understand their coverage options.12

Professional Background

Before founding Community Insurance Advisors, Allen held various positions in the insurance sector, including:

• Managing Agent at Texas Community Insurance from March 2009 to July 2014.
• Insurance Agent at Hoffman Financial Services from April 2006 to March 2009.
• VP/General Manager roles in companies like Merkafon International and TelAc, where he managed operations and sales functions.1

Education

John Allen holds a Liberal Arts degree with a focus on Spanish and Business from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1978-1981) and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Loyola Marymount University (1988-1991) .1

Philosophy and Mission

Allen is passionate about transforming the insurance experience, advocating for a model that prioritizes customer understanding and satisfaction over mere pricing. He emphasizes the importance of personalized service and aims to educate clients about their insurance needs to prevent misunderstandings at the time of claims.23