Insurance Associates of the Southwest, also known as IAS, is an insurance brokerage agency that provides a variety of insurance products and services to individuals and businesses. Established in 1996, the agency provides auto, home, boat and personal property insurance in addition to traditional life, health, dental and long-term care insurance plans. Insurance Associates of the Southwest also offers coverage for apartments, commercial and religious buildings, rental properties, business interruption, professional liability, commercial automobiles and equipment, workers compensation, and officers and directors liability. It represents several insurance companies, including St. Paul Travelers, Zurich Insurance, CNA, The Hartford, Unitrin, Chubb & Sons and AIG. Insurance Associates of the Southwest maintains a location in Houston.