Our Story

A FAMILY LEGACY SINCE 1979

Our agency’s connection to classic and antique automobiles goes all the way back to the beginning. The photo you see here is one of our original founders, Rich Rogers—my father—behind the wheel of his 1967 Corvette. It’s more than just a great old photo; it represents a part of our agency’s history that continues today.

In 1979, Rich and his business partner left Allstate to start their own independent insurance agency. From the beginning, classic and antique automobiles were an important part of the business. They focused on helping fellow enthusiasts properly insure the vehicles they had invested so much time, money and passion into. By earning their trust with their collector cars, Rich and his partner were often given the opportunity to help those same clients with the rest of their personal and business insurance needs.

Over the years, that approach helped us develop a strong referral base within the classic and antique automobile community. Many of those relationships have grown through word of mouth, with collectors referring friends, family members and other enthusiasts who want to work with an agency that understands these vehicles are often much more than just transportation.

That involvement has also expanded beyond the vehicle owners themselves. Through the years, we’ve developed relationships and a referral network that includes classic and antique auto body shops, paint shops, restoration specialists and dealerships. These are businesses and individuals who share the same appreciation for preserving, restoring and enjoying special automobiles.

More than four decades after Rich helped start the agency, classic and antique cars remain an important part of who we are. What began with relationships built around cars like his 1967 Corvette has grown into generations of clients, referrals and connections throughout the collector-car community—and it’s a history we’re proud to continue.

MORE CHOICE. MORE FLEXIBILITY.

Insurance Options Built Around You

Being an independent agency gives AOA West the flexibility to work with multiple insurance companies rather than being limited to one carrier. That means we can help you compare available coverage, understand the differences between your options, and find protection that better reflects your home, vehicles, business, lifestyle, and priorities.

Our role is not simply to provide a quote. It is to help you understand what you are buying and why it matters.