In 2004, the Electronic Security Association set out to create a program that would cover the specific needs of the industry at reasonable rates, shielding its members from the unexpected. At that time, Security America was formed. Since then, we have continued to meet the needs of the industry without raising rates.

With no significant rate increases throughout fourteen years of operations, Security America is now restructuring to continue to deliver on its mission of providing quality coverage at minimal cost.

THE RIGHT INSURANCE package is essential to the longterm success of your company — so it’s important to tap the expertise of your industry. ESA knows your business and has tailored insurance policies that serve electronic security and life safety companies. Enter SARRG.

The electronic security industry is hyper-focused on our customers. From retail locations to government buildings to multi-family residences, our clients and their properties are consistently at the forefront of our minds. Our business objectives are almost always related to providing the most advanced technologies with high-quality user experiences at solid price points. And this is as it should be. But every once in a while, we need to turn the tables and focus on ourselves and our business.

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It was time for the hardwood floors in my house to be refinished. As I prepared for the flooring guys arrival, I began moving furniture and clearing out appliances. No small feat, but it had to be done. As I was moving the washer and dryer out of the laundry room I noticed the carbon monoxide detector on the wall. Note to self: call my alarm company and put that zone on test - expecting the fumes would set it off. I kept on with the tasks at hand and I forgot the note to self and to call. ...

Most people don’t like change. One definition of the word “change” is: to take or use another instead of This particular definition refers to the replacement of something you already have. If you already have something, why change? Maybe you’re unhappy with what you have or you want to replace what no longer meets your needs. Changing from one to another may save you money or allow you to grow, but if you don’t like change, you may ignore the advantages with an excuse like “I’m just ...

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