Jose Lara
Biography
Jose(Joey) Lara, also known as “The Quoting Genius”, is an insurance expert and the CEO of Lara Agency which is a thriving insurance and financial services agency comprised of a highly trained team of insurance professionals located in Houston, TX. The Lara Agency has proudly helped thousands of families all over Texas in providing comprehensive insurance packages that are specifically designed for each client’s unique insurance need and financial situation. Among these essential insurance coverages and financial products are Auto insurance, Home and Renter’s insurance, Health insurance, Business insurance, Umbrella coverage, Life insurance, mutual funds and college funding plans. During Joey’s first year as an insurance agent, his agency was awarded the title of a Championship agency, which is the top 1% of Farmers Insurance agencies in the country.
The Lara Agency’s track for success is clearly displayed in constantly being recognized as the #1 Auto insurance agency in the District and the #1 insurance quoting agency in the South Texas division for Farmers Insurance agents, averaging 800 to 1000 quotes per month. In addition to these outstanding achievements, the Lara Agency team has recently been recognized by Farmers Insurance as being among the Top 15 for Auto insurance production, the Top 20 for Home insurance production, and the Top 30 for Life insurance policies issued throughout the South Texas division.
Joey attributes the Lara Agency’s success to its persistent focus on providing world class service and always striving to make an immeasurable difference in the community. Joey is always known for saying, “Insurance is not our commodity. Insurance is our business and service is our commodity.” In addition to providing excellent service to its clients, the Lara Agency is also a big believer in giving back to the community. Joey regularly visits low income middle schools and high schools to speak to students about their powerful inner potential to become business owners. Mr. Lara is committed to his goal that every student should at least be exposed to the fact that the opportunity for them to be business owners is definitely an attainable dream for each and every one of them if that is the path they should choose. As an advocate for student entrepreneurial leadership, Joey takes pride in the positive difference and incredible impact he is able to make in young people’s lives at a critical point in time when they start to think about and plan their futures.
Joey Lara resides in Houston, TX with his beautiful wife, Angie, adorable son, Antonio, and precious daughter, Toryana. He is a loving father who is passionate about being fully engaged in his young children’s lives and ultimately cherishes every moment with them.