Machon & Machon, Inc. Joins One of Nation's Largest Independent Insurance Agency Networks

Park Ridge, IL, December 2, 2008 – Machon & Machon, Inc. announced today it has joined the rapidly growing ISU Insurance Services network. "To capitalize on the strengths and resources of ISU's coast-to-coast network, we have enhanced our agency name to incorporate the ISU Insurance Services brand; our firm is now known as ISU Insurance Services – The Machon Agency," stated Kirke R. Machon, president.

"ISU is the leader in commercial insurance programs and services and as a member of the ISU network, we now offer our clients the many benefits of its size and expertise, while continuing to provide a consistently high level of personal service that has made our independent, locally owned agency so successful," said Mr. Machon.

"With offices coast-to-coast, access to over 300 insurance companies and over 1,000 ISU professionals, our clients will enjoy the security of knowing their interests will be protected no matter in which part of the country their needs might be," noted Robert Werner, Vice President.

T J Ryan III, president, ISU International adds, "The addition of the Machon Agency to the ISU network is the continuation of our expansion into the Midwest for us and brings the number of ISU offices in Illinois to three. This is a tremendous opportunity for a select group of premier independent agencies in the Midwest to partner with ISU International realize significant competitive advantages and benefits."

Robert and Kirke Machon founded ISU Insurance Services – The Machon Agency in 1975.  The agency handles all types of business and personal insurance out of its office at 838 Busse Highway in Park Ridge, IL.

About ISU:
ISU International is a growing national network of over 90 of the most professional independent agencies with offices coast-to-coast and combined annual premiums in excess of $1 billion dollars. All ISU Insurance Services Member offices remain independently owned and locally operated while utilizing the collective strengths and resources of a national firm, which the network provides. Over its 25 year history, ISU has allowed its members to enjoy the strengths, resources and branding typically reserved for national brokers, while still being in full control of their agencies and providing their clients with the highest level of customer service inherent in local ownership. Additionally, members are able to utilize greater access to preferred insurance carriers, receive full commissions from all policies, earn first dollar profit sharing and build invaluable networking relationships throughout the national ISU Network.