DES MOINES, Iowa - Allied Insurance is pleased to announce that Aimee Delavan, principal agent of the Insurance Shoppe in Post Falls has recently achieved On Your Side certification in accordance with the company's rigorous program standards.

"We're pleased that the Insurance Shoppe has achieved On Your Side certification," said Jay Larsen, vice president of sales for Allied Insurance. "By becoming certified, Aimee and the agents at the Insurance Shoppe have demonstrated their commitment to going the extra mile in helping meet each customer's insurance needs."

To be considered On Your Side certified, agents must commit to stringent customer service training and standards. This makes the agent a valuable resource for consumers who want to know what coverage is available to them without spending extra on coverages they don't need.

To help consumers get the most value for their insurance dollar, Allied's On Your Side certified agents offer On Your Side Reviews. Available to everyone, these reviews involve looking at the consumer's current situation, discussing any recent or expected life changes, and then reviewing current insurance coverages to make sure the consumer is properly protected. The reviews also provide an opportunity to identify potential ways to save on insurance products.

"In today's economy, it's more important than ever to take time to review your current insurance needs," Delavan said. "By getting to know you and your situation, a good insurance agent can not only make sure that you are properly protected should something bad happen, but they can also make sure that you're not paying more than you need to be."

The Allied Insurance member companies are property and casualty insurers established in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1929. Allied operates in 33 states through a network of independent agents with regional offices in Denver, CO; Des Moines, IA; Lincoln, NE; Gainesville, FL, and Sacramento, CA. Allied has been a member of the Nationwide family of companies since 1998, and is responsible for Nationwide's independent agency system. Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is a Fortune 500 company and one of the country's largest multi-line insurers and financial services organizations.

Information is available at www.alliedinsurance.com.