Canter Elected as 1st Woman VP of IIAA

Louise C. Canter, senior vice president and partner of Patterson//Smith Associates, was elected as vice president of the Independent Insurance Agents of America. In IIAA’s 105-year history, Canter is the first woman voted to its top leadership panel.

Canter has been involved with the association on every level, having served the Metropolitan Washington Association of Independent Insurance Agents in many capacities, including state national director and president. In addition, Canter also served as chairman of the Southern Agents Conference and member of the IIAA Large Agents Committee.

Patterson//Smith is one of the largest independently owned insurance firms in the Washington Metro area, offering all forms of personal and business insurance.