agent Entrepreneur logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

SouthwestRe Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – SouthwestRe, a leading Third Party Administrator based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is pleased to announce that 2015 marks its 30th year in business. Plans are currently being made to recognize this important anniversary with events throughout the year, beginning with a kick-off celebration during the NADA convention in San Francisco later this ... Read More »

January 3, 2015
2 min to read


ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – SouthwestRe, a leading Third Party Administrator based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is pleased to announce that 2015 marks its 30th year in business. Plans are currently being made to recognize this important anniversary with events throughout the year, beginning with a kick-off celebration during the NADA convention in San Francisco later this month.

“In 1985, we launched SouthwestRe with the goal of providing our clients with maximum profit for minimum risk,” said Jim Smith, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SouthwestRe. “With the arrival of 2015, I am happy to say that we continue to focus on achieving that goal for all of our clients each and every day.”

Ad Loading...

“Over the past 30 years, SouthwestRe has played an important role in helping to build our industry into the thriving concern it is today,” Smith said. “It’s a great business to be in, and I’m very gratified that SouthwestRe has been such an integral part of its history.”

From its humble beginnings in a small office with only a few employees, SouthwestRe has grown into a highly successful business with over 100 employees, a multi-story headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a 16,000 square foot Call Center located in Dallas, Texas.

“Our Company has grown tremendously over the years, and that could not have happened without the hard work and dedication of everyone on our staff,” said Eddie Eckert, President of SouthwestRe. “If I’m proud about one thing, it’s our people. They give their all each and every day, and I am forever grateful to be able to work alongside them. They are SouthwestRe.”

To begin its year-long 30th anniversary celebration, the Company will host a special cocktail reception for agents during the upcoming NADA convention. Other events will be announced throughout the year.

More Industry

F&Iby Lauren LawrenceFebruary 27, 2026

Price Driving Insurance Churn

Over half of insurance holders ages 18 to 29 reported to be 'somewhat' likely to change providers in the next 90 days, according to CivicScience, which found that interest was lower among older age groups.

Read More →
Industryby Lauren LawrenceFebruary 26, 2026

AI Drives Dealer Website Traffic

Total visits to dealer websites from generative artificial intelligence platforms grew more than 15 times year-over-year, signaling a shift in how many consumers shop for cars online.

Read More →
Industryby Hannah MitchellFebruary 26, 2026

Automakers Tops in Fuel Economy

In the U.S., Honda has the most efficient gas-electrified combo lineup while Tesla beats all automakers in annual EPA ranking as brands built their alternative-fuel offerings.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
F&Iby Lauren LawrenceFebruary 25, 2026

Report Finds Year-End F&I Strength

Deal volume ebbed and flowed throughout 2025, but product performance remained steady, according to automotive technology and data intelligence solutions provider StoneEagle.

Read More →
Industryby Hannah MitchellFebruary 24, 2026

Overall Consumer Confidence Up

Americans’ view of present business conditions, the labor market and family finances, though, are still in the dumps, and if they plan to buy cars, many target used units.

Read More →
Auto Financeby Lauren LawrenceFebruary 23, 2026

Auto Loan Forecast Bucks Market Trend

Auto loan originations rose over 6% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2025, but TransUnion predicts a slight decline in auto loan growth this year, making it an outlier in the company's overall lending forecast.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
F&Iby Hannah MitchellFebruary 23, 2026

Some Auto Brands Cheaper to Insure

A new top 10 list ranks the least expensive for average full insurance coverage on a clean driving record and high driver credit scores.

Read More →
Industryby StaffFebruary 20, 2026

Learn to Manage the Mayhem at Agent Summit

Rob Mancuso – president of Mancuso Automotive – will present a Keynote at the 2026 event.

Read More →
Fixed Opsby Hannah MitchellFebruary 20, 2026

Auto Recalls Sank Last Year

2025 Sedgwick data indicate that the number of vehicles affected fell to its lowest point in more than a decade.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Industryby Lauren LawrenceFebruary 19, 2026

Affordability Leads Top-Rated List

Edmunds’ editorial team tested 300-plus vehicles to help determine the Top Rated Awards for 2026, and one brand stood out with multiple rankings, including Best of the Best.

Read More →