Austin’s Southerland & Associates nominated to become WomenCertified among elite women friendly businesses

Austin, TX (March 1, 2010) – WomenCertified® today announced that Southerland & Associates, located 1715 Capital of Texas Hwy South #210, Austin, has been nominated to receive the WomenCertified Seal of Approval, signifying its commitment to women friendly service.

One of the nominations, submitted by customer Toni W. via WomenCertified.com, read as follows: “The customer service and value that I receive from Southerland and Associates is by far the best! They have been my insurance agent for years, and have always been so helpful and proactive with all of my insurance needs.”

After receiving multiple customer-generated nominations, Southerland & Associates passed a rigorous qualification process to become eligible to participate in the WomenCertified program and earn the WomenCertified Seal of Approval, which signifies that a company is trained and held to higher standards of service.

Over the next four weeks, Southerland & Associates management will complete the WomenCertified training and certification program to strengthen their commitment to providing better service and a women friendly customer experience.

"We are very excited to have been nominated to participate in the WomenCertified Program. Our participation is part of our ongoing commitment to educate, develop and maintain a comprehensive approach toward a personal or business insurance and financial plan while ensuring the best customer experience possible," stated Cynthia Southerland.

Once the company completes the certification program, Southerland & Associates will be listed on the WomenCertified Locator, the online directory where consumers can search for women friendly businesses.

“We are pleased to recognize Southerland & Associates for its dedication to women friendly service and business practices,” said Delia Passi, founder of WomenCertified. “In recognizing their efforts, we hope that other companies will follow suit and increase their commitment to higher standards of service – not only for women, but for all customers.”

About Southerland & Associates

Southerland & Associates is an independent insurance and financial services firm located in Austin, TX. We specialize in creating insurance plans that are tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. We work closely with business owners, and other professionals regarding all types of business insurance, employee benefits plans, disability and long term care insurance. We cover everything under the sun with your best interest at heart. For more information, visit www.saprotects.com.

About WomenCertified®

WomenCertified—the Seal women trust for better service—is a proven training and certification program rich with resources to help professionals across multiple industries increase customer loyalty among both men and women through more effective communication, appreciation and an enriched customer experience. For more information visit www.womencertified.com.