# AGIA Affinity

> AGIA Affinity designs, markets and administers insurance and non-insurance benefit programs for associations, employers and other organizations. Founded in 1956 and now based in Oxnard, California, it combines affinity distribution, targeted marketing and administration with products including EA+, ID Resolve, DeviceGuard and Call A Doctor Plus.

- **Founded:** 1956
- **Headquarters:** Oxnard, United States
- **Founders:** James Wigle (Founder)
- **Products:** Affinity program management, Employer benefits, Emergency Assistance Plus (EA+), ID Resolve / ID Resolve 360, DeviceGuard
- **Notable:** Four 2023 PIMA marketing awards: two Gold, one Silver and one Bronze., Received United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 2023 workplace recognition for its giving campaign., Company-reported case study: 20% participation growth in less than a year for a refreshed group life program.

## Products & services

- **Affinity program management** — Custom insurance and lifestyle benefit design, marketing, administration and customer service for member organizations.
- **Employer benefits** — Dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, pet insurance and discount purchasing platforms.
- **Emergency Assistance Plus (EA+)** — Annual travel assistance membership for medical evacuation and emergency coordination; public starting prices of $249 individual and $309 family per year, observed October 2026. Terms and plan selection apply.
- **ID Resolve / ID Resolve 360** — Identity-theft resolution assistance; ID Resolve 360 also provides monitoring.
- **DeviceGuard** — Customizable smartphone, home technology and smart-home device protection with 24/7 technical support. Public launch announcement June 13, 2024.
- **Call A Doctor Plus** — Virtual-care resource platform acquired in August 2023; services include medical consultations, mental health, health advocacy and nutrition. Acquisition year is not its launch date.

## Achievements

- Four 2023 PIMA marketing awards: two Gold, one Silver and one Bronze.
- Received United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 2023 workplace recognition for its giving campaign.
- Company-reported case study: 20% participation growth in less than a year for a refreshed group life program.
- Separate company-reported case study: 33% growth in premiums and royalties after year one of an upgrade strategy.
- Separate company-reported case study: more than 100% improvement in response rates among existing insureds.

## Latest updates

- **2024-06** — Announced DeviceGuard’s smartphone, HomeTech and SmartHome protection options.
- **2024-05** — Announced relocation of the California office from Carpinteria to Oxnard to support a hybrid workforce.
- **2023-11** — Parent DOXA announced an agreement to be acquired by Goldman Sachs Asset Management; AGIA’s current careers page confirms a Goldman Sachs-backed portfolio relationship.
- **2023-10** — Announced Amy Watts as CMO and JJ Bowman as chief growth officer. Current About page lists Andrew Dowen as Head of AGIA; historical executive titles should not be treated as current.
- **2023-09** — Announced Call A Doctor Plus acquisition, closed August 31, 2023.

## Links

- Website: https://www.agia.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agia
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AGIAAFFINITY/

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