LAAA Pays Respects to Insurance Personality George Viso

The Latin American Agents Association regrets to announce the passing of one of its valued members, George Viso. The owner of George Viso Insurance Agency in West Hollywood for over 25 years, he was a fixture at LAAA meetings and events and contributed innumerably to the direction and success of the association.

Waging what was ultimately a losing battle with mouth cancer, George was a businessman to the end, strategizing how to promote a new financial product at a recent LAAA meeting with association founder Andre Urena. “The first thing he said to me was, don't mind the voice, my mouth cancer is flaring up but we are fighting aggressively and he moved onto the business at hand,” recalls Urena. “I remember George since starting in this business. He attended and participated in all the meetings, and made an important contribution every time. I remember after my presentations, he would pull me aside and gave me his take on current issues.” Urena added that Viso would “always encourage me to take the high ground when our group was attacked. He became a staple of our L.A. meeting and he will be missed.”

LAAA President Gustavo Contreras commented that Viso was one of the first members to approach him with support and advice after he took office early this year. “I really want to represent the rank and file LAAA agents as president, and actively sought input. George provided me with guidance and insight that has helped make my first six months in office very productive. His passing has definitely left a void in our association.”

Viso passed away on Sunday, April 23rd, and services were held Wednesday, April 25th at 10:00 am at Mt. Sinai Cemetery in Burbank. For more info, contact the LAAA office at (626) 444-0999.