Larry Bofman, LUTCF is a respected independent insurance agent of over 20 years experience. He served as a captive insurance agent and district sales manager for one of the nations leading insurance companies. Since Larry began his career he has received numerous industry awards for top sales achievements, quality business and outstanding customer service. Larry created and developed the radio program "Your Insurance Matters" to provide information and advice to the insurance consumer. Larry says "I hated seeing people spend their hard earned money and not have adequate coverage, paying too much for their coverage or falling prey to the scams and rip offs." The goal of "Your Insurance Matters" is to clarify the wide range of choices available to the insurance consumer in a fun, interactive and informative manner. When not preparing for his weekly radio program Larry spends a lot of his time giving back to the community through various volunteer activities. Among these activities is his involvement in an animal assisted therapy program. "One of my volunteer activities i am most proud of is the work I've done with my German Shepherd, Samantha." Larry and Samantha became certified through the "Delta Society" on the animal-assisted therapy program. "It's extremely rewarding," says Larry. "The animals provide a comforting and nurturing environment and it's very rewarding to witness the incredible improvements the patients make physically and emotionally." Larry and Samantha were on of the Pet Therapy teams featured in a documentary filmed at the Barrow Neurological Institute and were also featured on an episode of "Sonoran Living" on ABC television. Larry and Samantha twice received the "Miracles of Love" award for their service to the community. Although Samantha recently passed away, Larry plans to continue in the program. he is currently training two new dogs, Shilo and Rupert, who will pick up where he and Samantha left off.