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Why Cross-Selling is Key
Cross-selling is a valuable strategy for independent insurance agents because it can increase revenue, retention, strengthen client relationships, and provide better coverage solutions for clients. Exclusive agents typically perform...
Read MoreMastering Commercial Lines: A Guide for Independent Insurance Agents to Find Specialized Training
Independent insurance agents seeking to enhance their expertise in commercial lines can take advantage of the wealth of training resources available on specialized insurance websites. Whether pursuing designations, attending webinars, or co
Read MoreLast-Minute Destinations! Savor the End of Summer in the USA
As the summer sun sets on August, many Americans are scrambling to make the most of the remaining days of the season. Whether you're looking for a quick weekend getaway or a more extended escape, the USA has plenty of last-minute...
Read MoreNeed to Hire More Staff? Start Here!
Are you a business owner or manager that needs to hire more employees? If you are an insurance agent, specifically and Independent Agent, you likely need additional staff to keep up with the current need for providing
Read MoreThe Power of Diversifying Your Product Offering in a Hard Insurance Market
The Insurance industry is “just a little crazy right now” as we like to say in my office. It is an unprecedented time with reinsurance problems, carriers going insolvent or leaving the market, rates increasing at an...
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Empowering Success: Women-Owned Insurance Businesses Leading the Way
Empowering Success: Women-Owned Insurance Businesses Leading the Way In recent years, women-owned businesses have been making significant strides across various industries, and the insurance sector is no exception. Women...
Read MoreMarketing Ideas for Your Independent Insurance Agency--That Work!
There are so many effective marketing ideas for independent insurance agencies. There are some tatcis that have been proven successful. Here are just a few:Develop a strong online presence: In today's digital age, having a...
Read MoreTips for Buying an Insurance Agency
There are several options for buying an independent insurance agency, including:Online marketplaces: You can search for independent insurance agencies for sale on online marketplaces such as BizBuySell, BusinessBroker.net, and...
Read MoreTransition Your Captive Agency to an Independent Insurance Agency
Transitioning from an exclusive insurance agency to an independent insurance agency can be an exciting and rewarding career move. Here are a few suggestions that can make the transition successful: Research: You will need to learn...
Read MoreThings to Consider When You Start Your Own Business
Starting your own business and working for yourself can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for a variety of reasons. If you have a niche and are good at your trade, starting your own business might make sense. At the very...
Read More3 Reasons to Start Your Independent Insurance Agency in 2023
3 Reasons to Start your Independent Insurance Agency in 2023:Starting your own independent insurance agency can be a challenging but rewarding career move. The insurance industry is continuing to grow and evolve, there has never been a...
Read MoreHow to Become an Independent Insurance Agent
Are you looking to expand your options as an insurance agent, and wondering how to transition into becoming an independent insurance agent? Independent insurance agents can sell a variety of insurance products to their clients. An...
Read MoreAsset Evaluation in 2023 - Your Health
In the next series of blogs we will talk about examining your assets in 2023. Determining your most valued assets, reviewing them, growing and improving them this year. If you are anything like me you are interested in how to make this...
Read MoreNew Insurance Agents 101 - E&O Insurance
If you have worked for an agency as a service representative or producer, you probably have not thought much about buying this coverage. As a new independent insurance agency owner, like many new things to think about, you...
Read MoreNew Insurance Agents 101 - Benefits of Independent Insurance Agents
Last month we talked about captive insurance companies and their benefits to new insurance agents. Exclusive agencies can be helpful to agents just starting their career as it provides a good foundation for someone who is learning the...
Read MoreNew Insurance Agents 101 - Captive Carriers
New Insurance Agent 101- Captive Carriers. We will be writing a series of blogs in the months to come about the nuances of being a new insurance agent. This month we want to talk about Captive companies. Captives or...
Read MoreWhat Does Being Entrepreneurial Really Entail?
What does being Entrepreneurial really entail? Merriam Webster defines the word Entrepreneurial as- “having to do with the creation and development of economic ventures : of, relating to, characteristic of, or suited to an entrepreneur,
Read MoreHow To Develop an Insurance Agency Niche
Expanding your book of business is a major priority in the insurance industry, whether you are an insurance veteran or a newcomer to the field. One way you can attract new customers and continue to increase profits from your current...
Read MoreOpening Your Own Insurance Agency
Are you considering a career change and interested in opening your own business and becoming an independent insurance agent? Owning your own insurance business can be a great investment, but it is one that takes a great deal of hard...
Read MoreGetting Appointments as an Independent Insurance Startup Agency
Have you recently started your own independent insurance agency, and are trying to obtain appointments with new carriers? In order to start selling insurance, it is necessary to get an insurance carrier appointment, which can be a...
Read MoreUsing Life Insurance for Retirement
You probably are already aware that one of the main purposes of life insurance is to provide your beneficiaries with a sum of money when you are gone, but did you also know that it can offer other benefits? As you begin to plan for...
Read MoreHelp Build Your Independent Insurance Agency With Connect Insurance
Have you recently started your own independent insurance agency and want to expand your business, or are you looking to boost your current independently owned insurance operation? Connect Insurance is an insurance aggregator that helps...
Read MoreWhat Do I Need To Know Before Buying an Insurance Agency?
Are you interested in purchasing an insurance agency for the first time, or considering expanding your current insurance business? Making acquisitions in the insurance industry can be highly lucrative, but it also takes a great deal of...
Read MoreBecoming a Trusted Advisor to Insurance Clients
One major goal for any insurance agent is to provide an excellent level of service that meets your clients’ needs so they don’t seek doing business elsewhere. Insurance clients need an insurance agent they can trust and...
Read MoreGenerating Business for Your Independent Insurance Agency
Becoming an independent insurance agent can be a very lucrative business venture, albeit one that takes a great deal of focus and hard work. In order to build up a client base, you will need to take several steps to generate business...
Read MoreIs the Brick and Mortar Insurance Agency Model Dead?
If you believe the headlines and the hype, you may think that the brick and mortar insurance agency model is dead or quickly dying. As we’ve explored in recent posts, however, the data doesn’t back up those over...
Read MoreFive Mistakes that Insurance Agents Make that Drive Away Customers
Halfway through this interesting year many of our readers are enthusiastically gearing up for growth in 2021. We’ve made the plans and ran the numbers and we’re all ready to charge forward! That energy is great and it can...
Read MoreTornado Safety and Claims Advice
Difference Between a Watch and a Warning: Tornado Watch Tornado Warning Weather conditions could form a Tornado, but a Tornado hasn’t yet been spotted in your area. Take precautions to ensure your safety. A tornado has been...
Read MoreFear the Swimming Dead – A Guide to Boat Safety
Boating safety is immensely important. In 2019, there were more than 4,100 incidences, 2,500 injuries, and over 600 deaths caused by boating accidents. That is almost 25% that resulted in death. Property damaged and injuries because...
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