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Friday, September 8, 2023

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...

Monday, August 14, 2023

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

Friday, July 28, 2023

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...

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

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

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

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...

Thursday, May 11, 2023

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...

Friday, April 28, 2023

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...

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

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...

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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...

Monday, March 13, 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...

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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...

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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...

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

 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...

Friday, October 7, 2022

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...

Friday, September 9, 2022

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...

Friday, July 22, 2022

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,

Friday, July 8, 2022

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...

Monday, June 27, 2022

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...

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

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...

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

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...

Friday, April 1, 2022

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...

Monday, March 21, 2022

Thursday, February 3, 2022

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...

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

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...

Thursday, June 24, 2021

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...

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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...

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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...

Sunday, May 2, 2021

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...

Thursday, April 8, 2021

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...