Who is ASNOA?
The Agent Support Network of America (ASNOA) is a fully integrated marketing and service network for independent insurance agents. We offer more than just carrier and market access, we support your entire business with our list of services, which includes accounting, licensing, marketing, training, and ongoing education. Contact us today to see how we can help you grow your agency.
Our Most Recent Blogs
Why Insurance Rates Keep Rising and What Consumers Can Actually Do About It
For many consumers, opening an insurance renewal notice is becoming increasingly frustrating. Auto insurance premiums are rising sharply in many parts of the country, and homeowners insurance is becoming more expensive and harder to get in certain markets. Naturally, many consumers are wondering why their insurance keeps going up if...
AI Fraud is Creating a Massive New Problem for Auto Insurance
Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every industry, including insurance. While AI has created opportunities through automation, improved underwriting, and faster claims processing, it has also introduced a growing threat: fraud that's faster, more sophisticated, and harder to detect than ever before. AI is now being used to fake accident photos,...
Why Younger Consumers Are Buying Insurance from Social Media Influencers Instead of Agents
Insurance has always relied on personal relationships. People bought policies from local agents they knew, through referrals, or based on family advice. But that trend has changed. Many Gen Z and Millennial buyers are turning to TikTok creators, YouTube personalities, Instagram influencers, and financial content creators instead of traditional agents....
A Guide to Service Provider Contracts
Independent insurance agencies rely on service providers for nearly everything: agency management systems, CRMs, marketing platforms, IT support, and more. While these vendors can help agencies grow faster and operate more efficiently, they can also create unnecessary costs, operational friction, and legal headaches if the contracts aren't carefully reviewed. Too...
How to Find Your Niche as an Independent Insurance Agent
One of the biggest mistakes independent insurance agents make is trying to be everything to everyone. It sounds productive at first. After all, you'd think that if you have more products, then you have more prospects, and consequently, more opportunities. But in reality, trying to serve everyone often leads to...
#IndependentAgent: How to Market Yourself and Your Business
For independent insurance agents, learning to market yourself isn't optional; it's part of the job. Referrals still matter, and relationships certainly matter. However, relying only on word-of-mouth is no longer enough in a market where consumers research online, compare options quickly, and expect trust before they ever pick up the...
How to Improve Team Morale for a Thriving Agency
In times of economic, geopolitical, and even spiritual uncertainty, stress levels tend to remain high both at home and at work. Workplace morale has a measurable impact on business success across industries, whether in healthcare, retail, or insurance. When morale dips, every aspect of business is affected. What's often overlooked,...
Project Management Systems to Run (Not Just Serve) Large Agencies
As independent insurance agencies grow, so does the complexity of managing the workplace. It's no longer just about managing policies, renewals, and service requests-it's about managing people, systems, communication, and internal operations at scale. The larger your agency becomes, the more you take on and the more you have to...
What Rising Gas Prices Mean for Insurance: A Guide for Independent Agents
Rising gas prices are once again in the headlines, and for good reason. In early 2026, U.S. fuel costs reached close to $4 a gallon amid the U.S. attacks on Venezuela and Iran, making it one of the sharpest surges in the past few years. While consumers feel the effects...
Key Metrics You Should Be Monitoring with Your Current Clients
Most independent insurance agencies spend a significant amount of time tracking new business metrics: leads, quotes, close ratios, and premium written. While those numbers matter, they only tell part of the story. The real health of an agency is revealed in what happens after the sale. The good news is...