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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 accountinglicensingmarketingtraining, and ongoing educationContact us today to see how we can help you grow your agency.

Our Most Recent Blogs

Why Do You Need Email Marketing?

Think about how many times you use email in your own life. How many times a day you hear that ding from your phone? Let’s face it, email is a big part of our lives. Email marketing, when done correctly, can be like having your very own money tree. Chris Combemale, CEO of the Data and...
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What to consider before joining an insurance aggregator

As an independent insurance agent, perhaps you have considered joining an insurance aggregator or agency network; in other words, an association consisting of multiple insurance agencies and which offers support and benefits to its members.  These groups, also known as insurance clusters, can vary greatly from one to the next. ...
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Direct Appointments vs Producer Codes: What’s the difference?

Most captives look to go independent because they’re tired of being told what business they need to write, how much of it they need to write, and who they have to write it through. You want your name on your book of business, and you want to keep your by...
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Do you HAVE to call clients at renewal?

Why you should always call your clients at renewal? No matter how successful you are, come renewal time you always have that one teeny tiny thought pop in your head: why not just let the sleeping bear lay? It would be so easy to just let the policy automatically renew. No hard...
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Free Marketing Tools for Insurance Agents 

America’s largest companies spend mind-boggling amounts of money on advertising, with behemoths like Procter & Gamble, AT&T, and Disney spending billions every year. You don’t have billions (yet!), but there are many ways you can successfully market yourself without even spending a dime. Email Of course you have email, but are you using it...
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Social Media Tips for Independent Insurance Agents

Social media is unquestionably a powerful marketing tool that you can employ to promote your business, your products and services. Professional insurance agents may have their own Facebook or social media page. But that is not enough! You have to constantly find ways to keep your page interesting to your target audience and therefore, keep your traffic...
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Sales Pitch Points

Selling insurance, just like anything else, can be tough. Customers have very specific needs and may not fully understand those needs themselves. In addition, with so many companies and insurance products on the market, it can be tough to convince new prospects that your company is the best. Fortunately, with...
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30 Marketing Clues You Need To Use

In 2012, the US boasted nearly 40,000 independent insurance agencies, leaving you with 39,999 competitors. How can your company stand out amidst this fierce competition? A robust marketing strategy is essential to differentiate your brand, grow your business, and attract new clients. To maximize the impact of your insurance marketing...
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ASNOA Announces Partnership with SocialSurvey 

ASNOA is proud to announce a partnership with SocialSurvey, a leading review generation platform for insurance agencies. With this partnership, ASNOA affiliates will be able to take advantage of SocialSurvey’s excellent platform to boost their agency’s online presence and credibility.  “Local insurance agencies deserve the absolute best in customer experience technology and marketing...
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How To Compete Against Insurance Giants

If you asked the average American what insurance companies they know, many of them would be able to mention the GEICO lizard, Peyton Manning with Nationwide, or even JK Simmons telling you that Farmer’s “has seen a thing or two.” These industry giants spend billions each year on their advertisements...
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