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
Reinsurance and a Hard Market: What’s in Store for 2024 and How Can You Mitigate The Risks?
Reinsurance remains a fundamental aspect of insurance, providing risk management and financial stability for insurance companies. While reinsurance is currently experiencing a hard market, there are reasons to be optimistic. Here’s what to know about reinsurance as we wrap up 2023 and prepare for 2024. Investors Are Still Interested in...
Transforming Underwriting for Mid and Large Commercial Lines
The 2020 pandemic changed things for all of us. While we’ve returned to “business as usual” in general, underwriting for mid to large commercial lines has changed. Our priorities have changed, and underwriting roles continue to change and adapt to prepare for the days ahead. Here’s what you need to...
How Independent Insurance Agents Can Cut Costs and Thrive
Inflation has hit us all hard over the last few years, and it doesn’t look like we’re turning the corner just yet. When you’re in business for yourself, the overhead expenses can add up fast. Here are some strategies for cutting costs and improving financial stability in a challenging economic...
Bolstering Policyholder Confidence in Trying Times: The State Guaranty Fund
With the current market conditions, many insurance companies are struggling, and, sadly, a few have gone insolvent. As a result, savvy policyholders may be wary of investing in certain types of insurance out of concern that they’ll end up with an unpaid claim. The good news for policyholders is that...
Sales and Marketing Ideas For Independent Insurance Agents
To thrive in the current economy, independent insurance agents must continually innovate and adapt. Whether you're an established agent looking to revamp your strategies or a newcomer eager to make a mark, these insights and strategies will help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of insurance sales and marketing, ultimately setting...
How Does a Slowing Economy Affect Independent Insurance Agents?
A slowing economy can have significant effects on the insurance industry. The impact on the industry and independent agents can be complex and multifaceted, with both positive and negative consequences. Much depends on the specific circumstances and the strategies employed by the agents. Here are some potential implications of a...
Natural Ways The Insurance Industry and Independent Agents Stimulate The Economy
There’s a prevailing sense of uncertainty about the economy, the level of risk to assume, and the future trajectory of our nation. We in the insurance industry aren’t exempt from these concerns and challenges. The good news is that as we continue to serve and innovate, we contribute to the...
Bold Penguin Can Help You Thrive In A Hard Market
It’s no secret that we are in a “hard market” for insurance. This insurance landscape is one of the biggest challenges facing independent agents this year and will likely continue into 2024. According to the Risk Management Institute, a “hard market is the upswing in the insurance market cycle, when...
How to Avoid Insurance Fraud in 2023
With inflation on the rise and greater financial desperation, there’s been an uptick in fraudulent insurance claims. According to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF), total losses due to insurance fraud are at least $308 billion annually, and the number continues to rise. Dealing with insurance fraud is a critical...
Risk Management in The Insurance Industry
The insurance industry is all about risk management, but since 2020, the risks have significantly increased. There seem to be new risks to deal with every passing month. Being in the insurance business is risky, too. But just like policyholders, there are ways to lower risks by planning ahead and...