To anyone who hears the word ‘symbiosis’ and is immediate transported back to high school biology, I apologize. It’s important to understanding that symbiosis doesn’t just refer to biological relationships, but also inorganic entities like your agency and your referral sources. Adopting a symbiotic business strategy can boost your agency’s visibility and prominence in the … Read more
Referral Selling is a proven way to find quality prospects that convert at a high level and help you grow your agency. Having a referral system will provide a consistent source of new leads that will feed your agency on a regular basis. Referrals have a higher probability of converting into a client, yet most … Read more
Hopefully, you have taken the “How much is too much: Customer Service” quiz from our last ASNOA Advantage newsletter by now. If you didn’t score highly, or if you just want to increase your productivity, then read on! Regardless of what role you have within your agency, it’s time to take control of your day. … Read more
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Where and How Should I Post My Job Openings? The most common way individuals recruit new hires is through referrals – you know someone who knows someone. Sound familiar? If this, unfortunately, is not the case, then you have to venture out into the wide world of online job postings. To make matters worse, getting … Read more
Ways to put more cash in your pocket as an insurance agent: Limiting MVR Chargebacks One quick and easy way to put more cash in your pocket as an agency owner is to look at your MVR chargeback conversion percentages. These seem like small one-off charges, but they add up rather quickly, especially as you … Read more
Five Questions to Ask Before You Register for a Webinar to Know If It’s Worth Your Time We know there have been a lot of emails going out about upcoming webinars. They are great, inexpensive alternatives to classes and conferences that you can attend right from your home or office. But how do you know … Read more
Your First 180 Days as an Independent Agent: Recommendations for Success In this blog, we are going to cover what you should ask during your introductory meeting with carriers, documents to gather, and a template to keep it all organized. This will be the first in a series of blogs covering different topics that we … Read more
Are you leaving money on the table? According to The Overlooked Gap in Financial Advice, by Chubb and Oliver Wyman, “research reveals that nearly 40% of successful individuals would consider switching to a financial advisor who provides P&C support.” However, “only 28% of advisors currently provide P&C support.” That leaves a wide gap for independent … Read more
Profit and loss is top of mind for every agency and network as we enter into the fourth quarter. That means now is a great time to revisit your profit and loss ratios with each of your carrier partners. ASNOA wants to continue our profitability trend, paying out agents with bonuses for jobs well done. … Read more