While there can be benefits to working exclusively for a single insurance company, there are also plenty of drawbacks of being “captive,” and limited to only selling one brand of products. When it comes to serving clients, it’s beneficial to be flexible on product and pricing options. If you’ve been a captive agent in the … Read more
Joining an insurance network can provide independent agents with valuable resources, support, and opportunities for growth. It can ultimately help you compete more effectively in the insurance marketplace. However, agents need to ask questions and carefully evaluate the benefits, costs, and terms of membership before deciding to join a particular network. Here are 10 questions … Read more
Everyone says that now is the time to transition from a captive agency to an independent one, but we wanted to examine what that process looked like and why captive agents are looking to switch so quickly. Our Communications Supervisor Madeline Smith sat down with Agency Principal Eric Ash (Eric L. Ash Agency) to discuss … Read more
Marti Masterson and her husband Doug have been involved in the insurance industry for over 20 years, 11 of which they’ve spent as independent agents with ASNOA. Now the two are enjoying retirement after Marti sold her book for 280% of its revenue, but their journey was not an easy one. ASNOA’s Communications Supervisor Madeline … 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
Why I Ended My Partnership with a Farmers Insurance Agency For almost 15 years, I gave my Farmers Insurance agency everything that I could – my financial investment, energy and, most importantly, the majority of my time. In return, I received an incredible education, met some of the most skillful salespeople in the industry, and … Read more