10 Ways to Use Social Media to Grow Your Business

Social Media Grows your Business

These days, everyone has at least one social media account. Whether it’s Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook, tech-savvy businesses know that a social media presence is key to connecting with customers. Small insurance agencies and independent insurance agents also need to meet their existing and potential customers where they are. Today, they’re on social media. … Read more

Building a Network of Referral Sources

How to get referrals independent insurance agent

Every business owner would love to have a profitable referral network, but few are able to manage one successfully to build their network. As an independent insurance agent, having a strong and reliable referral network can guarantee a steady stream of new clients.    However, building a referral network is not as simple as just … Read more

Transitioning to Independence: What does it look like?

Interview with Eric Ash

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

How to Compare Insurance Aggregators

Comparing insurance networks

More money, independence, access, how many times have you heard these buzz words from other networks you’ve interviewed? The truth is they lure you in with these promises, but once affiliated, you’re quick to see the tarnish under the shine. We don’t mean to burst your bubble, but we’re tired of watching independent agents fall … Read more

Introductory Meeting with Carriers

Important Questions to Ask During Carrier Meeting

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

Adding Financial Planning to Your Offerings

Life Insurance

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

Confessions of an Ex-Farmers Agent

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