Smart Choice® has been awarded All-Star recognition by Insurance Business America magazine. IBA reached out to agents nationwide to find out which networks and alliances are helping them reach new heights. The survey asked respondents to rate the performance and service of their networks on a scale of 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) against multiple criteria including access to insurance companies and products, commissions and profit sharing as well as access to niche and non-traditional markets.
“As a third-generation independent insurance agent with over two decades in the industry, I know how important it is to pick good partners when going independent,” said Brittany Olson, agent/owner at Olson Insurance. “I quickly built a multimillion-dollar book of business and hit leadership level after about 18 months – that’s when Smart Choice’s commission is capped and agents earn 100%.”
“Being awarded the All-Star designation is an amazing honor as typically this is bestowed on boutique networks with only a limited number of regional agency partners,” said Ashley Wingate, executive vice president, sales and distribution at Smart Choice. “With us, agents benefit from both high commissions and greater profit sharing due to our size – while also receiving the personalized local support they need.”
Insurance Business America’s 30+ strong Intelligence Unit compiled the final winners list after the completion of a rigorous process, canvassing the opinions of objective industry experts and collating leading-edge research. The networks and alliances that earned an average score of 8 or greater in at least one category were awarded a 5-Star designation. Those that received an average score of 8 or greater in all categories received an All-Star designation.
Smart Choice recently published a whitepaper to help agents choose the network that is right for them: How to Choose an Insurance Network | Smart Choice