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As an insurance agent, you know that not all insurance carriers are created equal. That’s why it pays to be choosy when pursuing appointments with insurance carriers.

Choosing an insurance cluster group is a lot like choosing a spouse. You hope you’re both in it for the long haul, and you’d like to think that if you put the work in to sign new clients for your cluster group, the cluster group will reciprocate with giving you access to the industry’s top appointments.

November 11th, is a patriotic and spirit-filled day set aside each year to honor ALL of those who have served in the military through times of trial and tribulation as well as during times of peace.

Whether you’re just starting your own agency or expanding into a new market, buying power will determine the insurance carriers who will work with you. Joining a cluster group is an easy way to get appointments with the industry’s top carriers.

By Michael Miller, Smart Choice® State Director

By Michael Miller, Smart Choice® State Director

In honor of National Boss’s Day on Friday, here are some tips to be successful at being your own boss, no matter what business you’re in

Are you looking for new marketing ideas for your insurance agency in 2016? Here are three ideas you can implement TODAY to gain new business as you plan for 2016!

Smart Choice has a special opportunity for Nationwide Agents that provides access and support to a diverse group of competitive Commercial Lines markets. These markets are available immediately, and will enable Nationwide agencies to expand their access to quality, top-rated Commercial markets, receive higher commissions and bonuses, and gain training and support services from Smart Choice representatives.

There are positives and negatives to both models of insurance businesses, but it really comes down to individual needs and wants. If you’ve recently looked into opening your own insurance agency, and you aren’t sure whether you should go the captive or independent route, look no further.

The answer to that question is YES! Through the partnerships we have created with top market carriers, we can help our agencies get direct appointments and grow their own book of business.

This is a question we hear most often, and it varies! We provide access to over 85 national and regional carriers — both standard and nonstandard markets.