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Agency Network. Aggregator. Cluster. The words are used interchangeably in the insurance industry, but are they really the same thing? If you are an independent agent looking for market access and agency growth, is it worth joining some type of an alliance, and how do you know which one is right for you?

Insurance clusters, aggregators, and agency networks are three options for independent agents that each offer their own unique advantages. However, there are some distinct differences to take into consideration when deciding to join any of them.

Smart Choice® announces the appointment of Mark Brandt as Assistant Vice President of their Commercial Lines Division.

Smart Choice®, signed 84 new agency partners in November, marking a continued trend of over 80 new agencies a month, and continuing the company’s long streak of record setting growth.

Keri Fox, a Smart Choice Territory Manager serving Washington state, answers some questions about working during this pandemic.

The first half of 2020 has been interesting, to say the least. We are facing unprecedented times as we try to manage our work and personal lives from home – working remotely, participating in zoom meetings, juggling school schedules and workloads, while doing our best to continue the roles and responsibilities of our own jobs.