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The key to agency success shouldn’t be kept secret. Every agency owner should know the best ways to win clients, fuel growth, and achieve profitability.

As the insurance market softens, independent agencies face new competition. Learn six steps agencies can take now to stay competitive and grow.

How one P&C agency successfully integrated life insurance to deepen client relationships, increase retention, and drive long-term growth.

A look back at 2025 including business numbers, challenges, and milestones, as well as looking ahead to 2026.

As both a racehorse trainer and independent insurance agent, Monica Krummen built a thriving niche agency by pairing deep industry expertise with Smart Choice market access—helping Barnes Insurance Group expand across multiple states while serving the unique needs of the horse racing industry.

Get licensed, choose your insurance lines, pass the exam, and start selling. Learn the steps to become a successful insurance agent.

Smart Choice announced the appointment of two highly experienced mergers and acquisitions specialists, Mike Strakhov and Morgan Harriss. These hires represent a significant investment in scaling the company’s acquisition program, designed to provide independent agency owners with a seamless and sophisticated exit strategy and perpetual growth opportunities.

After immigrating to the U.S. and restarting his career from scratch during one of the hardest insurance markets in decades, Darley Tomaz partnered with Smart Choice to launch Anchor Insurance & Wealth Builders—scaling from zero to a multi-million-dollar book in just three years.

Building a successful insurance agency requires patience, consistent effort, and long-term vision—like tending an orchard—where cultivating relationships, honing expertise, leveraging technology, and committing to ongoing learning lay the foundation for lasting growth and sustainable success.

Smart Choice is proud to announce its recognition in the Inc. Power Partner Awards.

As 2026 approaches, the insurance market is evolving—property lines are stabilizing while casualty and auto remain challenging. With insight and guidance from ISC, agents can turn these market shifts into new opportunities.

Picking an insurance network without checking its industry creds is like choosing a restaurant by its menu font—look for the awards, not just the pitch.