CEO Newsletter

Over 80 percent of consumers purchased goods online in 2016, with over half the population doing so regularly. Why? Money and convenience. Over 71 percent believe they'll get a better deal online than in store because they can price shop.

Positioning yourself to be the next insurance agency owner takes a deliberate plan of action, and it is imperative that you prepare yourself.

One of the best ways to increase the size of your book quickly is by tapping into your existing base of customers. There’s almost always more business to be had with your existing clients.

Consumers want more ways to engage and do business from wherever they are and on whatever devices they have handy. Insurance consumers are no different — looking for the information they want anytime and anywhere.

A Smart Choice magazine issue focused on balancing multiple insurance lines in your agency, with guidance on diversification and operational priorities.

Many independent insurance agents, both new to the industry and established agents, at some point find themselves asking the question: “Should I join an aggregator or agency network?”

Sure, it’s common sense that the carriers you do business with can impact the value of your agency, but let’s examine how they impact the value of your agency.

Your marketing process is a big factor in growing your agency’s income, but becoming an expert in your products and building relationships with your clients are just as important. Here are three ways to do that.

Marketing is all about gaining visibility in your field – becoming someone familiar and trustworthy to your clients. And believe it or not, just by being around every day, they’ll trust you.

Prospects don’t need to be educated; they need relief from their pain.