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

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.

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.

When you partner with Smart Choice, you’ll have direct support from state directors and territory managers who leverage their experience to help you succeed.

From captive constraints to independent gains, Katrina proves that speaking four languages—and offering options that matter—can turn a Smart restart into a thriving business.”

Smart Choice has reached a new milestone with 11,000 partnered agencies. The fastest growing national insurance network is also breaking all-time monthly records.

Prepare your insurance agency for sale with these 5 essential steps, from cleaning up finances to streamlining operations and choosing the right buyer, ensure a smooth transition and maximize your agency’s value.

Cole Smith combines golf and business to grow Stuart Smith Insurance, with Smart Choice powering his wins on and off the course.

Insurance Business America reached out to agents nationwide to find out which networks and alliances are helping them reach new heights.