Independent Agents

Selling in the insurance industry is not the same as sales in many other industries. Unlike most commodities being sold and advertised, insurance isn’t a choice in most cases, it’s a necessity.

Here are some tips for getting off to a great start and creating lasting practices to help you achieve success.

'Tis the season for resolutions, and many insurance agents are setting goals for how much they’d like to grow their agencies in 2016.

“Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right.” –Oprah Winfrey

Whether you’re brand new to the insurance business or a seasoned agent, at some point, you’ll likely have the opportunity to roll your book of business over to new carriers.

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.

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

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!