Insurance Journal

JANUARY 7, 2025

Independent insurance agency network Renaissance reports it has has acquired the agency network business of Consolidated Insurance Agents Inc. CIA), an agency network based in Buffalo, New York. Renaissance said CIA’s 23 members collectively represent $47 million in premium and …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Insurance broker Aon plc announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the in-house insurance agency business of Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG), enhancing Aon’s risk and health capability offering in Japan. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Insurance agents in Florida and beyond are finding that some of their toughest competition now seems to be coming from firms that aren’t really insurance agencies at all at least not in the historical sense of the word. “They’re …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Farmers Insurance agent? In this eye-opening blog, a former Farmers agent spills the beans on the inside scoop. Get ready for …

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Redbird Agents

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Increasing inbound calls is vital for any insurance agency looking to grow its client base. By optimizing your Google Business Profile and implementing effective local SEO strategies , you can make your agency more visible to potential clients and boost the number of inquiries. Include relevant location-based keywords (e.g.,

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

announced the indictment of officers of Inter-Insurance Agency Services Ltd. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. and the firm for their roles in an eight-year scheme in which they allegedly provided more than $250 million in coverage to clients while …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Insurance agents and carriers in the path of Hurricane Milton reported only minor damage to their own offices and homes but a rapidly growing number of claims from residential and commercial policyholders for roof, flood and auto damage. The Florida …

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Rough Notes

JANUARY 31, 2025

How a Midwest transplant came to lead one of the best agencies in Florida By Dennis H. Pillsbury Integrity: Thats the one word I would use to describe Darren Vermost, says Mary Rivera, office manager of Vermost Insurance Agency, Largo, Florida. He doesnt work in the gray, she continues, pointing out that he always […]

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A Miami insurance agent has pleaded guilty to defrauding a Georgia credit union by obtaining loans for condominium associations’ premium financing then using the $6 million for personal gain. Heleonel Gonzalez, known as Leo, is set for sentencing in February, …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Needham, Massachusetts-based Kaplansky Insurance Agency has been acquired by the national financial services firm Alera Group. This new partnership brings more than 100 agents to add to Alera Group’s property/casualty offerings in the Northeast. The independent agency was founded in …

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Agency Revolution

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

We asked our insurance agency friends about the marketing strategies they get the best return on investment with. Of the four marketing strategy categories, Content, Search Engine, Traditional, and Word-of-Mouth marketing, here is how insurance agencies ranked each of these in terms of success.

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Agency Revolution

JANUARY 29, 2025

Insurance is and always has been an industry that has people at the center of itespecially when it comes to independent insurance agencies. Gone are the days of just walking to your insurance agents office. Now, people expect to handle the process of buying, managing, and renewing insurance coverage digitally.

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Tosten Marketing

APRIL 3, 2025

Insurance agency marketing strategies are evolving rapidly in the digital age. At Tosten Marketing, we’ve seen firsthand how innovative approaches can transform an agency’s growth and client relationships. A strong digital presence can transform an agency’s growth trajectory.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 14, 2024

It’s no secret — independent insurance agencies are struggling to find qualified job candidates. According to a recent report by Vertafore, nearly a third of agents surveyed said they’re finding that … And young talent may be even harder to find.

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PSM Brokerage

MARCH 31, 2025

Exploring Business Models that Work As an independent insurance agent, reaching individual success is an exciting milestonebut it often comes with a new set of challenges. Independent Contractor Model: Partner with agents who own their book, but benefit from your tools and support. You control the book; they focus on selling.

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Redbird Agents

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Insurance marketing is the driving force behind the growth of any successful insurance agency. Whether you’re an established agency owner or just starting, having a strong marketing strategy is essential to attract new clients, retain existing customers, and scale your insurance business.

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Redbird Agents

AUGUST 28, 2023

Navigating the insurance landscape can be challenging for insurance agency owners. From understanding various acronyms and abbreviations like IMO, FMO, and MGA, to managing relationships with insurance carriers, there is a lot to consider. Frequently Asked Questions What is an IMO in insurance?

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Friendly Agent

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

In this article, I have compiled some of the best insurance podcast which I feel are beneficial for Insurance Agents, Brokers, insurtech startups and even carriers. In some or all of these podcasts, you can expect Sales, Marketing and Operations related subjects which can help insurance agencies and brokers.

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Friendly Agent

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The movie tackles the lives of stockbrokers and also talks about the life of their partners, insurance agents. The world of insurance selling can be overwhelming. Among the first steps is to learn the responsibilities and preferences that agents must have. There are Property and Casualty, Life/health insurance, and more.

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PSM Brokerage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

AgencyBloc and SunFire To Forge New Integration that Empowers Insurance Agencies AgencyBloc and SunFire are set to integrate their platforms, connecting AgencyBloc’s agency management system with SunFire’s Medicare quoting and proposal tool. Newest Blog Posts | All Blog Posts For agent use only.

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EverQuote

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made with your insurance agency? We polled a number of experienced agents and asked them to share with us their answers to this question, and, fortunately for you, we got some amazing replies!

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Agency Height

MAY 9, 2025

To become successful as an insurance agency, there are five financial solutions you cannot afford to avoid. Learn how to achieve success

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EverQuote

APRIL 14, 2025

Showing up well prepared to interview a potential new employee for your insurance agency can make or break your chances at securing a game changing hire for your business.

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Redbird Agents

APRIL 15, 2024

It looks like you’re here to learn how to become a Medicare insurance agent? Or, maybe you want to add Medicare as a service to your existing agency? Medicare Insurance Agent Job Description At-A-Glance I’ll keep this very simple. Thanks for reading and don’t hesitate to reach out, here!

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EverQuote

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Want to be an independent insurance agent but have no idea where to start? Let this guide—sourced from an expert agent who has traveled this same path—be your, well, guide.

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Agency Revolution

JANUARY 15, 2025

As the insurance industry evolves, the idea of independent insurance agencies and brokerages embracing artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic conceptits become a necessity to stay relevant. In fact, according to Agency Forward, 79% of principal agents planned on adopting AI by 2025 (Source: Agency Forward ).

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Despite challenging conditions, 75% of independent insurance agencies saw revenue gains from 2022 to 2023, according to the 2024 Agency Universe Study. That number is significantly higher than between 2020 and 2021, during which 62% of agencies experienced gains. According …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 14, 2025

We invite ALL retail agency owners, principals, producers, CSRs the entire agency to participate in Insurance Journal’s annual independent insurance agency salary survey. Be a part of the industry’s favorite salary survey while learning more about agency compensation …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 16, 2025

brokerage and insurance agency based in Gainesville, Florida, has acquired Bruce Hendry Insurance in Immokalee, Florida, southeast of Fort Myers. King Risk Partners, a major U.S. It is the latest expansion move for King Risk into southwest Florida, the firm …

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Insurance Journal

MAY 22, 2025

Big I New York, the trade association for independent insurance agents in New York, elected Kelly Gonyo as chair of the board for the 20252026 term. Gonyo is the founder and president of Blue Line Insurance Agency, headquartered in Lake …

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Neilson Marketing Services

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The insurance industry moves fast, and for carriers and MGAs, knowing where they stand with their independent agency partners is critical. Do agents view them as valuable parts of their portfolio? With this information, surveys can be directed at discovering why agents turn to them and how they compare to competitors.

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Shield Insurance Agency

MARCH 27, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, we often rely on others to handle essential tasks, and insurance is no exception. Trusting your insurance agent is crucial, as they play a vital role in protecting your assets. Here’s what happened: The client requested to add a home to their insurance policy.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. As an independent agent, you may find it tough to pick the right insurance agency network to join. With options like Renaissance and ASNOA Insurance, it’s hard to know …

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Shield Insurance Agency

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Learn how you can secure your Michigan home against unexpected perils like breaking winds, uncontrollable wildfires, and theft in the guide from Shield Insurance Agency below. Talk to a trusted insurance agent to find out how safeguarding your home can reduce home insurance costs.

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EverQuote

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Recruiting insurance agents is always a challenge. Finding great ones is even more difficult, especially when you’re short-staffed and need someone to follow up with all the qualified leads you’re getting.

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Wren Insurance Agency

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

What you may not know is that it may benefit you to have the insurance agency for your home as your community association. There are several reasons why it may make sense to consider looking into using the same insurance agency as your association. Coordination of coverages. Familiarity.

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EverQuote

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Dreaming of starting your own agency? One of the biggest choices you’ll have to make during your earliest planning phase is whether you’d like to operate as an independent or a captive agent.

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