Guide to Selecting an Insurance Agency Network
Agency Equity
…“What is the best agency network to join?” The problem with this question is that there are different options that serve different needs. What may be good for one agency may not be good for your agency. Read more
What’s In a Network
Rough Notes
For the independent insurance agency, there’s plenty of strengths in sharing resources with other independents. Read more
The Truth About Insurance Agency Networks
Rough Notes
A look at the characteristics and value of the groups–and some misconceptions about them. Read more
Agency Networks Must – and Do – Add Value
Rough Notes
More than just a premium pass-through, networks drive agency growth and more. Read more
Nurturing the Networks
Rough Notes
How three women are leading their respective networks – and insurance – toward a stronger, more collaborative approach. Read more
Agents, Networks, and Carriers: a Partnership for Growth
Rough Notes
Helping industry organizations derive value greater than the sum of their parts. Read more
All Together Now
Rough Notes
Building productive relationships with carriers, associations, channel partners and peers to evolve the collective value of insurance networks: That’s the mission the Insurance Networks Alliance (INA) is striving to accomplish. Read more
Not All Insurance Agency Networks are Created Equal
Rough Notes
Not all networks are created equal when it comes to the array of value-added services they offer their members. It’s important for agents to know what their current and future needs will be as they evaluate network options. Finding the right combination if key to long-term success. Read more
Insurance Network Alliance Targets Pain Points in Agency/Carrier Relations
Insurance Business
Insurance networks play a critical role in the support and development of the independent agent distribution channel. They bring agencies together and work collectively to increase efficiency in the intermediary channel and nurture relationships between independent agents and the rest of the industry. Read more
Are Networks the Distribution Channel of the Future?
Rough Notes
While the debate about online insurance sales versus in-person agents isn’t particularly novel, it has escalated with the rise of “Insurtech” as an attractive investment sector and the emergence of new, more robust online carriers and insurance markets. Absent from this ongoing discussion are networks. Read more
Joining Forces
Best’s Review
A growing number of larger independent agencies are joining agency networks as they seek greater negotiating leverage as well as technology, data management and other resources. Read more
A History of Agency Aggregators, Clusters and Networks
First in a Series of articles on Combined Agency Groups
As long as there have been large insurance carriers and small independent insurance agencies, there have been conflicts between the two. The agencies need access to many different carriers so they can meet their clients’ needs. Read more
Growth of Agency Networks: Why Membership in Agency Aggregators such as Networks, Clusters and Alliances are Growing Fast
Second in a Series of articles on Combined Agency Groups
From their beginnings in the 1970’s, insurance agency networks have grown to become a significant distribution channel. Read more
Agency Networks of Today and the Future
Third in a Series of articles on Combined Agency Groups
Insurance agency networks have proven to be a durable part of the industry’s landscape. However, since their beginnings in the early 1970’s, the networks have changed in how they are structured and what they offer to members. Read more
An Agency Network Can Help Take your Established Agency to the Next Level
To the outside observer, it might appear that an established independent insurance agency would not need an agency network. After all, it has several years’ experience under its belt, a significant book of business, and reliable markets. However, many established agencies are finding that joining a network can make a dramatic difference in their growth and ability to serve their clients. Read more
Networks Help New Agencies Get Off the Ground
Starting a scratch insurance agency is a daunting proposition. With no existing book of business, a new agency holds little appeal to many carriers. New agency owners face two challenges – landing customers while also seeking carriers to place them with. The solution for increasing numbers of new agencies? Agency networks. Read more