Solutions

Without competitive insurance markets, your agency can't grow and get to the next level. We know the more markets your agency can easily access, the better your chances of writing and retaining business, so we have made market access an integral part of your membership. In 2020, we made the investment to be a part of Independent Market Solutions (IMS) and, since that time, we have grown market availability in New York to include 10 participating carriers that offer personal, commercial, and various specialty lines. IMS programs are designed to give agencies of all sizes the opportunity to gain carrier appointments as IMS sub-producers. Certain insurance markets…

​A guest post by Jonathan Theders, CEO of RISKSOURCE Clark-ThedersAt RISKSOURCE Clark-Theders, we have a plan for everything, including our workplace culture. Every year, we create an annual culture plan, based around a theme. For example, in 2020, our theme was all about 20/20 clarity and vision. We did not understand pre-COVID-19 how critical this theme would be not only for our business priorities, but also for our team, especially since part of the theme included breaking down taboos and stigmas around mental health.Our culture plan includes big-picture themes as well as regular check-ins that help us care for employees on an individual level. These things help…

​A guest post by Tyler Asher, president of independent agent distribution at Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance. Struggling with hiring and staffing in your agency? You're not alone. Finding and hiring top talent can be tough.The insurance industry is facing a talent crisis. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 400,000 insurance employees are set to retire within the next few years. And younger generations aren't necessarily considering insurance as a career path.It's time for agencies to get creative about how they attract talent and build their teams.This article is part of our new Future of Work Guide. Click to view the full guide.For ideas and examples to help you…