AN Radio: Breaking Into Commercial Lines and Smart Tips for New Insurance Agents
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, young agents discuss what it takes to find success as a commercial lines independent insurance agent.
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AN Radio: Breaking Into Commercial Lines and Smart Tips for New Insurance Agents
Flood Coverage, Community and Doing Insurance Right With Courtney Jacobs
On this Agency Nation Radio episode, Courtney Jacobs, owner of Insurance Done Right (IDR) in Biloxi, Mississippi, discusses the complexities of business on the Gulf Coast while also serving in the Air National Guard.
AN Radio: Young Agents on the Rise
Young independent agents discuss how they got their start in the industry, what excites them about its evolution and the valuable lessons they’ve learned from the mentors who have guided their growth.
AN Radio: Advocacy, Community and Making a Difference With Brock Elliott
Throughout his career, Elliott has played a pivotal role in the Big “I” community at both the state and national levels—from chairing the Young Agents of Kansas (YAK) and the national Young Agents Committee (YAC) to championing political advocacy in his current role as chair of the state government affairs committee.
AN Radio: What Agents Need to Know About Rising E&O Claims
With the hard market, remote work dynamics, and evolving client expectations converging, the errors & omissions risk landscape is shifting fast. But what does this mean for your agency—and how can you protect yourself?
AN Radio: Switching from Hospitality to Insurance with Jorge Wetenkamp
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Jorge Wetenkamp, agency owner of Desert Crest Insurance in Saint George, Utah.
Scaling Smart: Acquisition Best Practices for Independent Insurance Agencies
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Peter van Aartrijk, executive vice president with insurance branding firm Aartrijk, hosts a discussion on best practices when making an agency acquisition—whether it’s your first purchase or just your most recent acquisition.
AN Radio: Powering Growth and Pushing for Change with Michelle O’Connor
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Michelle O’Connor, president of O’Connor Insurance Associates in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In Good Company: Women Creating Opportunities for Independent Insurance Agents
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, hear how two Big “I” state associations are highlighting opportunities for women in insurance.
AN Radio: Building a Business and a Legacy with Kelly Gonyo
Gonyo worked every role in an independent agency—from the front desk to producing—before starting her own agency at 32 years old with “minimal money in a tiny little office,” she says. Today, Blue Line Insurance has four branches and 15 employees, 14 of whom are women.
