The Gold Standard for a Family-Run Agency with Jackson Rollo
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Jackson Rollo, president of Rollo Insurance in College Station, Texas.
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From Legacy to Expansion with Robert Strachan
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Robert Strachan, President of Strachan Novak Insurance in Twinsburg, Ohio.
Amy Zupon, Vertafore CEO, Talks Accelerate, Digital Transformation and AI
On this special episode of Agency Nation Radio, Will Jones, editor-in-chief of Independent Agent magazine, chats with Amy Zupon, chief executive officer, and Rick Warter, chief customer officer, both from Vertafore, during last month’s Accelerate conference in Las Vegas.
Luke Bills on Liberty Mutual’s Agent Strategy, AI and the Safeco Brand
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Will Jones, editor-in-chief of Independent Agent magazine, interviews Luke Bills, president of independent agent distribution at Liberty Mutual.
Digital Relevance in the Age of AI
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Kasey Connors, executive director of the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT), dives into one of the most important themes from the 2026 Tech Trends Report: digital relevance in an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven world.
From Capitol Hill to Main Street: The Legislative Issues Impacting Agents Now
Before you meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, tune in for a special episode of Agency Nation Radio where Nathan Riedel, senior vice president of federal government affairs; Raaed Hadad, director of federal government affairs; and Corey Miller, director of federal government affairs, break down the key issues shaping this year’s legislative landscape.
Advocacy in Action with Scott Gray
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Scott Gray, owner of SouthGroup Insurance Services in Meridian, Mississippi.
A Seat at the Table and What We Do With It
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Jill Roth, executive vice president of Ahart Frinzi and Smith hosts a conversation with Louise “BeBe” Canter, former Big “I” president, senior vice president at USI Insurance Services, and a Woodworth Memorial Award Winner, and Angela Ripely, current Big ‘I’ chair and president of VW Brown Insurance.
Setting a New Standard for Women in Insurance with Marissa Winkelman
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Marissa Winkelman, managing partner of Webb + Winkelman in Grove, Oklahoma. Winkelman entered the insurance industry in 2012 as a receptionist at Webb Insurance and quickly realized the role wasn’t the right fit. After transitioning to a back-office position, she focused on learning the business and working her way up. By 2023, Winkelman became a…
Hiring Smart: How Independent Agencies Can Compete for Talent
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Jennifer Becker, Big “I” executive director of research and education, is joined by Claudia St. John, founder and CEO of The Workplace Advisors. During the episode, they explore how small independent insurance agencies can compete with large corporations for talent; whether artificial intelligence (AI) is helping agencies address staffing shortages or simply adding another layer of complexity; and what agency owners…
