7 Steps to Build an Independent Insurance Agency
Building an independent insurance agency requires not just tenacity and carrier contacts, but the mindset that you’re steadfastly committed to the journey.

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Building an independent insurance agency requires not just tenacity and carrier contacts, but the mindset that you’re steadfastly committed to the journey.
Drawing on guidance from underwriters, claims specialists, agency consultants and defense counsel, here are a series of quick, practical steps agencies can take to reduce E&O exposure.
Language breakdowns among independent agents tend to occur when there is inconsistency in how language is applied internally and externally.
As energy reliability, cost volatility and resilience move higher on boardroom agendas, more property owners are bringing their energy supply chain in-house.
Last year, Scott Gray was honored with the Barney Burns award at the 2025 Big “I” Legislative Conference for his dedication, passion and leadership in government advocacy for the independent insurance agency system.