What the Heroics Tax Is Costing Your Agency
The heroics tax is the compounding cost an organization pays when it relies on individual effort to compensate for broken or absent systems. Here’s how to stop paying it.
Employee Retention
How Industry Changes Are Influencing, But Not Deterring, M&A Activity
While some recent trends have influenced the mergers & acquisitions marketplace, it certainly hasn’t been interrupted.
Stress Fracture: Identifying and Preventing Burnout at Independent Agencies
Employee burnout takes a toll on health, productivity and ultimately an agency’s bottom line.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in August
Agents wanted to know how to handle a demand to add language to a certificate of insurance (COI), as well as the top five workers compensation codes that agents get wrong.
4 Ways to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace
Workplace mental health and wellness impacts all aspects of a business: performance, culture, retention and the bottom line.
Half of Independent Insurance Agency Employees Feel Burned Out
While more than 2 in 3 (69%) say the insurance industry is a great place to work and 4 out of 5 (81%) say they are satisfied with their job, high rates of burnout are threatening to dampen job satisfaction, according to Liberty Mutual and Safeco.
Dream Team: Selling Your Agency With Your Team Top of Mind
A thriving team can be the key to a smooth and successful transition during an acquisition, engaging with new leadership and contributing to the long-term success of the business.
Agency Nation Meets: Brenden Corr
As the co-founder of Project 55, a nonprofit launched in January, Brenden Corr is committed to reshaping how mental health is addressed in workplaces.
5 Internal Agency Perpetuation Options
When it comes to planning for your agency’s internal perpetuation, there are numerous factors to consider, each requiring careful consideration and strategic discussion.
AN Radio: Winning Talent Acquisition Strategies for Independent Insurance Agencies
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, an expert panel discusses the intricacies and challenges of hiring at independent insurance agencies, as well as some much-needed winning solutions.
