HR and Staffing

Check in on the progress these young agents have made since they were interviewed five years ago.

The surge seen in the RV sector is a trend witnessed across the nation. With rates currently stable, opportunities exist for agents to capture new customers or focus on rounding out books of business.

By leveraging resources to ensure their agencies continue to thrive, agents can spend more time doing what matters most: advising their clients and training the next generation.

The COVID-19 pandemic may make planning your exit look more appealing than ever.

Don’t be afraid to do old things in brand new ways, invest in education, and other lessons from over two decades in the industry.

“There will always be a place in insurance for insurance agents and brokers, but not necessarily in the same capacity that they’ve been used in the past,” says Bryan Graham, independent agent. “Agents are going to have to bring something new to the table.

“We need to communicate with younger people and let them know that insurance is a really good career option,” says Katie Brewer, independent agent. “It’s so much broader than how it’s portrayed.”

With the next generation and insurance, “it’s better if millennials do get involved because, for example, when you first start driving, you don’t understand the risk or how much insurance costs,” says Heather Becke, independent agent, “so having younger p

“You need a mix of young, up-and-coming people that are learning the industry alongside people who have 30-40 years of experience,” says Kyle Beggs, independent agent. “When we all work together it makes a heck of a synergy.”

“I know I’m doing something to protect people, even when they don’t know it, such as when they view it as a commodity or an expense,” says Monica Adwani, independent agent. “I know it makes a difference in the world. It’s more than a policy.”