HR and Staffing

Insurance agents play a key role in helping their clients prevent injuries, reduce claims, protect the health of their employees and safeguard the financial health of their businesses.

The 2024 Agency Universe Study sheds light on the state of the independent agency channel as it moves past the coronavirus pandemic and through the hard market.

When it comes to planning for your agency’s internal perpetuation, there are numerous factors to consider, each requiring careful consideration and strategic discussion.

Many owners think that having a perpetuation plan is something that only older agency owners need to worry about, but the reality is that every agency owner needs to have a plan in place.

Employees who feel their careers are not growing and developing are less likely to be motivated to do their best work and are therefore more likely to be dissatisfied with their jobs and to leave.

Sarah Cooke, director of personal lines at WalkerHughes Insurance in Indianapolis, shares how the agency took technology into its own hands to overcome challenges in the hard market.

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.

A strategic model for helping new producers validate is a key way agencies can ensure that investment pays off.

Here are four strategies agencies can use for recruiting and retaining employee talent.