HR and Staffing

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Jorge Wetenkamp, agency owner of Desert Crest Insurance in Saint George, Utah.

Recognizing the signs in a coworker is not about overstepping boundaries but about fostering a culture of empathy and care.

From producers to client managers and service teams, former student athletes are likely to embody the personal discipline and soft skills necessary to have successful insurance careers.

Wetenkamp’s career in insurance was unexpected. After working at In-N-Out Burger and at the DMV, he took a job with AAA Insurance when they started offering DMV services. This opened his eyes to the opportunities for career growth and serving the Hispanic community.

As hard as it may be to believe, the oldest wave of Generation Z is now hitting their late twenties. While Gen Z insurance needs are evolving, they’re not too different from their predecessors.

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, hear how two Big “I” state associations are highlighting opportunities for women in insurance.

Consider these five strategies if stress and burnout is forcing you to consider selling your agency.

Gonyo worked every role in an independent agency—from the front desk to producing—before starting her own agency at 32 years old with “minimal money in a tiny little office,” she says. Today, Blue Line Insurance has four branches and 15 employees, 14 of whom are women.

Rather than being wary or frustrated with the Generation Z workforce, employers who seek to understand them can offer a much more positive workplace relationship and ultimately benefit their company.