HR and Staffing

Success comes when you channel some serious self-awareness and figure out what habits and activities allow you to produce your best work.

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.

Adopting the latest innovation goes hand in hand with big changes—and that can be difficult.

While there’s a strong business case for a diverse workforce, employers must focus on creating an inclusive culture to make a long-term impact.

Here are three stories from independent agents who are taking part in the successful perpetuation of not only their individual businesses, but the independent agency system as a whole.

Your agency is a barn find for a private equity buyer. Consider a staged internal perpetuation to create a legacy and maximize your earnings.

Perpetuation (noun): the continuation, without end. Succession (noun): a following after. No matter which word you use, do you have a plan?

Independent agents Ryan Smith, Heath Patterson, Carrie Ryan and Kristin Ryan share their personal experiences with insurance agency perpetuation.