Marrissa Winkelman entered the world of insurance in 2012 when she started as the receptionist at Webb Insurance. Understanding quickly that the position wasn’t the right fit for her, she moved to the back office, where she focused on insurance and working her way up.
The new year kicked off with hard-won pieces of advice from seasoned agency leaders, plus Big “I” Virtual University experts’ takes on whether a first named insured can cancel a homeowners policy without the signature of the second.
eight do’s and don’ts of headshots to help you make the most of your visual handshake
December looked at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the impact of claims management on customer experience, state requirements for paid leave and time off. Plus, state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) as well as a review of 2025’s top stories.
For agents, addressing long-term care doesn’t mean selling a policy. It means guiding clients through a conversation they’ve likely never had before. It means reframing the discussion from fear and avoidance to control and preparedness.
Every agency has its own “unwritten rules”: those lessons, bits of wisdom or do’s and don’ts that may not show up in trainings or be written down anywhere but make all the difference in running a successful business
Independent Agent magazine speaks with an agent from each revenue category about their experiences with the Best Practices Study and how their business operates.
Have you hit the dreaded “Producer Plateau”? Here are five ways to break through, from an agent who’s been there.
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we chat with Dallas Ross, agent at Timmco Insurance. Like many others, Ross was born into the insurance industry and always knew the industry was where she belonged.
The financial strain of long-term care (LTC) can be significant, but the option of a hybrid LTC and life policy combination opens up another avenue for agents to present to their clients.
