Leadership

Declaration of Independents: Will Canterbury

Will Canterbury is an entrepreneur in the truest sense. From running a lawn care business to pursuing a music career to selling furniture, Canterbury has done it all.

2026 Is the Year of the COO

The COO works in partnership with peers to set the vision and direction, but also ensures the vision becomes a reality by aligning people, processes and performance.

Meet 7 Best Practices Agencies

Independent Agent magazine speaks with an agent from each revenue category about their experiences with the Best Practices Study and how their business operates.

Agency Nation Meets: Jamie Behymer

Jamie Behymer, director of diversity, inclusion and young agents at the Big “I,” leads initiatives that empower emerging leaders and help independent insurance agencies become more inclusive.

Declaration of Independents: Marianne Policastro-Wik

Marianne Policastro-Wik is leading her agency, a 2025 Best Practices Agency, through thoughtful “modernization,” paying careful attention to embracing technology without losing the human touch.