Agency, Career and Coastal Growth With Kelley Carter
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we chat with Kelley Carter, president of Choice Insurance Agency, Member of Choice Financial Group in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
M&A
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in November
Articles examined the trend of expanding telematics data, strategies to prevent errors & omissions claims after a merger or acquisition, and how artificial intelligence (AI) can cause E&O exposures.
Preventing E&O Claims After a Merger or Acquisition
As errors & omissions from post-merger & acquisition missteps rise, here are four ways agencies can reduce exposure after a deal is done.
Public Insurance Broker Performance Trends and the Impact on M&A
2025 has told a tale of two very different market realities for public brokers. Here’s what that means for agency mergers & acquisitions.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in October
New reports revealed widening gaps in insurance coverage and an expanding role for agents. Plus, Agency Nation Radio spoke with GEICO on its move into the independent agency channel.
How Contingent Compensation Is Factored Into an Agency Acquisition
Contingent compensation can be significant but unpredictable, particularly amidst the hard market and frequent catastrophes.
Marsh McLennan to Rebrand as Marsh
Marsh McLennan announced it is changing its brand to Marsh, effective January 2026. The company has also created a new unit to centralize investments in operations, data, artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics.
Agency Appetite: A Case Study on the Impact of a Revenue Acquisition on Agency Value
A revenue acquisition can compress years of organic growth into a few short years and dramatically increase an agency’s value.
5 Agency Growth Strategies for Uncertain Times
Just because the economy is unpredictable doesn’t mean it’s time to pull up the drawbridge and hide. Making smart moves to drive growth, both organic and inorganic, can keep a business thriving.
Brown & Brown to Buy Accession Risk Management for $9.8 Billion
The Florida-based insurance broker is expected to close the $9.8 billion cash-and-stock deal in the third quarter of 2025.
