Next Generation Talent

Lead From the Heart: Equipping Leaders to Bring Out the Best in Your Agency

When Beth DeLaForest, president and owner of Aspire Insurance Group in Hudson, Wisconsin, launched the agency in 2014, she knew she had the chance to set an intentional culture—one that was different from those she’d previously experienced. DeLaForest’s insurance journey started when she moved out at 18 and needed to pay rent while in college…

Declaration of Independents: Megan Carroll

In 2017, Carroll became a part owner and president of Stein Agency, a process in which she has stepped up professionally and grown into a leadership position while learning the ropes of agency management and p&c insurance.

5 Internal Agency Perpetuation Options

When it comes to planning for your agency’s internal perpetuation, there are numerous factors to consider, each requiring careful consideration and strategic discussion.

Perpetuation Planning for the Unexpected

Many owners think that having a perpetuation plan is something that only older agency owners need to worry about, but the reality is that every agency owner needs to have a plan in place.

AN Radio: Leveraging Legacy and Learning with Erin Dop

Five years ago, Dop’s grandfather passed away, helping her realize that “family is one of the most important things,” she says. The thought drew her into the family agency at a time in her life when she was about to get married and start a family of her o

AN Radio: Saying ‘I Do’ to Insurance with Robbie Moore

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Robbie Moore, executive vice president, Blanchard & Calhoun Insurance in Augusta, Georgia, shares how his involvement with the Big “I” has helped him thrive in the independent agent channel.