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​Welcome to Agency Nation— an active and engaged community of over 10,000 insurance professionals. We offer an eclectic mix of perspectives on sales, marketing, technology and culture that agents, brokers, carriers and InsurTechs can't get anywhere else. Enjoy the articles below and subscribe to our podcast—Agency Nation Radio— on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher!

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4 Ways to Dominate Regional Markets with Local SEOhttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/4-ways-to-dominate-regional-markets-with-local-seo4 Ways to Dominate Regional Markets with Local SEOIf you want to improve your local listings and ensure consumers in your area choose your business over other local insurance agents or companies, then you must start prioritizing local SEO.6/7/2023 10:10:00 AMSales ＆ MarketingSales ＆ MarketingStrategiesSam Bowman
How Agencies Can Successfully Manage Cash in a Rising Rate Environmenthttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/how-agencies-can-successfully-manage-cash-in-a-rising-rate-environmentHow Agencies Can Successfully Manage Cash in a Rising Rate EnvironmentEffective cash management is essential for all strategies, from expanding an existing agency, starting a new one, or simply maintaining financial stability. 6/7/2023 10:05:00 AMAgency Operations ＆ Best PracticesAgency Operations ＆ Best PracticesStrategiesPatricia Smith
Listen Up: Meet Young Agent Seth McCallumhttps://www.iamagazine.com/viewpoints/listen-up-meet-young-agent-seth-mccallumListen Up: Meet Young Agent Seth McCallum"As far as Gen Z stereotypes, which is the category I’m in, I don’t agree with the thought that we all rely on technology to answer all our questions," says young agent Seth McCallum. "I believe in talking to experienced people or picking up a book." 6/1/2023 2:05:00 PMPerpetuation ＆ ValuationPerpetuation ＆ ValuationViewpointsAnneMarie McPherson Spears
Listen Up: Meet Young Agent Elaine Gasconhttps://www.iamagazine.com/viewpoints/listen-up-meet-young-agent-elaine-gasconListen Up: Meet Young Agent Elaine Gascon"Everything's changing every single day with the market and new endorsements," says young agent Elaine Gascon. "For me, that's what kept me here in insurance."6/1/2023 2:00:00 PMPerpetuation ＆ ValuationPerpetuation ＆ ValuationViewpointsAnneMarie McPherson Spears
2023 Hurricane Risk Report: 33 Million Homes Under Threat https://www.iamagazine.com/news/2023-hurricane-risk-report-33-million-homes-under-threat2023 Hurricane Risk Report: 33 Million Homes Under Threat CoreLogic's "2023 Hurricane Risk Report" provides a detailed look at what's at stake for the U.S. as hurricane season commences.6/1/2023 10:05:00 AMIn the NewsIn the News Flood Personal LinesNewsOlivia Overman
Listen Up: Meet 10 Young Agents 35 and Underhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/june/listen-up-meet-10-young-agents-35-and-underListen Up: Meet 10 Young Agents 35 and UnderLearn what this next generation of agents has to say about where the industry is headed—and how they fit into it.6/1/2023 4:35:00 AMRecruiting, Hiring ＆ TrainingJuneAnneMarie McPherson Spears