“Once I realized the magnitude of the opportunity I had to carry on the legacy, to carry on that opportunity of helping generations of families and businesses, it became more than just a job for me,” says Robert Strachan.
Whether you decide to perpetuate internally, foster a funded business handoff to your successors, or go with an external sale, one thing is certain: There are several key steps you’ll need to take to maximize your agency’s value.
In the age of AI, the question for insurers is no longer whether digital deception will impact their business, but rather how quickly they are prepared to respond.
Integrating another agency into your operations presents both tremendous opportunities and significant challenges for employees and management alike.
Technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, is now reshaping what it means to prepare an agency for transition.
Last year, Scott Gray was honored with the Barney Burns award at the 2025 Big “I” Legislative Conference for his dedication, passion and leadership in government advocacy for the independent insurance agency system.
Language breakdowns among independent agents tend to occur when there is inconsistency in how language is applied internally and externally.
As energy reliability, cost volatility and resilience move higher on boardroom agendas, more property owners are bringing their energy supply chain in-house.
Drawing on guidance from underwriters, claims specialists, agency consultants and defense counsel, here are a series of quick, practical steps agencies can take to reduce E&O exposure.
Building an independent insurance agency requires not just tenacity and carrier contacts, but the mindset that you’re steadfastly committed to the journey.
