Podcasts

Young independent agents discuss how they got their start in the industry, what excites them about its evolution and the valuable lessons they’ve learned from the mentors who have guided their growth.

Throughout his career, Elliott has played a pivotal role in the Big “I” community at both the state and national levels—from chairing the Young Agents of Kansas (YAK) and the national Young Agents Committee (YAC) to championing political advocacy in his current role as chair of the state government affairs committee.

With the hard market, remote work dynamics, and evolving client expectations converging, the errors & omissions risk landscape is shifting fast. But what does this mean for your agency—and how can you protect yourself?

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Jorge Wetenkamp, agency owner of Desert Crest Insurance in Saint George, Utah.

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Peter van Aartrijk, executive vice president with insurance branding firm Aartrijk, hosts a discussion on best practices when making an agency acquisition—whether it’s your first purchase or just your most recent acquisition. 

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Michelle O’Connor, president of O’Connor Insurance Associates in Charlotte, North Carolina.

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, hear how two Big “I” state associations are highlighting opportunities for women in insurance.

Gonyo worked every role in an independent agency—from the front desk to producing—before starting her own agency at 32 years old with “minimal money in a tiny little office,” she says. Today, Blue Line Insurance has four branches and 15 employees, 14 of whom are women.

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Johanna Holling, volunteer relations program manager at Invest, hosts a conversation about attracting young talent to the insurance industry.

A desire to keep her family’s fourth-generation agency family-owned drew Megan Carroll into the business. 2/12/2025 5:00:00 AM