Podcasts

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Jennifer Becker, Big “I” executive director of research and education, is joined by Claudia St. John, founder and CEO of The Workplace Advisors.  During the episode, they explore how small independent insurance agencies can compete with large corporations for talent; whether artificial intelligence (AI) is helping agencies address staffing shortages or simply adding another layer of complexity; and what agency owners…

Agency Nation Radio highlights firsthand experiences from three insurance industry interns and Invest scholarship winners.

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.

Isler, assistant vice president and marketing analyst supervisor at McGriff Insurance Services in Birmingham, Alabama, isn’t one to shy away from an opportunity to help the independent agency channel.

“I came into this industry 20 years ago. After a year of being in the industry, I said to my wife, ‘I think I found that thing—the thing that I’m going to do for 30 years,'” said Emmanuel Osuyah, CEO, owner and principal of Alpha Direct Agency in New York

​On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Adam Wirthlin, commercial lines producer at Turner Agency in Greenville, South Carolina, shares how his time in the U.S. Army has given him skills to be a better producer.

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, an expert panel discusses the intricacies and challenges of hiring at independent insurance agencies, as well as some much-needed winning solutions.

Meet Jason Rodriguez, who is on a mission to make insurance not just a profession, but an opportunity for others through a franchising model.

​What does the next generation want in a career? How does the insurance industry align with what Generation Z wants in a profession? Find out on this episode of Agency Nation Radio.

Christopher Sheely, owner of Christopher Sheely Agency in Atlanta, shares that his goal is to grow his staff by 400% in the next five years.