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Bogle Agency Insurance in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, was the top-performing agency in the $1.25 million-$5 million in Revenue category in the 2022 Best Practices Study.

Aleckson Insurance Agency in Lake Zurich, Illinois, was the top-performing agency in the $1.25 million-$2.5 million in Revenue category in the 2022 Best Practices Study.

The Ballard Agency in Kirkland, Washington, was the top-performing agency in the Under $2.5 million in Revenue category in the 2022 Best Practices Study.

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“We need to use social media platforms to debunk the myths about insurance and show how great the industry is,” says young agent Leah Robinson. “We really are a service industry at heart, and I think we need to show that more to people.”

“Giving younger folks the opportunity to share their experience will change the way people perceive the career path,” says Ashley Arikawa. “I was initially drawn to my current employer because of the company culture and had no prior knowledge of the indus

“Technology provides the ability to work from anywhere, but it can also make it challenging to unplug,” says independent agent Marena Malcolm. “I try to be intentional with my time spent with family and friends.”