Their role as an intermediary between the agent and the carrier has provided benefits in both directions. Here are some insights to help agents determine whether an FMO relationship is right for them.

This finding comes J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Independent Agent Satisfaction Study, which highlights areas where insurers have successfully supported independent agents, including improved quoting ...

TROY, Mich.: 1 Oct. 2024 — Independent insurance agents have been on the front lines of the most challenging markets in history, often serving as the intermediary between anxious clients and steadily ...

The Insurance Agency Network Helping Independent Agencies Grow. By providing access to top-rated carriers, training, and support, and an agent-friendly contract, Smart Choice helps independent ...

Being a captive insurance agent is not easy. Some estimates suggest that 75% of agents turn over within a five-year period. So it's no surprise that more insurance agents than ever are leaving captive ...

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of global insurance broker Marsh, has acquired Excel Insurance, an independent ...

Integrity, LLC ("Integrity"), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and ...

An agent may work for a single insurance company or, if it's an independent agent, help you get quotes from several different providers. An insurance broker is helpful if you want to compare ...

Starting an independent insurance agency lets you collect an ... fire, or flood insurance. Depending on your market, ... reliable phone lines and Internet access. Obtain an agency contract with ...

NY First is a group of insurance companies and trade associations that support the independent insurance agency system. They work to foster a healthy, vibrant insurance market and workforce in New ...