I just recently started my own agency in S. FL and it was much harder than what I expected. I have owned a business before and managed an agency and thought I was prepared for all. It takes a few months to get through the administrative set-up (licensing, office lease, agency management, and co cont...

I just started a new P&C agency in Florida. I had a non-compete from my previous employer so I can not use my prior contacts. I have been up in running for almost 3 months and struggling to attract customers. I have tried nequote and insureme.com to get internet leads...no luck there. I have tri...

I just recently started my own agency for P&C sales in SW Florida. It is just myself and I am thinking I want to tap into the life and health market. I will be taking the course first of July. Does anyone know of a life carrier that will appoint and train an agent as an exclusive agent/employee ...