Agency Equity, You are something else. Besides the obvious advertising as you are posting all over the place (more than just IJ) you are not even doing a very good job. Most of the costs you list herein are so obvious it hurts. If an agent needs a consultant to figure out that they will need first m...

I would specifically look at who owns the business. Meaning, if you build up enough business with one of the carriers, and want to go direct, or if you find a better deal with another similar MGA and want to change, is that business you can freely take to your own agency or another down the road? I ...

Amen, InsMgmt!

It would have been tough in the short term, but the long term needs to be the focus. Selling out our American values can't be positive.

It's time for a change ...just not the change that leads to more liberlism.

Sundance, I highly recommend becoming a Farmers agent. The Company is positioned for incredible growth with a broad range of products to offer, a considerable investment in support programs for agents and its largest advertising investment in its history. If you choose not to join them, you'll regr...

What's the problem? Although there are a few carriers that have pulled back, there are many that are still writing. None of your auto companies will write?

Hey, a P&C Boutique. I don't think I've ever seen one of those in Texas.



But, I sure like the sound of getting ready to explode. I suppose the commute would kill me, though.

Good luck!

Wow, it seems the opinions are all over the board on this. We too are looking at a system as a relatively new agency. We are currently looking into Agency Systems. Has anyone had any experience with them? We are also looking at Applied and AMS. But, because Agency Systems was recommended by our EZLy...

Mezza,

It's a little hard to reply without knowing in what State you are located. In Texas, if you fail that test 3 times, you need to forget about the business. The test is too easy! Perhaps your state has a more selective bar to cross.

Good luck,
slenard