sorry for the delayed response in regards to what SIAA costs. Basically there is either a minimum of 2 - $300 p/m and/or 10% of the commission and perhaps a sign up fee. It's best to contact Steve Tague at 760-729-1143 and he can explain the current program. Tell him Sean from Daylight Insurance ref...

anyone have thoughts on QQ Evolution Management System (Quickfile) in comparison to others?

can't speak for a Cluster but I belong to SIAA and so far so good. I will say that although belonging to SIAA, production requirements are less than if you had a direct appointment, company reps still get on your back which really *!!@!* me off. You also have to get used to giving up a piece of the ...

I too have the 1 page at a time QQ problem when I convert to pdf via "cutepdf" which does not make companies I send acords to very happy. If anyone has a solution to this problem I'd be most grateful. In addition, if you are familiar with QQ built in accounting system (especially for sub-a...

mightyquinn......do you have a blank sample of the letter you have signed that you keep in file regarding Risk Retention Groups that you could email me?

thanks,
Sean
info@sean4insurance.com

yep, I think CA is a whole different story compared with Texas and even though I may have signed paperwork letting the RE folks handle my short sale, my atttorney and I still think they had a fiduciary duty to do right by me...or maybe not! We'll see!

in response the internet bully, my situation is no different than anyone who walks into my office and has to rely on my expertise, honesty and integrity as well as my fiduciary responsibility to make sure all angles of their exposure are covered whether or not they put their signature to paper.It is...

I too am in a situation where because of Real Estate issues gone bad I am considering BK (I'm in CA) I'm also part of an Insurance Network with Preferred appointments. I would appreciate any info you have on the repercussions (if any) on declaring BK and how it may effect current/future appointments...

sorry to "new guy" for getting on your case but I'm somewhat sensitive as I have been that encouraging agency owner sincerely trying to offer the same opportunity I got way back when. What I've found is that most employees I've hired in the past and also most recently have not appreciated ...

Ditto to the guy who took exception to "get off my back" statement from Mr Ungrateful ....it's amazing how in 13 yrs in this business the sense of entitlement most employees have projected is uncanny. You give an opportunity and they want a handout. When I started in this business I got th...

I was in the same position as you.....hang in there/you'll get over the hump...

Man, I love the ability to review/learn and pose questions etc to people in the same Industry who are incurring the same issues. Go Insurance Journal!

I have had an Insurance Agency since yr 1996 and I've enjoyed a comfortable income/living up until now. I am stuck as to how to take my Agency to the next level and by that I mean taking in at least 250k yr in gross commssions annually. I know this is possible as I know of other Agencies that make t...