I've started a wholesale brokerage and I know what it takes. What state are you in? How long have you been in wholesale? Do you have a niche / specialty? Will all or most of your current clients follow you? Since the big companies don't usually appoint new small shops, do you have friends at other ...

yoyowordup wrote:I hope you're looking for Allstate. That's pretty much the one everyone is trying to get rid of.

No Allsate for me..

Has anyone ever purchased a Shell or a Clean Shell ? How was the process ?

I was talking about wholesale brokerage operation. I fall into the categorical having worked in this business. Thanks for info

I was thinking of starting a wholesale insurance company.. Along lines of SAAN and Deforest Group etc.

Dose anyone have any idea how to get carries to sign off on you brokering bussiness..

Thanks

I’m currently looking to buy a book or an Agency in NY. Please contact me if you are interested or know of anyone looking to sell.

I've talked to Marketing Rep's in the area.. The E/O is an intresting one.. I don't know of any brokkers who handle just E/O in my area.. I've got an idea or two. First, contact your broker who handles your E&O agency policy...they're going to know first when an agency is ready to fold and eithe...

yoyowordup wrote:Hartford writes a WC policy for us on a non-profit and there is an extension endorsement that includes volunteers.

Do you have the extenstion endorsement number.. Thanks

As far as a startup agency goes (at this time), I'd stay away from it. Concentrate on those lines that will help you build your commission base the fastest so you can survive. As you continue to grow you can always expand into the other lines. Remember, the first year is the hardest! Thanks.. I'm s...

Thanks for gettting back to me.. I agree with you about the goverment.. thats why I have chosen to stay on the side lines..
When that said.. I don't want to miss an opportunity.. At the end of the day people or business still need the coverage..
I guess comes down to individual..

If you could advise of young agent looking to start his own agency.. You advise them to sell health care or stay away from it..

In your opinion, is health care more profitable than sell commerical insurance..

How is the comsission paid on these accounts.. I heard something like 10 percent..

yoyowordup wrote:Hartford writes a WC policy for us on a non-profit and there is an extension endorsement that includes volunteers.

That's great new's.. We have the WC with Hartford as well. Big help!!!!!

I'm commerical lines producer looking into selling to Niche Market's. I was thinking about gas stations? Dose any know the average premuim for one?

What types of other markets have been successful for you, what type of premuim do they comand.

Thanks.. Would the Med pay be covered on the GL ?

Thanks I'm trying to on the East Coast for now.

Thanksl