I'm agent looking to start an agency in up-state NY. I need E&O coverage, looking for carrier.

Any suggestions..

Thanks

Has anyone see this ? The agent stated that the policy was auditable based on sales and that the year-end sales had been lower than expected, which indicated a return of premium to the client. The agent stated that the insurer refused to provide a return premium because the policy was written with a...

Come on guy's...lol What are your marketing rep's bugging you to write... I know they are in your office.. Are you serious? Insurers still have marketing reps? I thought that those positions went out about 25 years ago and that their "duties" were folded into those of underwriters or dire...

Are their any aggregators that don't charge a monthly fee?

State Farm may own the polices, but NOT the Agent... In Florida and a coming soon to your state... All of the smart State Farm agents know there is a brighter way to do business, have an independent agency on the side that you can own and leverage against your "captive" parent. If your ca...

Come on guy's...lol What are your marketing rep's bugging you to write... I know they are in your office..

For personal lines, carriers have been doing online distribution for several years now. Right now, it's not generally possible for businesses to go online and buy insurance (except maybe things like Auto with Progressive, or programs like the stuff K&K does). Do you all see companies starting t...

Re: The next five years by randrew54 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:42 am I agree with the comments above. We are realigning our agency with insurance companies that do not have multiple distribution channels, value the independent agency system and compensate fairly. Agents need to wake up and fight back if...

What are your agencies writing right now. What emerging markets are you most excited for this upcoming year.
I know Merchants is looking for restaurants.

Let me know your thoughts...

Where do you see insurance going in the next five years. What company are you looking forward to working with.

agent14 wrote:If this were possible, you would have heard about this by now. State Farm owns the policies, not the agent. Once you look at the ownership of the book, you will realize the answer to your question.

Thanks for your answer.....

Are State agents able to sell their books of business to independent agents ?

JulieTinney wrote:CoJones, this recent IJ list of the Top 20 Agency Partnerships by revenue may be helpful in your search. Good luck!
http://www.insurancejournal.com/top-20- ... tnerships/

Thanks for the info, The Iroquois Group is doing well..

What's markets are the best for Cyber Liability coverage ?

I'm looking to make this more of a foucs in the angecy.

Thanks

I'm agent in upstate NY. I'm looking to work with Insurance Aggregator. I was wondering if anyone has any success with them.

I'm also looking to retain my book. I'm not interested any program that I would have to buy back my book from.