Greater New York

Contact your trade association (BIG I or PIA) immedaitely. This is the type of battle they should be fighting for you, and all member agents/ brokers. Nothing is more sacred to the American Agency system than ownership of expirations. I am sure your State Association would use the "clout" ...

Every business owner you insure, owns a home, cars, boats, toys, nver mind life, disability, long term care, health etc. Take care of all of their insurance needs and keep out the competition. The insurance marketplace is cyclical. Having all of your eggs in one basket makes your business cyclical t...

Good for you and good luck. I will not encourage or discourage your decision. People choose to start up new businesses every day. Most fail in the first 5 years, but every business started from day one and an insurance agency has a very low overhead compared to many other businesses. If you work har...