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Justin, your frustration is pretty common. There are some options outside of clusters that allow you to prove yourself to the carriers WHILE going through the appointment process, write business, and keep your money in your pocket. http://www.startaninsuranceagency.com, The Prospect Agency Group, Superior Insurance in Charlotte, NC, guy by the name of Matt, also provides excellent mentoring.

This is a lot of great information on how to start up a insurance agency!

A couple of more resources, one rarely mentioned but I know they help a lot of independent agencies:

agentequity.com. specifically their cluster button.

on you tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JheSzktMLsw

sales training: www.southwesternconsulting.com

Hope it is helpful

GT

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You definitely will need to get some appointments with wholesale agents and MGA's, that way you can build up your book then try a carrier then.

Need an MGA that has the markets, admitted and non-admitted, to write most Commercial Risks for Property, GL, Auto, Garage/Used Car Dealers, WC, Umbrella and Professional, please call or email me! We write in all 50 states. Rhonda Smith, Broker at Regency Insurance Brokerage Services. (770) 769-3999; rsmith@regencybrokerage.com

Try Superior Access Insurance, built some book with them and then try to get direct appointments.

Hi,

What is he purchase a small book of business ? Will he be able to write business from day one through those companies that he will have or no?