Financing Growth in Insurance Agencies: How Capital Is Reshaping Expansion, Acquisition, and Long-Term Value Creation Insurance agencies have long been associated with stability—recurring revenue streams, long-term client relationships, and resilient demand cycles. However, beneath that stability, the industry is undergoing a significant structural shift. Independent agencies, brokerages, and specialty firms are now operating in a
Brian Buff
In 1938, Elsie B. Mayer, C. Bertha Rachofsky, and nine other Denver insurance women made a bold, maybe even quietly rebellious move. They came together to create something unheard of at the time: a professional group dedicated to education and skills training for women in the insurance industry. It was a radical idea in an
We’ve come a long way, Baby! When I first joined our association, it was called the National Association of Insurance Women. My reason for joining our association was simple. I wanted to meet people in the area and my boss was willing to pay for my dinner. As I attended meetings, not only did I
In 2020, I won the IAIP International Confidence While Communicating speech contest. If you would have told me even five years before that I would even be interested in public speaking, I would have laughed. That key point in my career was a result of several influential tools I learned since I got my first
The auto insurance industry is competitive – and it’s becoming even more so. According to a recent Ipsos report,with rates on the rise, consumer loyalty is dropping as drivers increasingly shop around for the best combinationof coverage and price. To stay on top, insurance companies must find ways to maximize customer satisfactionwhile delivering value to
Do you know if what you are watching, hearing, or reading is real? In today’s era of AI generated content and deepfakes can you always trust what you see, hear, or read? Increasingly AI and algorithms are utilized to create and flood social media with content, images, and recordings geared towards stirring emotions and support
Life doesn’t pause when a car goes out of commission. As many of us know personally and professionally, a fender bender, unexpected breakdown or maintenance need can quickly disrupt daily routines. When an accident occurs, the way insurance providers respond can transform a stressful experience into lasting confidence and loyalty – more important than ever
By Brenda McDermott, CPCU, CLP, SCLA, CIIP, SCLA, ARM, AIDA, AIC Like many of you, when I was little, I dreamed of being an insurance professional … (ok sarcasm Sheldon). Like many of you, I never dreamed of an insurance career. When I was little, I wanted to be a ballerina or a princess. Unfortunately,
By Brenda Buck, CPCU, CIC, CPIW, CLP I think of my career as more than just a job with a paycheck. It is a major part of my life story. It is made up of skills, tools, relationships, experiences, challenges and rewards. My participation as an active member of IAIP and CPCU has provided me
In today’s digital age, non-profit organizations are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. To protect themselves from potential financial losses and reputational damage, these organizations need to consider cyber liability insurance. This blog post will delve into the key aspects of cyber liability coverage, including first and third-party coverages, limits and deductibles, significant exclusions, and current statistics