St. Louis, MO – September 16, 2026 – Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a premier network for independent insurance agencies, has been named a 2026 5-Star Network & Alliance and All-Star by Insurance Business America (IBA). The recognition reinforces VIAA’s…
If you run an independent insurance agency in Missouri or Illinois, the way homeowners shop for insurance should change how you think about growth. Recent data shows only 7% of first-time homeowners start their search with an independent agent or…
Captive agents become independent insurance agency owners by turning sales experience into a controlled agency. The move starts with reviewing the current contract, then setting up the new agency, securing carrier access, choosing technology, and preparing a launch plan that…
Private equity promised a payday for agency owners — but for the producers left behind, the math is getting worse every quarter.
St. Louis, MO – May 28 – Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA) has crossed $1 billion in written premium in the same year it celebrates its 20th anniversary on June 1st. This milestone reflects the strength of a network of…
6 Things Employers Can Do to Cut Costs & Help Their Injured Employees Get Back on The Job Successfully Identify and remove disincentives Create proactive return to work practices Set expectation and communicate policies Maintain transitional job descriptions Meet with…
Small business Saturday is next Saturday, November 26th. This is an important day for local insurance agents too. What can you do on Small Business Saturday to increase your local presence? Partner with other local businesses Sponsor or host a…
Writing a homeowner policy can be tricky in regards to making the sale for a policy with replacement cost value on the home. The most common statement made by a homeowner when reviewing a replacement cost coverage quote is, “My…
SIAA Market Finder has teamed up with RMS Hospitality Programs to provide all VIAA members direct access to provide franchise food insurance and bar/nightclub insurance. Check out the PowerPoint below for more info!!!!
Did you know that if a vehicle is flooded and is no longer operable insurance companies settle the claim by buying the vehicle and selling it as a ‘salvage’ at an auto auction. Some dishonest dealers that purchase these water-damaged…
Loss Control plays a very important role in reducing your insured’s work comp claims and increasing their bottom line. Most carriers now have risk management and loss control info on their website. This free info is available to the producer…
Don’t pay out-of-pocket to rebuild a home. When determining if an insured has adequate insurance coverage for their home, it’s important to understand the subtle differences between home valuation terms. Market Value reflects the price a buyer is willing to…