At VIAA, we strive to help aspiring independent agents make the move to an independent agency as seamless as possible. I often call on captive agents to discuss the opportunity and ownership afforded to them in the independent agency space. The question I get the most is, “I don’t even

Last week, we laid out the fundamentals of starting your own, independent insurance agency. As you likely know, the prospect of starting your own agency can feel intimidating. The list of things to do can seem overwhelming. That said, though it may be hard work, the fundamentals can be broken

As you’ve seen from my first article in this series (How to start and Independent Agency in 5 steps) and my second (How to register your agency name), I’m passionate about helping captive agents move into the independent agent marketplace. I firmly believe the opportunities afforded in this space are

The task of starting an independent agency can seem turbulent and intimidating to those who first consider it. However, once one looks at the benefits of increased revenue and access to markets, it’s easy to come to conclusion that it is the best choice for your agency. So far, we’ve

At this point, you’ve followed us through the exciting process of starting your own independent agency. Once you’ve chosen a name, gotten carrier representation, found the right technology, and created your agency’s processes and procedures, it is finally time to start selling! For most agents, this is the most exciting