Monthly Archives: <span>September 2019</span>

Pacific Interstate Insurance Brokers – #10 Agency Partnerships 2019

$97,002,661 2018 Total P/C Revenue Pacific Interstate Insurance Brokers (PIIB), launched in 1994, has more than 200 member agencies in nine states today. Agency members are treated equal even when it comes to cost to join. The total cost to …

Networked Insurance Agents – #16 Agency Partnerships 2019

$52,093,831 2018 Total P/C Revenue Networked Insurance Agents, an AmWINS Group company, provides an array of membership options from market access to direct access. “Based on the aggregation or direct access membership chosen, independent agents earn competitive commissions, and may …

Renaissance Alliance Insurance – #7 Agency Partnerships 2019

$109,262,128 2018 Total P/C Revenue Founded by agencies for agencies 20 years ago, the Renaissance Alliance Insurance Services LLC (RAIS) network thrives on helping independent agencies grow premium, profits and equity far beyond their peers. According to J. Bruce Cochrane, …

What You Should Know Before Joining an Agency Network

Today is a great time to be an independent agent, but running an independent agency is not easy. Without an awareness of how the industry is evolving, and having access to ongoing training and education, you may not be adequately …

My New Markets

Parking and Valet Operators Program Market Detail: U.S. Risk Insurance Group LLC’s (www.usrisk.com) program provides GL and GKLL on a broadened, ISO-based form that has been tailored specifically to meet the coverage needs of businesses engaged in the parking of …

The United Valley Insurance Services – #9 Agency Partnerships 2019

$99,101,335 2018 Total P/C Revenue The United Valley Insurance Services is a network of independent agencies located in California and Arizona with plans for expansion. Members maintain complete control of their business and own their own books of business. “We …

Smart Choice – #8 Agency Partnerships 2019

$108,378,576 2018 Total P/C Revenue Smart Choice is an agency network of 7,500 independent agency locations across 44 states. The network offers agencies of all sizes opportunities to build their business with limited upfront commitment. “We not only offer quality …

First-Half 2019 Records Drop in P/C Insurers’ Underwriting Income; Downgrades Outpace Upgrades: A.M. Best

The U.S. property/casualty industry’s net underwriting income declined by 9.6% to $4.8 billion in the first half of 2019, compared with $5.3 billion in the same prior-year period, A.M. Best reports. Also, ongoing negative effects from the 2017-2018 catastrophes led …

ISU Network – #2 Agency Partnerships 2019

$559,580,000 2018 Total P/C Revenue ISU Network limits its size by adding new members, mid-sized to large agencies, by invitation only. But while this agency partnership is small in number, it’s not small in size. According to Steve Pearson, president, …

Agency Network Exchange LLC – #11 Agency Partnerships 2019

$90,317,326 2018 Total P/C Revenue Established in 2009, Agency Network Exchange LLC (ANE) is a network of more than 70 independent insurance agencies in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland that place more than $750 million in written premium. Members maintain …