Gurus, How much capital is necessary to start an independent? Can someone give me more detail into exactly what they found undesireable about FIG?I have experience working in the IA and captive world and really like the idea of opening an IA office. However, I'm conserned that I won't have the capit...

I'm sure Nationwide is a great company??? I think the products they offer in property and casualty are good, but pricing isn't the best right now. I am going to do some research into finding a local independent that would like to sell. Thanks for the input Wlundy? In fact, thank you all for your inp...

I am currently an associate agent for a Nationwide agent and have been trying to become a principle agent for Nationwide since May of last year. Long story short, I am absolutely amazed at the bureaucracy, ineptitude and mismanagement going on right now inside Nationwide. I honestly am a great candi...