I believe that Reeder posted the exact same message, absolutely verbatim, in another website regarding the NAA. Seems like a copy and paste indicative of some bad blood...Interestingly enough I have a buddy of mine who recently joined the NAA and made $4,000 his first weekend. I really have better t...

When I started 2 years ago my DM had the great idea for me to put fliers in the newspaper boxes. In this area most neighborhoods have identical mailboxes with attached newspaper boxes. So The idea sounded good to me, a cheep way to get my name out. Well lots of other people had the same great idea. ...

I picked up Farmer's as a second carrier last June. It was very easy to get a contract. Thier website is awfull, constant problems. I found myself calling the help desk on every quote to see what went wrong. The people were very nice but could not fix any problems. I waste a great deal of time with ...

I joined NAA in May of 2006 and worked with them for about 8 months. The whole organization is set up to sell you leads at $20 a pop. They promise that you are the only one who gets these "fresh""Hot" leads, however when you get the people on the phone they have already talked to...

I need a carrier that handles residentail non standard flood insurance for communities that do not partisipate in the National Flood Program.

Thank you Sundance and Independent Guy. It will give me another tool in my box in case I need it.

I am looking at Foremost for credit challenged, out of state rentals, and dwelling polices. My current carrier Erie is pretty strict on this type of business in North Carolina. Does anybody have any experience with Foremost? Do you find them competetive in NC?

Hi Coach, I was looking at the State Farm Program last year. From what I was told the base commission structure on the "new contract" from 2005 is 7% on home and auto. So your 2 million book is only going to bring you $140000 or less depending on your retention. I know SF says they will pa...

Thank you all for your good ideas. My post was 5 months ago, and I am still in business. I would not say I am thriving yet, but I am making ends meet. Some things have worked, like online leads. I have used 3 companies and found one that works well in this area. Insureme.com. The reason they work fo...

Thank you wlunday and Laffagent for the replys. As far as background I have been a life agent for about 1.5 years, working a mortgage lead system. I know you would recognise the name of the group. Anyway got tired of that and got into P&C. I was able to pick up a carrier, but I have no experienc...

I am a new producer in NC. I am looking for marketing ideas. Not just spend money ideas, but things that work. I am sure some of you remember what it was like getting started. How did you do it?