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9 Insurance Agency Start-Ups: Why and How They Set Out on Their Own

What motivates people to take a risk in an industry dedicated to managing risk? New independent agencies are born of various circumstances. Sometimes it’s about seizing an opportunity that comes along; other times, it’s about creating something out of necessity. …

New Marine Wholesale Brokerage Opens for Business in Florida

Florida has a new wholesale insurance broker specializing in marine industry risks. Founded by Steve Cunningham, Theresa Proios-Jewell and other associates with marine insurance experience, Legacy Underwriters is based out of St. Petersburg. Cunningham most recently was with Wallace, Welch …

Allstate Looks to Grow Florida Agency Force Again

Allstate’s Florida says it wants to add dozens of new agencies along with support staff jobs across the state, mostly in north and central Florida. Allstate said its 2012 agency strategy should create approximately 100 new jobs in Florida. “We …