I was a new CAPTIVE Agent assigned a big book in a small town, but they have opted to not offer me a permanent contract. I have two options that I am considering:
A)Open an Independent Agency in the exact same location. Through SIAA, I can obtain appointments with Citizens (Hanover Insurance), Encompass, Hagerty, The Hartford, Main Street America, Safeco, State Auto, Travelers and Progressive. On my own, I have arranged an appointment with Mass Mutual (Life, Annuities, Mutual Funds, 401K, 403B, etc…). As for Health, I think could go direct with someone like Humana or Golden Rule, but have not researched it yet.
B)Take over a Farm Bureau Agency in the next town over. I wouldn't be Independent, but they are willing to provide me a small book of business.
I loved being an Agent and was good at it! There will be a learning curve, but that CAPTIVE has trained me.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated - Aydin
A)Open an Independent Agency in the exact same location. Through SIAA, I can obtain appointments with Citizens (Hanover Insurance), Encompass, Hagerty, The Hartford, Main Street America, Safeco, State Auto, Travelers and Progressive. On my own, I have arranged an appointment with Mass Mutual (Life, Annuities, Mutual Funds, 401K, 403B, etc…). As for Health, I think could go direct with someone like Humana or Golden Rule, but have not researched it yet.
B)Take over a Farm Bureau Agency in the next town over. I wouldn't be Independent, but they are willing to provide me a small book of business.
I loved being an Agent and was good at it! There will be a learning curve, but that CAPTIVE has trained me.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated - Aydin
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