Getting Appointed in Florida...SIAA or Insurance Noodle?

[FloridaFinancial]

What would you Florida agents recommend? I am starting a brand new agency. Just purchased E&O today. I want to sell Home, Auto and Commercial. I am newly licensed with a financial background. What would you suggest for appointments?
Many thanks in advance!!!!

 

[gavros777]

Insurance Noodle takes 1-3 days to get back with a quote which sucks.
I heard good things about SIAA but there's a $10,000 entrance fee.
Have you checked smart choice?

What would you Florida agents recommend? I am starting a brand new agency. Just purchased E&O today. I want to sell Home, Auto and Commercial. I am newly licensed with a financial background. What would you suggest for appointments?
Many thanks in advance!!!!

 

[FloridaFinancial]

SIAA is does not have carriers in South Florida, so they say

 

[Clint]

Caveat Emptor.

 

[HealthGuy]

Agreed: Why would someone with NO P and C book do a startup with SIAA? 10K entrance fee to just be able to sell through them? Uh, no thanks.

 

[igotit0821]

Moreover...don't know about FL, but here in NJ and SIAA also requires you to hire/maintain a CSR (full or part time basis) with at least 3-4 year sales/customer service experience - big overhead expenses to consider, especially when you first start.

 

[darcabre]

Have you tried Granada Insurance for commercial. They seem pretty easy for new agencies.

 

[FloridaFinancial]

I have an application in process with Granada. You need to be competitive though. If I lose $50,000 in commission a year because of the carriers I have, how expensive is the $10,000?
Worth considering.....
Thanks guys!

 

[FLInsa]

I have an application in process with Granada. You need to be competitive though. If I lose $50,000 in commission a year because of the carriers I have, how expensive is the $10,000?
Worth considering.....
Thanks guys!

Careful, careful, Granada is B rated (make sure your E&O covers B rated carriers), and #2, Granada's coverage forms can be questionable to say the least.....

 

[b61mack]

florida financial, who did you get your e&o from. and how much did it cost you??