BlockO...don't take offense but with carriers like progressive and omni it sounds like you write substandard auto. That does not make your agency an attractive match for a preferred company...unless you can show them you're transitioning to a preferred agency.
Instead of applying for appointments you need to put together an aggressive marketing plan and then arrange a face to face meeting with a company marketing rep. to discuss if they want to get on board with an aggressive marketer. Most companies are very interested in working with someone who has good growth potential. Send me a PM if you like and I'll give you a little help.
The last three A+ carriers I contracted with all gave me "protection" from appointing other agents for at least a 12 month period. I showed them our program, guaranteed that they would be quoted on every risk and told them they would get the business they earned...no premium commitments.
Instead of applying for appointments you need to put together an aggressive marketing plan and then arrange a face to face meeting with a company marketing rep. to discuss if they want to get on board with an aggressive marketer. Most companies are very interested in working with someone who has good growth potential. Send me a PM if you like and I'll give you a little help.
The last three A+ carriers I contracted with all gave me "protection" from appointing other agents for at least a 12 month period. I showed them our program, guaranteed that they would be quoted on every risk and told them they would get the business they earned...no premium commitments.
