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How To Add Value To Your Existing Client Relationships

Posted on June 14, 2019

With independent agents facing competition from others who may be more advanced in sales processes, procedures and technology, it is no longer enough to sell clients only home and auto insurance policies. Independent agents need...
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Independent Agents: Partners for Future Growth

Posted on March 22, 2019

There are 36,500 independent agencies in the United States, according to the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America’s (IIABA) “2018 Agency Universe” survey. Despite the big impact of InsurTech, statistics show independent agents are...
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Great Progress in 2018 Reports SIAA

Posted on February 1, 2019

SIAA signs 465 new independent member agencies in 2018

February 1, 2019 – Hampton, NH: Jim Masiello, Chairman of SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance) - the largest alliance of independent insurance agencies in the U.S. - announced today, “We are pleased with the strong...
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Evolution of the IA Channel

Posted on February 1, 2019

Matt Masiello, CEO of SIAA, the largest independent agency alliance in the nation, said that agencies are increasingly looking for more than market access and profit-sharing opportunities. "We are 100% focused on being the total...
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Three Master Agencies mark up to 20 years with SIAA

Posted on December 14, 2018

December 14, 2018 – Hampton, N.H. – SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance) today announced that three master agencies are celebrating notable anniversaries with its alliance. “We are thrilled with the three master agencies who are...
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Jeff Holmes Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of SIAA

Posted on November 15, 2018

November 15, 2018 – Hampton, N.H. – SIAA Chief Executive Officer, Matt Masiello, has announced, “Jeff Holmes has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of SIAA, effective January 1, 2019. Jeff...
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Additional $30,000 Raised for Wounded Warrior Project from SIAA Member Agencies and Master Agencies

Posted on November 14, 2018

November 14, 2018 – Hampton, NH: In recognition of Veterans Day, SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance) has raised over $30,000 in funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. SIAA appealed to its member agencies and master...
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Matt Masiello Promoted to Chief Executive Officer of SIAA

Posted on November 6, 2018

Effective December 1, 2018

November 6, 2018 – Hampton, N.H. – SIAA Founder and Chairman, Jim Masiello, has announced, “Matt Masiello is the Chief Executive Officer of SIAA effective December 1, 2018. I am pleased and proud to announce...
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Cyber Risk: A Twofold Approach

Posted on November 2, 2018

First, protect your agency, and then leverage your experience to sell cyber policies

From Russian hackers cyber-meddling with the 2016 presidential election to the FBI asking Americans to reset their routers to foil a wide-spread cyber attack on U.S. citizens this past May, cyber incidents do not appear...
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Agency Automation and Technology for Today’s Independent Agency

Posted on October 31, 2018

Independent agents are struggling to keep up with significant and ongoing changes in the technology space, but knowledge and assimilation of this tech are integral to their agencies' survival. Let's take a look at today's...
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