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Nearly 1,400 Attend First-ever IA Evolve Innovation & Technology Virtual Conference

Posted on September 19, 2019

Full conference available online for playback of all workshops and presentations

September 19, 2019 – IA Evolve, a five-hour virtual conference specifically designed to help independent insurance agencies expand their digital capabilities, brought together nearly 1,400 insurance professionals on Sept. 17, with more than 900 attending...
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SIAA Ranked #1 Again

Posted on September 2, 2019

Insurance Journal has once again rated SIAA as the #1 Agency Partnership!

SIAA has been ranked number one in Insurance Journal’s Top 20 Agency Partnerships in their 2019 annual Top 100 Report. The annual ranking of networks is based on total 2018 property/casualty revenue. In 2018, SIAA celebrated...
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What You Should Know Before Joining an Agency Network

Posted on September 2, 2019

Today is a great time to be an independent agent, but running an independent agency is not easy. Without an awareness of how the industry is evolving, and having access to ongoing training and education,...
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SIAA Will Host First Virtual Conference for Independent Agents in September

Posted on August 7, 2019

SIAA will host first-of-its-kind virtual conference for independent insurance agents to explore digital capabilities for...

August 7, 2019 – IA Evolve, a unique virtual conference on innovation and insurtech specifically designed to help independent insurance agencies expand their digital capabilities will be held on September 17th from 11:00 a.m. to...
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Opportunities Abound

Posted on July 15, 2019

Organize and Embrace Change

July 15, 2019 Independent agents who remain static and focus only on servicing their current books of business are not positioning themselves for the future. With direct writers and new technology eating away at standard...
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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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