Help! Our Agency Owner Passed Away Unexpectedly. How Will it Affect the Agency’s Value?

In almost every scenario, the unexpected passing of an agency owner will have a profoundly negative impact on the value of an agency. With 39,000 independent insurance agencies in the US, sadly, unexpected deaths of agency principals are an everyday occurrence. Particularly when you factor in that 22% of agency owners are over the age…

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Building Value Through Acquisition – A Case Study for Independent Insurance Agencies

There are many ways to increase agency value, but there are always questions. Is organic or acquired growth better? What do I need to think about when considering an acquisition? How do I create the financial model to decide what to offer in an acquisition? What is the benefit of a new producer? Is an…

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Independent Insurance Agencies and the Evolving M&A Landscape

The independent insurance agency (IA) system is in the midst of a significant evolution. In a recent conversation between industry leaders, experts from across the country weighed in on where the IA market is headed, what’s driving M&A activity, and how agencies can better position themselves for growth or exit. Among the featured voices were…

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