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Insights on insurance agency management, technology, and strategies to help you grow your business.
How Much Do Insurance Agents Make? Salary, Commission, and Income by Career Stage
The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median insurance agent salary at $60,370. The real story is more nuanced — captive vs. independent, commission structures, and how income compounds over time.
Insurance Agent Prospecting: A System for Finding New Clients Consistently
Most agents prospect in bursts when the pipeline is empty. The agents who grow consistently prospect on a schedule — whether the pipeline is full or not. Here is the system.
How to Handle Insurance Sales Objections: A Framework for Common Pushback
Every insurance agent hears the same four objections on repeat. The agents who close consistently are not better at talking — they are better at listening. Here is the framework.
AgencyZoom Alternatives in 2026: 6 Platforms Worth Considering
AgencyZoom works well for some agencies and poorly for others. Here's an honest breakdown of the 6 best alternatives — and which to pick based on why you're switching.
Best CRM for Insurance Agents in 2026: 7 Platforms Compared
Not all insurance CRMs are created equal. Here's how 7 platforms compare on the features that actually matter for independent agents in 2026.
Captive vs. Independent Insurance Agent: Which Path Is Right for You?
Captive agents get structure and training. Independent agents get flexibility and equity. Here's the honest comparison of both paths in 2026.
How to Cross-Sell Home and Auto Insurance: The Bundle Playbook
Auto+home bundling has 95% retention vs 67% single-policy — and clients save 5–25%. Here's how to cross-sell home and auto insurance consistently without feeling pushy.
EZLynx Alternatives in 2026: 6 Options for Independent Agents
EZLynx has the deepest carrier integrations in the mid-market, but its legacy UI and cost push many agents to look elsewhere. Here are the honest alternatives.
How to Become an Independent Insurance Agent: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Independent insurance agents own their book, choose their carriers, and build an equity asset. Here is the complete step-by-step path from zero to your first policy.