Hey everyone. Long time lurker, first time poster. Looking forward to becoming active on this board. I am a younger (lower 20s) L&H and P&C licensed agent currently working for my fathers insurance agency. I have a degree in insurance as well as CPCU, AAI among others. Working with my fathers agency may not work out so I am planning ahead. My goal is to form my own independent agency focused on P&C.
Is it even possible to get contracts when I have no existing book of business? I am thinking I will have to go with another agency in the short term (a few years), build a book, then lose it all when I form my own agency. Otherwise, no carriers would be willing to give me any contracts. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks.
Is it even possible to get contracts when I have no existing book of business? I am thinking I will have to go with another agency in the short term (a few years), build a book, then lose it all when I form my own agency. Otherwise, no carriers would be willing to give me any contracts. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks.