Redbird Agents

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Final expense insurance is one of the most lucrative life insurance markets for independent agents, offering high commission payouts, fast approvals, and steady client demand. This guide will break down the average final expense commission rates, factors that impact earnings, and what you can expect as a new agent.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 18, 2024

First, a North Carolina man filed a claim with Farm Bureau Insurance. Then he threatened three insurance agents with violence when he wasn’t paid as much as he expected, according to state authorities and one of the insurance agents. Brody …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Overall agent satisfaction with insurers of both personal lines and commercial lines has held strong despite a challenging underwriting environment, says a new J.D. Power study, with commercial lines satisfaction reaching an all-time high. According to the J.D. Power 2024 …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A North Carolina insurance agent who was penalized by regulators almost 20 years ago has given up her producer license after she was charged with pocketing insurance premiums. Lori Ann Crisp, 56, of Kannapolis, was charged with forgery, embezzlement and …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 9, 2025

I often wonder if insurance agents read the insurance policies they provide to their clients before selling the product. Why do insurance agents sell policies with clauses that require disputes to be in faraway places? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A King County, Washington, judge issued a bench warrant a former Seattle insurance agent charged with stealing more than $400,000 in premiums from his clients. Edward Hadley was charged with nine counts of first-degree theft following investigations by the Washington …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A Miami insurance agent has pleaded guilty to defrauding a Georgia credit union by obtaining loans for condominium associations’ premium financing then using the $6 million for personal gain. Heleonel Gonzalez, known as Leo, is set for sentencing in February, …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

Are you a young insurance agent, 40 years old or younger? Do you know a young insurance agent? Insurance Journal is once again looking for young insurance agents to participate in this year’s Young Insurance Agents Opinion Survey. Tell us …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A North Carolina insurance agent is awaiting a court appearance next week after he was charged with fraudulently taking out a life insurance policy with Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co. The North Carolina Department of Insurance said that Matthew …

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Final Expense Brokerage

JANUARY 29, 2025

Jan 29, 2024 3:23:31 PM Contact Us Share: Final expense insurance is a niche that offers tremendous potential for agents looking to serve seniors and their families. However, for those just starting outor even those whove been in the game for a whilenavigating the complex world of final expense insurance can feel overwhelming.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 16, 2025

’s system last year stole months of their agents’ call and text logs, setting off a race within the bureau to protect the identities of confidential informants, a … FBI leaders have warned that they believe hackers who broke into AT&T Inc.’s

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Ever wonder how some insurance agents seem to glide through potential pitfalls without breaking a sweat? It’s not just about luck; it’s about having the right coverage. Errors and …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 7, 2025

Independent insurance agency network Renaissance reports it has has acquired the agency network business of Consolidated Insurance Agents Inc. CIA), an agency network based in Buffalo, New York. Renaissance said CIA’s 23 members collectively represent $47 million in premium and …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Catalyit, an insurance technology hub for independent insurance agents, is partnering with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc. the Big “I”) to support independent insurance agents in selecting, implementing and optimizing the right technologies for their agencies.

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PSM Brokerage

MARCH 24, 2025

What This Means for Agents: No Change to Current SEP Processes Agents can continue submitting applications for the Disaster/Emergency SEP directly with plans. Until then, agents should continue following existing procedures. Medicare Agent resources However, this requirement will no longer be implemented.

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Insurance agents in Florida and beyond are finding that some of their toughest competition now seems to be coming from firms that aren’t really insurance agencies at all at least not in the historical sense of the word. “They’re …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2024

A federal judge has ruled that a wholesale insurance agent’s claim against a retail agent for allegedly misrepresenting the exposure of an insured regarding violations of the federal telemarketing law should proceed to trial. In a case with origins back …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Being an insurance agent isn’t just about selling policies; it requires a combination of knowledge, dedication, and skills that help you succeed in a highly competitive industry. Whether you’re …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 27, 2024

parent company of Root Insurance Company, has partnered with personal lines insurance agency Goosehead Insurance, Inc. on a technology integration partnership they said will speed up Goosehead agents’ ability to sell Root insurance products. “Root and Goosehead identified …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Florida’s Department of Financial Services has posted its enforcement actions for much of the last half of 2024, listing 12 insurance agents and 43 adjusters who were penalized, suspended, or had their licenses revoked or voluntarily surrendered them. From June …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 25, 2024

Despite challenges posed by inflation, market volatility and rapidly changing technologies, independent agents remain positive about their businesses and report more optimistic perceptions of national business conditions than in 2023. The recent Nationwide Economic Impact Survey Report: Independent Insurance Agents …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

ORANGE, CA, November 6, 2024 – CITA Insurance Services and Ascot Insurance Company (Ascot) have partnered to deliver a new real estate agents and brokers error & omissions (E&O) program nationwide. This admitted insurance product was designed to provide professional …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Insurance agents and carriers in the path of Hurricane Milton reported only minor damage to their own offices and homes but a rapidly growing number of claims from residential and commercial policyholders for roof, flood and auto damage. The Florida …

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PSM Brokerage

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 19, 2025

Concerns about Florida-based insurance carriers masking profits with the help of affiliated companies has spilled across the border into Georgia, with one state senator calling for an investigation. Nabilah Islam Parkes, D-Duluth, this week sent a letter to Georgia …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Florida authorities in August arrested a well-known southwest Florida insurance agent, charging him with larceny and embezzlement of premiums. Reid McDaniel, 33, who was named the honorary mayor of North Fort Myers last year but who also was facing a …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 5, 2025

Florida legislative leaders, facing increasing pressure from the public and the press, this week pledged to investigate property insurers’ financial structures. And bills filed before the 2025 Legislature began this week also would require executive pay disclosure by carriers, along …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 9, 2025

Warped is the insurance world we live in, and here is what the future holds for … This is obviously a warped paraphrase of the famous line from The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Badges! I donit need no stinkini badges!

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

A former Ohio insurance agent was sentenced this month to five years of probation for thefts exceeding $1.4 Rhonda Chandler, of the Columbus area, stole and misappropriated funds, including premiums for pre-need life insurance policies, commonly known as burial …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 23, 2025

the Bermuda-based specialty insurer and reinsurer, announced a new strategic partnership with the independent insurance broker Holmes Murphy. SiriusPoint has partnered with Holmes Murphy, headquartered in Waukee, Iowa, and its wholly owned subsidiary and managing general agent Innovative … SiriusPoint Ltd.,

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Renaissance acquired the agency network business of United Agents of Arizona. The transaction follows the network’s 2023 acquisition of Agency Partners Inc., which brought 54 new agencies in Alabama and Georgia into the fold. Renaissance is a network of independent …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

announced the indictment of officers of Inter-Insurance Agency Services Ltd. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. and the firm for their roles in an eight-year scheme in which they allegedly provided more than $250 million in coverage to clients while …

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Redbird Agents

MARCH 18, 2025

We specialize in helping independent insurance agency owners navigate the complex process of selling their agency. Schedule a Confidential Meeting with Our M&A Team Begin M&A Intake Form Why Sell Your Insurance Agency? Our team not only has experience negotiating deals, but we have successfully sold our own insurance agencies.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 31, 2025

Are you a young insurance agent, 40 years old or younger? Do you know a young insurance agent? This is the final call for participating in this year’s Young Insurance Agents Opinion Survey! The deadline for participating is April 1.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 27, 2025

The Florida House subcommittee on insurance advanced two hotly debated bills Thursday, one supported by insurance agents but another that was opposed by agents and carriers alike. And another subcommittee voted to repeal the auto insurance personal injury protection law …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The growing adoption of data-driven underwriting and predictive analytics has given delegated underwriting authority enterprises (DUAEs) a competitive advantage within the insurance industry, with technology serving as a cornerstone for many of these operations. An AM Best survey of its …

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PSM Brokerage

JANUARY 27, 2025

At PSM Brokerage, we are more than just a resource for insurance agentswere your partner in success. With a diverse product portfolio and a suite of powerful agent programs and services, we provide everything you need to grow your business, serve your clients, and reach your goals.

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