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View More Recent Acquisition Transactions Explore MarshBerry Transactions Explore Industry Transactions Previous Next September 2023 iCap Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. has invested in Hub International Limited MarshBerry served as a transaction advisor to Hub International Limited Toggle Transaction Details September 2023 Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. has invested in Hub International Limited MarshBerry served as a transaction advisor to Hub International Limited Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. Hub International Limited September 2023 Buyer: Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. Seller: Hub International Limited Closed Date: September 14, 2023 Media: Goto PR Newswire MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as a transaction advisor to Hub International Limited September 2023 Acquisition One80 Intermediaries, LLC has acquired Euclid Enviant, LLC MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Euclid Insurance Services Toggle Transaction Details September 2023 One80 Intermediaries, LLC has acquired Euclid Enviant, LLC MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Euclid Insurance Services One80 Intermediaries, LLC has acquired Euclid Enviant, LLC Buyer: One80 Intermediaries, LLC Seller: Euclid Insurance Services # of Employees: 120 Closed Date: 09/01/23 MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Euclid Insurance Services September 2023 Acquisition Simplicity Group has acquired Hancock Brokerage MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hancock Brokerage Toggle Transaction Details 09/07/23 Simplicity Group has acquired Hancock Brokerage MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hancock Brokerage Simplicity Group has acquired Hancock Brokerage Buyer: Simplicity Group Seller: Hancock Brokerage # of Employees: 10 Closed Date: 09/01/23 Location: Louisiana MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hancock Brokerage August 2023 Acquisition Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC has acquired The Graham Company MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to The Graham Company Toggle Transaction Details August 2023 Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC has acquired The Graham Company MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to The Graham Company Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC has acquired The Graham Company Buyer: Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC Seller: The Graham Company Firm Type: Insurance and employee benefits broker # of Employees: 200 Closed Date: 08/01/2023 Location: Pennsylvania Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to The Graham Company July 2023 Acquisition Evertree Insurance Group has acquired The Banks Agency, Inc. MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group Toggle Transaction Details July 2023 Evertree Insurance Group has acquired The Banks Agency, Inc. MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group Evertree Insurance Group has acquired The Banks Agency, Inc. Buyer: Evertree Insurance Group Seller: The Banks Agency, Inc. # of Employees: 4 Closed Date: 7/7/2023 Location: Colorado Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group July 2023 Acquisition C3 Risk & Insurance Services has acquired Private Management Insurance Agency MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to C3 Risk & Insurance Services Toggle Transaction Details July 2023 C3 Risk & Insurance Services has acquired Private Management Insurance Agency MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to C3 Risk & Insurance Services C3 Risk & Insurance Services has acquired Private Management Insurance Agency Buyer: C3 Risk & Insurance Services Seller: Private Management Insurance Agency Closed Date: 7/20/2023 MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to C3 Risk & Insurance Services July 2023 Acquisition C3 Risk & Insurance Services has acquired Clark Insurance Agency MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to C3 Risk & Insurance Services Toggle Transaction Details July 2023 C3 Risk & Insurance Services has acquired Clark Insurance Agency MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to C3 Risk & Insurance Services C3 Risk & Insurance Services has acquired Clark Insurance Agency Buyer: C3 Risk & Insurance Services Seller: Clark Insurance Agency # of Employees: 50 Closed Date: 07/20/2023 MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to C3 Risk & Insurance Services July 2023 Acquisition Evertree Insurance Group has acquired Alliance Insurance Services MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group Toggle Transaction Details July 2023 Evertree Insurance Group has acquired Alliance Insurance Services MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group Evertree Insurance Group has acquired Alliance Insurance Services Buyer: Evertree Insurance Group Seller: Alliance Insurance Services # of Employees: 10 Closed Date: 7/7/2023 Location: Colorado Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group July 2023 Acquisition Evertree Insurance Group has acquired 1st American Insurance MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group Toggle Transaction Details July 2023 Evertree Insurance Group has acquired 1st American Insurance MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group Evertree Insurance Group has acquired 1st American Insurance Buyer: Evertree Insurance Group Seller: 1st American Insurance # of Employees: 25 Closed Date: 7/7/2023 Location: Colorado Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group July 2023 Acquisition Evertree Insurance Group has acquired Alex Johnson Insurance Agency Inc. MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group Toggle Transaction Details July 2023 Evertree Insurance Group has acquired Alex Johnson Insurance Agency Inc. MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group Evertree Insurance Group has acquired Alex Johnson Insurance Agency Inc. Buyer: Evertree Insurance Group Seller: Alex Johnson Insurance Agency Inc. # of Employees: 3 Closed Date: 07/01/2023 Location: Virginia Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group July 2023 Acquisition Alkeme Insurance has acquired Milestone Company MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Alkeme Insurance Toggle Transaction Details July 2023 Alkeme Insurance has acquired Milestone Company MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Alkeme Insurance Alkeme Insurance has acquired Milestone Company Buyer: Alkeme Insurance Seller: Milestone Company # of Employees: 50 Closed Date: 07/01/2023 Location: Ohio Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Alkeme Insurance July 2023 Acquisition Evertree Insurance Group has acquired State of Art Insurance Agency MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group Toggle Transaction Details July 2023 Evertree Insurance Group has acquired State of Art Insurance Agency MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group Evertree Insurance Group has acquired State of Art Insurance Agency Buyer: Evertree Insurance Group Seller: State of Art Insurance Agency Closed Date: 07/01/2023 Location: Washington DC MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group June 2023 Acquisition RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired First Insurance Group MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to First Insurance Group Toggle Transaction Details June 2023 RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired First Insurance Group MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to First Insurance Group RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired First Insurance Group Buyer: RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Seller: First Insurance Group # of Employees: 84 Closed Date: 06/30/23 Location: Ohio MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to First Insurance Group June 2023 Acquisition Novatae Risk Group has acquired Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc. MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc. Toggle Transaction Details June 2023 Novatae Risk Group has acquired Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc. MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc. Novatae Risk Group has acquired Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc. Buyer: Novatae Risk Group Seller: Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc. Firm Type: Wholesale # of Employees: 3 Closed Date: 06/30/23 Location: California Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc. June 2023 Acquisition RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired EbenConcepts Company MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to EbenConcepts Company Toggle Transaction Details June 2023 RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired EbenConcepts Company MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to EbenConcepts Company RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired EbenConcepts Company Buyer: RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Seller: EbenConcepts Company MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to EbenConcepts Company June 2023 Acquisition RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Orchestrate HR, Inc MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Orchestrate HR, Inc. Toggle Transaction Details June 2023 RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Orchestrate HR, Inc MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Orchestrate HR, Inc. RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Orchestrate HR, Inc. Buyer: RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Seller: OrchestrateHR, Inc. Closed Date: 06/16/2023 MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Orchestrate HR, Inc. June 2023 Acquisition King Insurance Partners has acquired Pavese-McCormick Agency, Inc. MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to King Insurance Partners Toggle Transaction Details June 2023 King Insurance Partners has acquired Pavese-McCormick Agency, Inc. MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to King Insurance Partners King Insurance Partners has acquired Pavese-McCormick Agency, Inc. Buyer: King Insurance Partners Seller: Pavese-McCormick Agency, Inc. Closed Date: 06/15/23 Location: New Jersey MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to King Insurance Partners June 2023 Acquisition Hub International Limited has acquired Johnston Lewis Associates, Inc. MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited Toggle Transaction Details June 2023 Hub International Limited has acquired Johnston Lewis Associates, Inc. MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited Hub International Limited has acquired Johnston Lewis Associates, Inc. Buyer: Hub International Limited Seller: Johnston Lewis Associates, Inc. # of Employees: 34 Closed Date: 06/01/2023 Location: Michigan Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited June 2023 Acquisition Hub International Limited has acquired Custom Results Corporate Consulting, LLC MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited Toggle Transaction Details June 2023 Hub International Limited has acquired Custom Results Corporate Consulting, LLC MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited Hub International Limited has acquired Custom Results Corporate Consulting, LLC Buyer: Hub International Limited Seller: Custom Results Corporate Consulting, LLC # of Employees: 3 Closed Date: 06/01/2023 Location: Michigan Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited June 2023 Acquisition Hub International Limited has acquired the Life and Health assets of Ibex Enterprises, Inc. MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited Toggle Transaction Details June 2023 Hub International Limited has acquired the Life and Health assets of Ibex Enterprises, Inc. MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited Hub International Limited has acquired the Life and Health assets of Ibex Enterprises, Inc. Buyer: Hub International Limited Seller: Ibex Enterprises, Inc. # of Employees: 3 Closed Date: 06/01/2023 Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited Proof is in the Numbers #1 M&A SELL SIDE ADVISOR WITH 1,100+ TOTAL TRANSACTIONS ADVISED (2009-2022) View More 2012-2022 $24 B In advised transaction value View More SINCE 1995 770 + M&A Top 100 Transactions View More 25 % of Total Advised & Tracked M&A Deal Flow View More 25 % of Total Advised & Tracked M&A Deal Flow View More 1200 + Firms providing data for benchmarking View More 1200 + Firms providing data for benchmarking SINCE 2004 515 + Diagnostic and confirmatory due diligence projects View More SINCE 2008 240 + Benefit Agency Transactions Explore Market Segments Based on maximum earn out value for deals closed; MarshBerry advised deals through 12/31/2022. As identified by the 100 largest brokers of U.S. business as identified by Business Insurance. These totals include certain transactions completed by Marsh, Berry & Company, LLC. professionals while employed at another firm, whereby substantially all of the assets were acquired by Marsh, Berry & Company, LLC. Total completed buy side and sell side transactions in the United States as reported by S&P Global Market Intelligence (1999 -2022). Services representing more than $58B in premium volume. There may be some duplication in the number of firms counted as certain firms subscribe to and/or provide data for multiple benchmarking services. Represents more than $4.1B of transaction value since 2008. Transaction value based on realistic earn out value for deals closed 1/1/2008 through 12/31/2022 in which MarshBerry was the advisor. Today's ViewPoint Get the latest insurance brokerage and wealth & retirement plan advisory trends and insights to help you navigate the complexities of advancing your firm at every stage of ownership. Subscribe Now August 31, 2023 BANK-OWNED INSURANCE MAY SOON BECOME OBSOLETE In the late 1990’s, the Barnett Bank case1 (1996) and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act2 (1999) opened the flood gates of bank attempts to drive fee-based income by cross-selling insurance to their banking August 29, 2023 THE RISKS OF HANDSHAKE AGREEMENTS IN INSURANCE BROKERAGE Referral agreements based on a handshake (or verbal contracts, or anything informal) are quite common in the insurance broker industry. Many brokers don’t see the point of taking the time and August 22, 2023 CALIFORNIA PERSONAL LINES AND ITS IMPACT ON THE INDEPENDENT BROKER California continues to be mother nature’s punching bag, as a combination punch of Tropical Storm Hilary and 5.1 magnitude earthquake both hit southern California on August 20, 2023. Meanwhile, not August 21, 2023 MAXIMIZING SUCCESS WITH INSURANCE CARRIERS THROUGH AGENCY NETWORK COLLABORATION Joining the right agency network has many benefits – including gaining access to top national and regional insurance carriers for unlocking direct carrier appointments. This is especially helpful October 10, 2023 INTERNAL PERPETUATION PLANNING: ENSURING THE LONGEVITY OF YOUR BUSINESS LEGACY Perpetuation, in the context of business planning, is often misunderstood and underestimated. It’s a term that carries both positive and negative connotations, rooted in the Latin word October 5, 2023 PREVENT DYSFUNCTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH BETTER STRATEGIES Insurance brokerages often have ownership structures with multiple partners, including family-owned operations and multi-generational leadership. While having multiple partners can bring a variety of October 3, 2023 TOP FIVE WAYS TO BUILD OPPORTUNITIES IN A HARD MARKET Business is tough right now, but there’s a lot you can do to get ready for a shift to more favorable conditions. Insurance agencies should start to prepare today since many strategies take time to October 3, 2023 THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF LEADERSHIP IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY Why is leadership important? In the insurance brokerage industry, the cultivation of future leaders is vital for the long-term sustainability of an organization. Insurance brokerages often rely September 28, 2023 TOP REASONS TO DO A PERIODIC FIRM VALUATION You probably know the value of many things in life. Most homeowners know the potential value of their home and many investors check the performance of their retirement portfolio daily. But what about September 28, 2023 THE SECRETS TO UNLOCKING GROWTH IN WEALTH ADVISORY Referrals, new business from clients, and business development remain the top three contributors for growth in wealth firms. But other strategies are worth a second glance. Are you doing all you can September 26, 2023 MARSHBERRY’S CONNECT SUMMIT: CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO At MarshBerry’s Connect Summit, leaders dove into transformative discussions about charting their path, cultivating growth, enhancing performance, gaining valuable insights on sales strategies, September 21, 2023 M&A DEALS FOR WEALTH ADVISORY FIRMS DIPS IN AUGUST With 21 announced wealth advisory merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, August 2023 brings the year-to-date (YTD) total deal count up to 183.1 August experienced a slight dip from July’s September 20, 2023 TOP 100 INSURANCE BROKERS LIST: HOW CAN FIRMS BREAK INTO THE BOTTOM 50? Business Insurance recently published their annual report on the Top 100 Insurance Brokers, ranked by revenue, for 2022. MarshBerry’s Scott Kegler, Senior Vice President, and Tommy McDonald, September 19, 2023 POSITION YOUR INSURANCE BROKERAGE FOR GROWTH IN ANY MARKET As the current market navigates through the economic cycle, many economists are predicting that the U.S. will sidestep a recession. However, the U.S. is still considered within the “contraction” September 18, 2023 THE BEST INSURANCE M&A PARTNERSHIPS START WITH A STRATEGIC PLAN Maybe it was the heat of the summer or the usual peak of family vacations, but insurance brokerage mergers & acquisitions (M&A) activity in August took a nap, delivering only 24 announced September 14, 2023 THE IMPORTANCE OF OWNING CLAIMS DATA FOR DELEGATED AUTHORITY FIRMS How important is data to what you do? This is a simple question nearly every delegated underwriting authority firm, such as Managing General Agents (MGAs), will have the same reply to: September 12, 2023 SIX KEYS TO BUILDING A VALUABLE FINANCE & INSURANCE FIRM F&I firms, or Finance and Insurance firms, specialize in providing finance and insurance-related products, such as vehicle service contracts, to car dealerships. For many owners of F&I firms, September 7, 2023 RIA FIRMS DELIVER POSITIVE RESULTS IN Q2 2023 In the Q2 earnings calls, four of the top wealth advisory firms communicated strong earnings and optimism about the outlook for the rest of 2023. In light of improved market conditions, firms remain September 6, 2023 TREAT CARRIERS AS PARTNERS, NOT VENDORS During challenging market times, how you work with your existing carriers can provide invaluable benefits in navigating individual carrier actions and business practices. Insurance brokers and September 5, 2023 SUCCESSFUL TALENT ACQUISITION BEGINS WITH GOOD TALENT MANAGEMENT A company’s success hinges on the caliber of its workforce. Are you recruiting when you should be developing current talent? Here’s how to shift to a more holistic and long-term perspective August 31, 2023 BANK-OWNED INSURANCE MAY SOON BECOME OBSOLETE In the late 1990’s, the Barnett Bank case1 (1996) and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act2 (1999) opened the flood gates of bank attempts to drive fee-based income by cross-selling insurance to their banking August 29, 2023 THE RISKS OF HANDSHAKE AGREEMENTS IN INSURANCE BROKERAGE Referral agreements based on a handshake (or verbal contracts, or anything informal) are quite common in the insurance broker industry. Many brokers don’t see the point of taking the time and August 22, 2023 CALIFORNIA PERSONAL LINES AND ITS IMPACT ON THE INDEPENDENT BROKER California continues to be mother nature’s punching bag, as a combination punch of Tropical Storm Hilary and 5.1 magnitude earthquake both hit southern California on August 20, 2023. Meanwhile, not August 21, 2023 MAXIMIZING SUCCESS WITH INSURANCE CARRIERS THROUGH AGENCY NETWORK COLLABORATION Joining the right agency network has many benefits – including gaining access to top national and regional insurance carriers for unlocking direct carrier appointments. This is especially helpful October 10, 2023 INTERNAL PERPETUATION PLANNING: ENSURING THE LONGEVITY OF YOUR BUSINESS LEGACY Perpetuation, in the context of business planning, is often misunderstood and underestimated. It’s a term that carries both positive and negative connotations, rooted in the Latin word October 5, 2023 PREVENT DYSFUNCTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH BETTER STRATEGIES Insurance brokerages often have ownership structures with multiple partners, including family-owned operations and multi-generational leadership. While having multiple partners can bring a variety of October 3, 2023 TOP FIVE WAYS TO BUILD OPPORTUNITIES IN A HARD MARKET Business is tough right now, but there’s a lot you can do to get ready for a shift to more favorable conditions. Insurance agencies should start to prepare today since many strategies take time to October 3, 2023 THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF LEADERSHIP IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY Why is leadership important? In the insurance brokerage industry, the cultivation of future leaders is vital for the long-term sustainability of an organization. Insurance brokerages often rely September 28, 2023 TOP REASONS TO DO A PERIODIC FIRM VALUATION You probably know the value of many things in life. Most homeowners know the potential value of their home and many investors check the performance of their retirement portfolio daily. But what about September 28, 2023 THE SECRETS TO UNLOCKING GROWTH IN WEALTH ADVISORY Referrals, new business from clients, and business development remain the top three contributors for growth in wealth firms. But other strategies are worth a second glance. Are you doing all you can September 26, 2023 MARSHBERRY’S CONNECT SUMMIT: CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO At MarshBerry’s Connect Summit, leaders dove into transformative discussions about charting their path, cultivating growth, enhancing performance, gaining valuable insights on sales strategies, September 21, 2023 M&A DEALS FOR WEALTH ADVISORY FIRMS DIPS IN AUGUST With 21 announced wealth advisory merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, August 2023 brings the year-to-date (YTD) total deal count up to 183.1 August experienced a slight dip from July’s September 20, 2023 TOP 100 INSURANCE BROKERS LIST: HOW CAN FIRMS BREAK INTO THE BOTTOM 50? Business Insurance recently published their annual report on the Top 100 Insurance Brokers, ranked by revenue, for 2022. MarshBerry’s Scott Kegler, Senior Vice President, and Tommy McDonald, September 19, 2023 POSITION YOUR INSURANCE BROKERAGE FOR GROWTH IN ANY MARKET As the current market navigates through the economic cycle, many economists are predicting that the U.S. will sidestep a recession. However, the U.S. is still considered within the “contraction” September 18, 2023 THE BEST INSURANCE M&A PARTNERSHIPS START WITH A STRATEGIC PLAN Maybe it was the heat of the summer or the usual peak of family vacations, but insurance brokerage mergers & acquisitions (M&A) activity in August took a nap, delivering only 24 announced September 14, 2023 THE IMPORTANCE OF OWNING CLAIMS DATA FOR DELEGATED AUTHORITY FIRMS How important is data to what you do? This is a simple question nearly every delegated underwriting authority firm, such as Managing General Agents (MGAs), will have the same reply to: September 12, 2023 SIX KEYS TO BUILDING A VALUABLE FINANCE & INSURANCE FIRM F&I firms, or Finance and Insurance firms, specialize in providing finance and insurance-related products, such as vehicle service contracts, to car dealerships. For many owners of F&I firms, September 7, 2023 RIA FIRMS DELIVER POSITIVE RESULTS IN Q2 2023 In the Q2 earnings calls, four of the top wealth advisory firms communicated strong earnings and optimism about the outlook for the rest of 2023. In light of improved market conditions, firms remain September 6, 2023 TREAT CARRIERS AS PARTNERS, NOT VENDORS During challenging market times, how you work with your existing carriers can provide invaluable benefits in navigating individual carrier actions and business practices. Insurance brokers and September 5, 2023 SUCCESSFUL TALENT ACQUISITION BEGINS WITH GOOD TALENT MANAGEMENT A company’s success hinges on the caliber of its workforce. Are you recruiting when you should be developing current talent? Here’s how to shift to a more holistic and long-term perspective August 31, 2023 BANK-OWNED INSURANCE MAY SOON BECOME OBSOLETE In the late 1990’s, the Barnett Bank case1 (1996) and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act2 (1999) opened the flood gates of bank attempts to drive fee-based income by cross-selling insurance to their banking August 29, 2023 THE RISKS OF HANDSHAKE AGREEMENTS IN INSURANCE BROKERAGE Referral agreements based on a handshake (or verbal contracts, or anything informal) are quite common in the insurance broker industry. Many brokers don’t see the point of taking the time and August 22, 2023 CALIFORNIA PERSONAL LINES AND ITS IMPACT ON THE INDEPENDENT BROKER California continues to be mother nature’s punching bag, as a combination punch of Tropical Storm Hilary and 5.1 magnitude earthquake both hit southern California on August 20, 2023. Meanwhile, not August 21, 2023 MAXIMIZING SUCCESS WITH INSURANCE CARRIERS THROUGH AGENCY NETWORK COLLABORATION Joining the right agency network has many benefits – including gaining access to top national and regional insurance carriers for unlocking direct carrier appointments. 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