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Burnout Crisis Brews in Independent Agencies, Report Finds

The insurance industry has always demanded resilience, but today’s hard market is testing independent agencies like never before. Skyrocketing premiums, tighter underwriting and relentless sales pressures are creating a high-stress environment — and it’s taking a toll on agency staff, according to a new report. One of the biggest challenges independent insurance agencies face is…

How Insurance Agencies Can Attract Talent in a Tight Job Market

How Insurance Agencies Can Attract Talent in a Tight Job Market

Recruiting new talent has always been difficult for the insurance industry, and that includes independent agencies and brokerages. And thanks to the continuing tight job market, it’s harder than ever.   As more insurance executives and producers start entering retirement, there’s an urgent need to recruit and groom the next generation of insurance professionals. But…