“The training was excellent. I wanted this to be an easy transition and SIS delivered, guiding us through each step. Everyone on our end completed all the online training modules assigned, making the transition smooth. When the SIS team arrived for on-site training, they were so committed. They weren’t going to leave until we understood how to use the system, and got the most out of it. Thanks to the training, I even use the system. I was scared to death of our old system because it was overly complicated, but I feel comfortable with Partner.”
-Pat Hull, Jacobs-Weber Insurance
Having helped hundreds of independent insurance agencies and thousands of individuals switch to the Partner Platform agency management system, SIS has developed effective training programs that enable successful change while building in flexibility to adapt to the unique needs of each independent insurance agency. Our programs provide a blend of SIS training professionals and content that is easily understood and effectively delivered through multiple channels including online video, on-site, phone and workshops.
In addition to a great training program and resources, the simplicity and intuitive design of the Partner Platform enable new staff as well as the most seasoned staff member at your agency to learn the program quickly. The ease of use for the Partner Platform helps address the time constraints in most agencies so that the learning curve is compressed and the ability to return to servicing clients and pursuing new business is accelerated.
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Your insurance agency marketing goal is to stand out among the noise. Identifying and investing in serving a niche market is one of the most efficient and effective ways to achieve this challenging goal.
When you serve a niche market, you have less competition, making it easier to gain new customers in a specific arena. Your agency is set apart as providing “X” type of insurance, making you distinctive. PIA National’s 2022 Independent Agent Survey found that respondents devoted more than 20% of their book of business to a niche market. You, too, can capitalize on this valuable strategy.
Planning for the Next Stage in Insurance Agency Management: Perpetuation
Over the past few years, there has been a surge in insurance agency management transitions. Mergers and acquisitions specifically are on the rise, with an estimated 550 deals, up 12% from the previous year, in the first quarter of 2021. While these transitions can be profitable for owners, they can come with significant trepidation and worry from employees and customers.
As an owner, you need to start thinking ahead about how to prepare your agency for its eventual ownership transition. Whether you plan to perpetuate internally or externally, it’s essential that you prepare. That preparation includes setting your agency up for its highest valuation, prepping your team, and investing in tools and processes to bring your agency into the future.
The Power of Relationship and Innovation in Insurance Tech
Good partners and partnerships are critical to success in any business, but it’s crucial in technology where the pace of change and breadth of innovation is high. Insurance tech is growing fast, and it’s critical to look to progressive partners to keep up with the pace.
Why Partnerships Matter
Innovations happen everywhere, every day. Things like electric cars, an increase in IoT, the interconnectedness of tech systems in healthcare and our own homes, and other innovations significantly impact our industry. These tech advances inform how insurers can gain data to inform policies and process claims.