1,800 Newly Independent Insurance Agencies

Kenny Urbania, President, CEO, Agency Collective, The Agency Cluster
Gary Hines, Executive Vice President, COO, Agency Collective, The Agency Cluster

 

In one fell swoop, 1,800 captive Nationwide agencies were unleashed to the independent world this summer. How will this affect the independent channel? How will these agencies handle the transition?

 

Our guests, Kenny Urbania and Gary Hines are in the thick of it, learning answers to important questions. They opened up The Agency Collective to help those agencies make their transition and quickly attracted hundreds of agencies seeking help. 

 

In this discussion, Kenny and Gary reveal:

 

• How these changes will affect the independent channel
• What their most successful agencies are doing differently
• Why some agencies will get stuck and left behind

 

If you’re serious about navigating the many changes in this industry, listen to this podcast to stay current with one of the biggest decisions impacting today’s agents. 

 

Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.