John Prichard – President of OLI Insurance Services, and Executive Vice President of Heffernan Insurance Brokers

Innovation is alive and well in the agency system! Here’s how one company supports agents with cutting edge service…

They say the agency channel is under siege from disrupters who want to knock the agent out of the equation. What should an agent do? Hide their head in the sand? No! Here’s one agency advocate with a vision – and a solution! John Prichard, President of OLI Insurance Services (and a third generation retail agent) holds the belief that agents matter – and, he has a vision that with a little help, agents can build on their strength, and keep on growing:

• Many agents do feel threatened by the mere pace of change. John shares his insights on the trends and forces agents should keep their eye on.
• What do agents do that no other channel can do? And, who is the ideal customer for the agency channel? John uses his vast experience to show how agents can deliver on a promise that consumers really care about.
• Technology, sales support, market access…John shares his vision for small and local agent, and how his innovative company can help them in turbulent times.

If you care about the agency channel…want to know about the innovations that are injecting energy back into the channel…or, if you’re a small or local agent wanting every ‘unfair advantage,’ don’t miss this exciting conversation!

What are other agents & brokers doing to thrive? What are the biggest trends affecting the retail insurance agent & broker? What are the most important strategies and tactics you need to grow faster? Find out here in the Connected Insurance Podcast, where Michael Jans discusses the biggest issues affecting the independent insurance agent and broker with the industries leading figures.