A growing number of established successful agencies as well as agencies new in the business have discovered that joining an insurance network can have a dramatic impact on growth and the ability to serve their clients. While there are extraordinary differences in how individual networks operate, all are focused on improving the efficiency and profitability of the agents in their group. Many insurance carriers are unaware of benefits that working with a network could bring to their agent distribution capabilities, and thus pay a higher cost of acquisition.
Come listen to a panel of successful insurance agents who overcame common objections and made the decision to join a network. Hear how this decision has positively impacted business and improved their access to and relationships with a broader range of insurance markets.
Vinnie Hager
President | JGS Insurance
Vinnie Hager joined JGS Insurance in 1989 after graduating from Villanova University’s School of Business with a degree in Finance. As President he has overseen the growth of JGS from a small family agency to being recognized by Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Property/Casualty Agencies in the US.
Dave Taylor
Principal/CEO | FirstMark Insurance
Dave entered the insurance industry in 1987 and spent his first 27 years in the captive sector with Farmers Insurance as an agency owner. In 2013, Dave sold his Farmers agency and launched FirstMark Insurance Group with his business partner Andrew Cowan. Together, they have built one of the fastest growing Independent Agencies in the Northwest.
John Hannon
President | Evarts Tremaine
A graduate of Miami University with a degree in Economics, John joined Evarts Tremaine in 2000, and earned the CPCU designation in 2004. He is a graduate of the 2017 Certified Advisor of Personal Insurance class at the Wharton School of UPenn and is currently pursuing the Certified Personal Risk Manager designation.
Leanne Ross
SVP | Renaissance Alliance
As SVP, Agency Recruitment Leanne spearheads growth strategy and sales process to bring on new member agencies. She is responsible for recruiting and managing a sales team and contributing to the strategy and direction of the organization. A CIC, CRM, and a licensed property & casualty producer, she holds a B.S. in Business from Michigan State University.
Roger Luttrell
Partner | Benton Luttrell Insurance
Roger serves as Partner and Owner of Benton Luttrell Insurance. He holds a CIC designation and has been in the insurance business for 35 years. Proudly, most of those years have been with the Benton Luttrell Brown family. “I appreciate the outstanding people that I get to associate with on a daily basis.”
Steve Pearson
President | ISU
Insurance agency owner for 20 years, President of ISU Insurance Agency Network since 2008. Insurance industry contributions include presenting over 50 CISR and CIC Programs. 13 years service on board positions with The National Alliance CISR Board of Governors and CIC Board of Governors. Born in San Francisco, Steve earned Economics Bachelor degree from University of California, Berkeley.
Henry Marvin
President | Stephen B. Marvin Agency
For over two decades, Henry has served as President of the ISU Stephen B. Marvin Agency. The agency has operated continuously for 109 years in Lancaster, CA, selling Commercial, Personal and Benefits for the past 30. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Henry holds a Certified Insurance Councilor designation. He is a board member of the California State Fund and Republic Indemnity.