The insurance industry offers a wealth of opportunities for budding entrepreneurs and professionals alike. Whether you aspire to start selling insurance or launch your own insurance agency, the steps outlined below will guide you through your journey.
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In this spotlight, we interviewed Nick Ramirez, a Goosehead Insurance agency owner in California. Nick was new to the insurance industry when he launched his agency, and years later his business is flourishing in California’s challenging hard market. Read more about his proudest career moments and learn what advice he has for prospective agency owners.
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Choosing a career as an insurance agent can be rewarding, but it's important to understand the differences between being a captive insurance agent and an independent one. A captive insurance agent works exclusively for one insurance company and sells policies and products only from that insurer. While this arrangement can offer certain benefits, such as job security and access to a well-known brand, it comes with several notable disadvantages.
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The insurance industry in the United States is undergoing significant changes, with several states limiting product offerings and some carriers withdrawing from markets altogether. This trend poses a unique set of challenges for insurance agents, who find it increasingly difficult to obtain licenses and maintain a diverse portfolio of products to offer their customers.
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In this Q&A, we connected with Joey Bertrand, owner of a Goosehead Insurance franchise in Dallas, Texas. Joey has consistently been one of the top-producing agencies in the company. Almost ten years later, he is dedicated to growing his business and training the next generation of insurance agents.
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Following their time in the military, veterans often look for a second career that taps into the skillsets learned from service and that provides financial stability, career freedom, and a way to serve their communities. To accomplish these needs, Franchise Business Review found that 25% of veterans seek to start their own business.
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As the intermediary between policyholders and insurance companies, agents play a critical role in building trust, offering sound advice, and navigating the intricacies of policy details. But what are the ingredients of an insurance agent who truly stands out?
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In this spotlight, we interviewed Mohamed Kandil, a Goosehead Insurance agency owner in New Jersey, about his impressive change from captive insurance agent to independent franchise agency owner. Through this career change, he discovered the unlimited potential and resources available to him in the Goosehead franchise model. Read more about his favorite parts of owning a small business and what trends he’s seeing in the insurance market.
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