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Can I get Carrier Appointments through Firefly?
So, you’re ready to go independent. You’ve got the plan, the skills, and the confidence to boot. Now it’s time to put yourself out there […]
Is the Grass Greener on the Independent Side?
If you are a captive agent you may wonder if the grass is actually greener on the independent side. And if so, how much greener? […]
About Having Insurance Producers
Prospective agents often ask, “can I have people work as producers for me?” Here’s what you need to know: Many agents run successful agencies with […]
Two Great Paths for Writing Commercial Insurance
One fun thing about being an independent insurance agent is the ability to get more chances at writing commercial risks. Firefly agents have two great […]
Stop Using Middleman Brokers to Sell Policies
This is how Brandon in Ohio described what it was like getting carriers with Firefly: “When I decided to work with Firefly, I hoped they would […]
How Much Does it Cost to Start an Insurance Agency?
When you start an agency, you’ll want to be careful about how and where you spend your money. We want you to only use it […]
How to Sell Commercial Insurance Successfully
Selling commercial insurance successfully requires agents to develop specific knowledge around the industry they want to serve. While it may seem attractive and lucrative to […]
Introducing Your 24×7 Assistant
Our team members love you, but they love their families too so they aren’t available 24×7. But, since we know agents often work around the […]
Freedom Friday: Tony’s Clients Encouraged him to Grow Faster
Tony was growing fast as a captive agent. He had a great experience as a captive but his clients and referral partners encouraged him to […]
Freedom Friday: How David Used a Team to Leap to Independence
David started off strong with as a captive Farmers Insurance agent, but after 18 months realized that he needed to make a change. Teamwork was […]
“Just Do It”: Commercial Field Underwriting
via GPHY Whether it’s filing taxes or unloading the dishwasher, there are some things in life that are necessary but a bit tedious. And sometimes, […]
Are You a Good Fit for Firefly?
The more options you learn about as you figure out how to start your independent insurance agency, the more confused/overwhelmed you may feel: You may […]
How Exactly Does Firefly’s All-for-One Requirement Work?
You need to grow your in-force Firefly premium by $100,000 per year until you reach $500,000 of in-force premium. To be clear, the requirement is […]
Freedom Friday: Mary’s Journey to Finding her Best Fit
Mary loves people and knew that she wanted to work in sales. Finding insurance and Firefly didn’t happen right away. We hope Mary’s journey gives […]
Insurance Agent Commission Structure at Firefly
As you consider options to grow your agency, you’ll find there are plenty of insurance aggregators, clusters, and networks out there. Each has their own […]
Freedom Friday | Why Brandon is Still Smiling after Six Years with Firefly
No two agents have the same journey, but we can all learn from each other’s experiences. Brandon is six years in with Firefly, and in […]
Freedom Friday: How are You with Your Current Agency?
When we asked Sherri what kind of an impact working with Firefly has had on her personal life she smiled and told us “My kids […]
E, I, E&O
Agents working with Firefly are required to have E&O coverage in the amount of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. There […]
Freedom Friday: Evan’s Leap to Independent Agent
“It’s said that a wise person learns from his mistakes. A wiser one learns from others’ mistakes. But the wisest person of all learns from […]
What Makes Firefly Different?
Many organizations can get agents appointed with insurance carriers. You may be wondering what makes Firefly different from those companies. Our answer is… 1. More […]