Networking with other agents with similar goals and objectives. Members utilize e-mail to communicate regularly. Frequently assistance is available in locating the right market for a particular type of business. Ideas are shared on methods to improve production, efficiency, and profit.
Direct appointments with an outstanding group of insurance companies. You have direct access to your underwriters and in many cases your own agency code established with the companies. Your mail and your accounting stays between you and the company.
Dramatically increased profit sharing revenues. Most members receive enough increase in profit sharing payments to more than offset the annual fees. With some markets direct commissions are also higher because of the high combined volume. PIIB enjoys very low average 5-year loss ratios with our markets.
Carrier volume requirements are more easily met when volumes are pooled. Once a carrier sees that PIIB is a group of agents that work together to satisfy growth and profit needs they embrace the value PIIB brings to them.
You keep 100% of your commissions. PIIB's cost structure is an initiation fee, a flat monthly fee and 10% of the pooled profit sharing. No part of your direct commissions is shared with PIIB.
The annual trade show and an annual Awards luncheon facilitate member/carrier communication and recognition.
Business Planning and Marketing Plan assistance is available through consulting with President, Larry Manning. Larry's 28 years with The Hartford has exposed him to hundreds of agency operations and years of business planning training and experience that he can share with member agencies on request.