The Agent of the Future – Today

Peter and I host the “On Point” podcast for Insurance Journal. Over the past year, we have had the opportunity to talk with several smart, creative and talented young independent agents including Rick Dinger, Ryan Hanley, Chris Jordan, Jason Cass and Linda Rey. I have been fascinated listening to these independent agents talk about our industry and how they are doing business. In my opinion, they are redefining and reinventing the traditional agency model – they represent a new generation of agent.

They are using technology and social media to build relationships and communicate subject matter expertise, differentiate their brand and grow their business. Collectively this group has built virtual offices and produced informative, creative and occasionally outrageous videos. They have been industry leaders when it comes to blogging and effective use of Twitter, Facebook,  Linkedin and YouTube. While protecting client’s assets is serious business for these agents insurance is also fun. Read more