Operating Your Own Business
Business success often times depends on the level of support you are given as part of an organization. All things being equal, the advantage when running an insurance agency goes to the agent able to focus on soliciting, educating and servicing their clientele without the day to day burden of running a business.
The table below differentiates between three primary insurance paths taken by the typical agent. Although not exhaustive, this list does outline the most pressing concerns expressed by agents we talk to every day. We know there is a LOT MORE to think about than just markets and money so after you compare, take a look at the options we offer then call us, or fill out the form, and lets get your questions answered.
| Join Our Alliance |
Captive |
Independent |
PCIIA Independent |
| Represent different insurance carriers to find you the best combination of insurance price, range, coverage, and service |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Provide unbiased advice so clients can choose the best insurance in the marketplace |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Reduce bottom line back office expenses by sharing in the cost with other agents |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| One-stop shopping for a full range of insurance products - home, renters, auto, business, life, health & employee benefits |
No |
Maybe |
Yes |
| Pass your agency to family/friends or leave a Legacy when you're ready to retire |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Operate your agency with out carrier production requirements |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Organization provides experienced agents to help you, then rewards your protection |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Own your own business without incurring large overhead costs for staff to manage operational tasks? |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Options to operate your agency wherever and however you choose |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Build your own agency brand and capitalize on the brand of a national company |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Are obligated to sell products irrespective of client needs |
Yes |
Maybe |
No |
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Meet Our Most Valuable Player
Alex Pieters
Pieters Insurance - Minden, Nevada
MINDEN, Nevada — A small community of just more than 3,000 residents east of the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, Minden, Nevada, is a quiet little town in the heart of the Carson Valley.
For just about a quarter of a century, Alex Pieters was one of a handful of police officers in the county seat of Douglas County.
Knowing the community as he does, it made sense that Alex would hang his shingle in this community that once boasted it was a getaway destination for some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Clark Gable and Jean Harlow.
Alex understands that to succeed in a small town, being competitive with price is important.
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