The private insurance market has a blind spot. Owners and agents are aging, but fewer than half have a perpetuation plan in place. The following 5 Keys to Successful Perpetuation Planning will help you create a plan that will facilitate…
Most small business owners consider selling their ventures at least twice in their first decade of operation, and challenging fields like insurance are no exception to the rule. If you’re trying to determine whether this is the right time to…
Over the past several years, demand for insurance agencies has been growing steadily. While this is excellent news for would-be sellers, buyers must find the right balance between scrambling to place a competitive offer quickly and doing their due diligence….
Once you have decided to move forward with selling your insurance agency, it can seem like the most difficult part of the process is finding a qualified buyer. However, you may find that negotiations are often where the challenge truly…
There are many different reasons why insurance agency owners may choose to sell a successful business, which means there are also an equal number of potential Merger and Acquisition (M&A) strategies. Simply wanting to leave the industry or to focus…
When exploring your options for selling your business, it’s important to think about how the sale will impact different stakeholders in your company. Your dedicated team has helped you make your business the success that it is today. The…
After a long and successful career, many owners of independent insurance agencies decide they want to sell their business. Changing life circumstances like retirement or health issues and shifts in business interests can affect an owner’s desire to sell….
Selling your insurance agency requires a lot of careful planning and patience. It can take months to find qualified buyers, allow them to review your agency, and to arrange financing for the transaction. While it may take time to sell…
Technology in the insurance industry is changing at breakneck speeds. This shift is affecting insurance agencies from all sides. Every aspect of daily life is now influenced by technology. Insurance companies are not exempt from this fast-paced transition. The…
Mergers and acquisitions amongst insurance agencies continue to grow. That’s great news whether you’re buying or selling. However, the deal of the decade isn’t worth the paper it’s written on if it’s poorly executed. Business ventures such as these require…