Category: Start an independent insurance agency
How to Know if Firefly is a Good Fit for You
Our goal is to help you find your best path to starting an independent agency, even if that path is not with Firefly. And it’s […]
What if Agents had to go Back to What They Were Doing Before Firefly?
One way to judge the value of a big decision is to ask yourself: What if you had to go back to the way things […]
Working Without Firefly is Like Eating Soup With a Knife or Fork
Imagine you’re seated in a fine restaurant and the waiter brings to you a big bowl of delicious soup – along with a knife and […]
Your Guide to Insurance Agency Producer Commission Splits
Curious about agency producer commissions splits? Learn the financial difference between captive & independent agents today!
What do Successful Firefly Agents Have in Common?
The most successful Firefly agents are the ones who have solved the “marketing” problem, and are looking to solve the “market” problem. For example, watch […]
How Many Ways are There to Start an Independent Agency?
We are not here to trick you for our own benefit. You asked how many ways there are to start an independent agency, we’ll tell […]
Why do Insurance Agents Fail?
They say that failure isn’t fatal. But it can still hurt! When you open your own independent insurance agency, we want to help you steer […]
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 […]
What Expenses Will I Incur When I Start my 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 […]
90% Commission Split. Always.
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 […]
Stop Using a Middleman 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 […]
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 […]
Can I Keep my Current Appointments and Still Work With Firefly?
Unless there is something wrong with you, you don’t love your carrier relationships as much as you love your kids, pets, or even a favorite […]
What if I Decide That Firefly Isn’t for me?
When we need to buy something from a big box store, Costco is easily our favorite. The adults love the low prices, and the kids really love […]
What Questions Should you be Asking?
Hopefully you’re researching as much as you can to decide which outlet offers the right solution for you. Agents sometimes request a list of questions […]
What About Writing in Multiple States?
Many Firefly agents are licensed and writing business in multiple states. This video shows how that works, and why carriers want to see a good […]
What About Life Insurance?
Firefly agents have more insurance options to help their customers with home, car, and business insurance than almost anyone. But what about life insurance? Thanks […]
For Agents Unfamiliar with Production Requirements
Less brand recognition, and not as much marketing co-op from a captive carrier are two examples of drawbacks of being independent instead of captive. But […]
Does Firefly Work with Brand New Agents?
Insurance companies often give the impression that they only want to appoint agents who already have “great skills.” New or inexperienced agents might feel like […]
Are all Insurance Aggregators and Clusters the Same?
When I was in college, my close friend Tom and I would occasionally debate over the food joints near our dorms. A Virginia native, he […]