S4 EP77: Taking Your Agency Independent - Dan Lewis, Head of Network, Brightway Insurance

On the Insurance Coffee House podcast, host Nick Hoadley welcomes Dan Lewis, Head of Network at Brightway Insurance, one of the fastest-growing personal lines agency networks in the U.S.Dan shares his two-decade journey across financial services and exclusive agency leadership at Farmers Insurance, where he led strategic distribution across multiple U.S. territories. He explains why he made the leap to Brightway, driven by a belief in the future of the independent agency channel and a desire to empower entrepreneurs at scale.At Brightway, Dan is helping to reshape agency ownership by combining franchise support, centralized service, and proprietary technology to enable owners to grow faster than ever before. He highlights how Brightway offers five core pillars: a trusted brand, robust carrier access, full-service customer support, advanced tech through its Fusion platform, and a vibrant agent community.He also shares the company’s focus on scaling through real estate and lender referral networks, and how Brightway’s unique in-house recruiting and producer training programs help new franchisees build high-performing teams from day one.For insurance professionals ready to explore ownership or transition from captive to independent, Dan offers actionable advice on mindset, hiring, and how to assess your fit with Brightway’s scalable, support-driven model.Connect with Dan Lewis on LinkedIn or visit Brightway Insurance to learn more.The Insurance Coffee House Podcast is brought to you by Insurance Search.We are a global Insurance Executive Search Consultancy, supporting Insurance and Insurtech businesses to attract and retain the very best insurance talent.Find out more about showcasing your employer brand as a guest on the Insurance Coffee House Podcast or sign up to our News and Insights.Or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram.Insurance Executive Search Consultants in USA, London and Bermuda.Copyright Insurance Search 2025 - All Rights Reserved.