The Value of Your Insurance Association With Jason Ernest

Today we are talking with Jason Ernest who is the President and CEO of Insurance Agents and Brokers.  This is an insurance association for Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania insurance agents. In this episode we are talking about independent agency challenges and innovative tools IAB is providing as solutions. If you are an insurance agent or agency owner, I would strongly suggest you consider membership in your association. They offer a lot of value but this particular association is positioning itself as a partner for the agency principal, not just an association that offers trainings and advocacy. QUESTIONS WE ASK What must agencies do to stay relevant and successful in this competitive environment? Does IAB have a strategy for attracting young talent to the industry? Where do you see the independent agency system?  WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM LISTENING What agents need to do to make the phone ring The two R's that agencies need to stop depending on Why some restaurant workers make ideal insurance agents How to leverage IAB to keep you focused on growing a profitable agency ABOUT OUR GUEST - JASON ERNEST Jason is the President / CEO of IAB - Independent Agents and Brokers. Connect with IAB on LinkedIn Facebook   Twitter  ABOUT THE PODCAST HOST This episode of the Business of Insurance is hosted by Debbie DeChambeau, CIC, AAI, CPIA. Debbie is an insurance agent with an extensive business and marketing background. Her focus is helping insurance professionals be more successful. In addition to hosting this podcast, she is the host of the Select Business Team podcast and Divorce Exposed podcast. Connect with Debbie on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram.