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Everything you need to know about building an independent insurance agency — from understanding aggregators to growing your book of business.
Aggregator Fundamentals
How Insurance Aggregators Work and Why They Exist
A complete guide to how insurance aggregators work: pooled volume, carrier access, commission structures, and why thousands of independent agents use them.
8 min readWhy Carriers Work with Aggregators
Understand why insurance carriers prefer working with aggregators over individual agents, and how this benefits your agency.
6 min readWhy Some Agents Don’t Like Aggregators
An honest look at the common complaints about insurance aggregators — and which concerns are valid vs. outdated.
7 min readHow It Works
Aggregator Models: Master Code vs. Direct Appointments
The critical difference between master code and direct appointment models — and why it matters for your book ownership.
6 min readUnderstanding Aggregator Agreements
What to look for in an aggregator agreement before you sign. Commission splits, book ownership, exit terms, and red flags.
7 min readBuilding Your Agency
What “Book Ownership” Really Means in Insurance
Your book of business is the most valuable asset you will build. Here is what ownership actually means — and how to protect it.
7 min readInsurance Commission Splits and Profit Sharing Explained
How commission splits work, what profit sharing really means, and how to evaluate what you are actually keeping.
7 min readChoosing an Aggregator
Comparing Insurance Aggregators: What to Look For
A framework for evaluating insurance aggregators side by side — carriers, economics, support, technology, and culture.
8 min readHow to Evaluate an Insurance Aggregator Partnership
What to research when comparing insurance aggregator sites and programs — beyond the marketing pitch.
6 min readThe Best Insurance Agency Aggregator: What Makes One Stand Out
What separates a great aggregator from the rest — and the specific criteria that matter most for your agency.
7 min readGetting Started
What Is an Independent Insurance Agent?
The difference between captive and independent agents, how aggregators fit in, and why independence matters for your career.
7 min readWhy Join an Insurance Cluster or Network?
The benefits of joining an insurance cluster — carrier access, volume leverage, and the support system independent agents need.
6 min readReady to Build Your Independent Agency?
IPA gives you 50+ carriers, book ownership from day one, and the systems to grow — without quotas or hidden fees.