May 18, 2020 #1 F Fabian New Member 1 I am new to the Independent agency side. Why do some carriers ask you if you are part of a network or aggregator? If you put yes, will they not appoint you directly?
I am new to the Independent agency side. Why do some carriers ask you if you are part of a network or aggregator? If you put yes, will they not appoint you directly?
May 19, 2020 #2 marindependent Guru 1000 Post Club 2,209 Mill Valley, CA There are many reasons: If you have a contract with an aggregator, the contract "may" preclude you from a direct appointment with that carrier. When getting an appointment most insurers want to know your past experience with other insurers: Policies in Force, etc. In addition many carriers do not want to deal with smaller agencies and would prefer that you access their products through an aggregator.
There are many reasons: If you have a contract with an aggregator, the contract "may" preclude you from a direct appointment with that carrier. When getting an appointment most insurers want to know your past experience with other insurers: Policies in Force, etc. In addition many carriers do not want to deal with smaller agencies and would prefer that you access their products through an aggregator.