Smart Choice or SIAA?

[GA Agent]

I just opened my independent agency & currently join Smart Choice. I need more carriers to work with, especially autos. Smart choice only got me appointed with Foremost and Hallmart (very high rates). Recently, I contacted SIAA and they told me I have to terminate my contract with Smart Choice in order to sign up with them. The reason I am debating to leave Smart Choice because I can not get a carrier with a competitive auto & home rates. DOes anyone have any good or bad experiences with SIAA that can share?

Thanks in advance!

 

[stuy119]

The Search Function - it works.

 

[sgriswold]

If I recall, Smart Choice had some sort of noncompete or other cumbersome exit clause. Not sure how that may affect you.

I did extensive research before starting up my agency's P&C branch. Ended up going with SIAA and it's probably one of the best things I could have done. It's almost paid for itself in the first year.

 

[FLInsa]

SIAA for-the-win.
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