Hey gang.
Heres my situation. I am 24, i opened up the beginning of this year, in Pennsylvania. I graduated college in May. My parents own a local real estate office so my office is within their building. Perks of this is a rather large network and free rent. I have about 22,000 in premiums so far. I have a background selling mortages and real estate. If your wondering why the switch, I just wanted to pursue something outside the family business on my own.
Smart Choice was the only MGA I could find that would work with me.
I see a few negative comments about MGAs, some particularly about Smart Choice, but so far I am rather happy with them. They helped me get direct with Foremost. On my own I got direct with Progressive and a couple nonstandard Autos.
I have been trying to contact other companies for other markets but it has been rather difficult to even get the right person on the phone to begin the appointment process. They are never in the office and never return their calls. I understand why, high risk new agency, but I feel as if once i explain my situation they should be more willing to work with me.
Bottom line, what im seeking help with:
I have non standard auto, check. I have progressive, check. I have travelers encompass grange for packaged auto and home, check. I need a provider for monoline home as well as auto. Also landlord.
What companies do you suggest I reach out to and how do I go about doing so? Should I explain who am currently appointed by as well as the MGA?
Erie told me they already have representation in my town, which sounded silly to me, they dont want more business? but no matter what i said they were not interested. Westfield will allow me to write packaged products soon. Philadelphia Contributionship has proven to be very difficult to talk to the right person, I call daily to get put into voicemail.
Any comments and tips would be highly appreciated.
Heres my situation. I am 24, i opened up the beginning of this year, in Pennsylvania. I graduated college in May. My parents own a local real estate office so my office is within their building. Perks of this is a rather large network and free rent. I have about 22,000 in premiums so far. I have a background selling mortages and real estate. If your wondering why the switch, I just wanted to pursue something outside the family business on my own.
Smart Choice was the only MGA I could find that would work with me.
I see a few negative comments about MGAs, some particularly about Smart Choice, but so far I am rather happy with them. They helped me get direct with Foremost. On my own I got direct with Progressive and a couple nonstandard Autos.
I have been trying to contact other companies for other markets but it has been rather difficult to even get the right person on the phone to begin the appointment process. They are never in the office and never return their calls. I understand why, high risk new agency, but I feel as if once i explain my situation they should be more willing to work with me.
Bottom line, what im seeking help with:
I have non standard auto, check. I have progressive, check. I have travelers encompass grange for packaged auto and home, check. I need a provider for monoline home as well as auto. Also landlord.
What companies do you suggest I reach out to and how do I go about doing so? Should I explain who am currently appointed by as well as the MGA?
Erie told me they already have representation in my town, which sounded silly to me, they dont want more business? but no matter what i said they were not interested. Westfield will allow me to write packaged products soon. Philadelphia Contributionship has proven to be very difficult to talk to the right person, I call daily to get put into voicemail.
Any comments and tips would be highly appreciated.
