Local Management Vs. Home Office?

[doctor]

When selecting an insurance carrier, is it important to have a strong local manager? I'm looking at several carriers and I'm just curious if I will be working more with the local manager or the home office? One of the carriers I'm considering has great products and compensation, but I have not been impressed with the local manager.

I guess the better question is after I get appointed will I mainly be dealing with the company or the local manager for assistance?

Thanks.

 

[VolAgent]

It depends on the setup. What company is it? If it is a career shop, you will be dealing primarily with the local manager.

 

[doctor]

No, I am independent.

 

[VolAgent]

Odds are you could completely ignore the local manager then. Unless the HO specifically makes you deal with him.

 

[LGilmore]

Try to find both. A snarky GA or home office spells headaches and troubles, usually when you need them the least.