How Much Does it Cost to Run an Insurance Agency?

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  • Опубликовано: 7 апр 2020
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Комментарии • 36

  • @Hugo__IV
    @Hugo__IV 4 года назад +10

    I think I found your channel at the right time! I'm looking to start my agency and man, your channel is like a college course on starting a small successful business the right way. Keep making these video man! Thank you so much for the help.

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  4 года назад +1

      That is great timing! I'm glad you got some value out of it. Let me know if there's anything specifically I can help out with so I can make more videos that can help others out too. Thanks for the comment!

  • @Stayezmyfriend
    @Stayezmyfriend 2 года назад +2

    20 years as an insurance agent. Starting the process of becoming an owner. Glad I found your channel.

  • @izzalderwish8104
    @izzalderwish8104 3 года назад

    Thank you for this simplified and to the point explanation

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  3 года назад

      Izz Alderwish it’s my pleasure Izz. I’m happy you got some value from it!

  • @kayfranco3200
    @kayfranco3200 2 года назад +1

    I’m getting ready to start my own independent agency and you are so helpful here!

  • @katrailharris6561
    @katrailharris6561 3 года назад +1

    Hey Chris... I really appreciate the content. Just like @hugoLopez just said, I found your videos at the right time. My wife and I are going to step out on faith 2021 to do our on thing. We are currently captive agents and we want the freedom and we are willing to work hard. Thanks again!

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  3 года назад +1

      Katrail Harris you guys will crush it! Just believe in the vision and work your ass off and it will become reality 👍🏻

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  3 года назад

      Katrail Harris going live in 2 minutes! I can answer any questions you have!

  • @Onceinawhile29
    @Onceinawhile29 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the info. Love your videos very informative and straight to the point. What state are you at ? I am looking forward in opening my own buissness.

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  3 года назад +1

      Hi Cindy, sorry for the late response! I'm in CA. I appreciate the positive feedback and let me know if you ever need help getting going. Feel free to email me at Chris@adelfiainsurance.com

    • @Onceinawhile29
      @Onceinawhile29 3 года назад

      @@christheinsuranceguy thank you, you are awesome!

  • @davideagin5321
    @davideagin5321 3 года назад

    You need to find the right aggregator company to get you started. Like you said, it's almost impossible to start on your own. There are a lot of ways to cut corners even more if you have experience in the industry already and know what avenues to take. A few thousand bucks can get you going, you just have to make sure you're producing enough in the first few months to swallow the low costs and after that you'll be good to go.

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  3 года назад

      David Eagin definitely agree with you on this. If there’s any way of getting direct appointments right from the start, I would recommend trying that for at least a few months. It’s just really tough getting an appointment with a big name early on..unless you have some connections!

    • @sjc1235
      @sjc1235 3 года назад

      Chris The Insurance Guy
      Which alliance/cluster can get you direct access? faster/turnkey.

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  3 года назад

      I’m with SIAA and they have been great

  • @zs2549
    @zs2549 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing! How much do you pay for E&O and other required insurance for the biz?

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  2 года назад

      E&O is about $600-800 annually and GL is about the same. Total roughly $1200

  • @salomonsanchez4341
    @salomonsanchez4341 3 года назад +1

    I thought you mentioned in another video E&O insurance and surety bond are also required. Can you explain about this please.

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  3 года назад

      Hey Saloman, sorry for the late response. You do need E&O for sure. Depending on which state you're in, you might need a bond as well. These are just standard requirements from carriers prior to getting an appointment.

  • @sssar2551
    @sssar2551 3 года назад +1

    Great video!
    What if your credit is not good, is it still possible to start up your own agency?

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  3 года назад

      Hello, good question! Your credit shouldn't matter but if you have filed for bankruptcy before it might hurt your chances in getting appointments. Also, it will be difficult to get lines of credit when you're scaling the business.

  • @vanshparmar2804
    @vanshparmar2804 3 года назад +1

    That was great... Can trading Company take insurance for risk of loss??

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  3 года назад

      vansh parmar hey Vansh, not sure exactly what your question is. Can you elaborate?

    • @vanshparmar2804
      @vanshparmar2804 3 года назад +1

      @@christheinsuranceguy like any stock/forex/crypto trading company which have risk of loosing profits or gaining liabilities take insurance policy against it?

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  3 года назад +1

      vansh parmar that’s a great question. I personally have not heard of any insurance company that is willing to insure an investment in a stock or forex investment. I believe the underwriting would be too complicated and too high risk for insurance carriers. I hope that answers your question!

  • @FeliciaBerryVlogs
    @FeliciaBerryVlogs 4 года назад

    At what point in the process did you join SIAA? Before or after your obtained the physical location?

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  4 года назад

      Felicia Berry I joined SIAA first and then got myself an office roughly within a month.

    • @Gullylv
      @Gullylv 4 года назад

      What companies are you appointed with now

  • @jovandulay6691
    @jovandulay6691 4 года назад

    How many clients do you need to start an agency?

    • @christheinsuranceguy
      @christheinsuranceguy  4 года назад +3

      Jovan Dulay great question Jovan. My first month in business I probably had 5 clients and only made like $500-600 in commissions. The beauty of insurance is the renewals. Patience and persistence is the key.

    • @jovandulay6691
      @jovandulay6691 4 года назад +1

      Chris The Insurance Guy wow that’s insane! Would you be open to having a chat on my podcast? Shoot me an email at jovan@marquisunderwriting.com if you are up for it 🔥 I can provide some more information as well.

  • @elpasobetta
    @elpasobetta Год назад +1

    Are you still with siaa?