SIAA

10/16/2026

What a week in Boston!

SIAA's Fall Business Meeting brought together Master Agency leaders, strategic partners, and colleagues from across the country for several days of collaboration, fresh ideas, and great conversations about the future of independent insurance distribution.

With Reimagine as our theme, the energy and enthusiasm throughout the week reflected a shared commitment to helping independent agencies succeed and advancing the channel we all believe in.

We captured some of that energy, along with a few great perspectives from attendees, in our SIAA Fall Business Meeting Momentum Report. Take a look!

10/12/2026

The first question is often, “Which carriers can I access?” What questions will matter once your agency has that access?

Who will help you develop your team, build a growth plan or evaluate an acquisition? What happens to your book if you leave? Will the relationship support the agency you want to build five years from now?

Insurance networks, clusters, aggregators and market-access platforms can share similar labels while offering very different arrangements. Before choosing one, look closely at how it works today and what it can offer as your needs change.

Here are seven areas worth examining:

Compare insurance networks, clusters, aggregators and market-access platforms. Learn how carrier access, compensation, ownership and support differ.

09/30/2026

[VIDEO SHORT] Who Haven’t You Thanked Lately?

Clients, employees, carrier partners, referral sources. A lot of people contribute to an agency’s success.

A sincere thank you doesn’t need a special occasion. Who could you take a few minutes to thank this week?

09/23/2026

There’s still time to influence how your agency finishes the year.

Here are six things worth reviewing now, before year-end decisions and results are already set.

Prepare your insurance agency for year-end with six practical areas to review now, including profit sharing, claims, carrier goals, renewals, pipeline and finances.

09/22/2026

SIAA was well represented at today’s Breakfast with the Best, celebrating Business NH Magazine’s 2026 Best Companies to Work For!

We’re proud to have moved from No. 19 to No. 13 this year, but even prouder of the people across SIAA who make this recognition possible. Thank you to everyone who contributes to our culture each day, and congratulations to all of this year’s honorees.

09/21/2026

Congratulations to all of the organizations recognized in Insurance Journal’s 2026 Top 20 Agency Partnerships.

It’s great to see the continued growth and strength of organizations committed to helping independent insurance agencies build stronger businesses and stronger futures.

We’re proud to be included among this year’s Top 20 and to be part of Insurance Journal’s look at how agency partnerships are creating new pathways for growth.

Read the feature: https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/mag-features/2026/09/21/885532.htm

See the full Top 20: https://www.insurancejournal.com/top-agency-partnerships/

The race to provide more sophisticated intelligence to both agency members and carrier partners is hotter than ever among the nation's top agency

09/17/2026

Perpetuation planning isn’t just for agency owners approaching retirement. The right questions change as your agency grows, and starting early can give you more choices down the road.

Explore insurance agency perpetuation planning strategies for new and established agency owners, including succession, leadership development, valuation and ownership transition.

09/14/2026

Tomorrow, the doors open to IA Evolve.

We’ve been sharing some of the sessions and speakers you’ll hear from. But IA Evolve is more than a series of virtual presentations.

Step inside to choose from sessions on agency growth, technology and AI, carrier and market insights, sales, operations and more. Explore 22 exhibits in the Innovation Lab, connect with other attendees, and keep an eye on the scavenger hunt and leaderboard for opportunities to win prizes along the way.

There’s no need to spend the entire day with us. Come and go, choose what interests you and build your own IA Evolve experience.

IA Evolve opens tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET. It’s virtual and free to attend.
Explore the agenda and register for IA Evolve.

IA Evolve 2026 | Reimagine Agency GrowthJoin IA Evolve on September 15 for a free virtual conference featuring practical ideas for agency growth, technology, market access, operations, AI and more.

09/11/2026

What’s next for independent agency growth?

IA Evolve opens September 15 with a Main Stage panel featuring leaders from across the independent agency ecosystem.

Matt Masiello will lead Karen Eckert, Graham Blackwell, Hunter Moss and Tim DeRosa in a conversation about agency growth, carrier relationships, technology, market access, client expectations and what these changes mean for independent agencies.

Join us virtually for this session and a full day of practical ideas, industry perspectives and resources.

IA Evolve is free to attend: Explore the agenda and register https://www.iaevolve.com/