Mountain Empire Agency Alliance

11/02/2026

Welcome back to our AI in Insurance series, where we dive into all the topics our agency owners need to know to adopt and adapt to the changing workplace. AI is enhancing many aspects of the small agency, but knowing where to start can be challenging.

Today, let's talk about using AI to prospect and cross-sell for your small agency. Taking on the research and analysis for you, AI leaves you and your staff to focus on sales rather than repetitive work.

Have more questions about how to best run your independent agency? Blake and the entire MEAA team is here to help. Contact our team today at https://meaa4u.com

10/30/2026

Get to know the team better with a fun game of "This or That"! What do you think?

🖥️ Zoom or 👫 In Person?
📝 Quotes or 🤝 Renewals?

10/28/2026

"The upward trend in the number of small businesses nationwide shows no signs of slowing down. Applications for new businesses rose 8.1% month over month from June 2026 to July 2026, according to Census Bureau data, and 79% of established small businesses expect an average revenue increase of 7.9% this year, according to Comerica Bank’s Small Business Pulse Index."

Hear from Jerry Thacker, SIAA’s Director of Business Development Commercial Lines, on the best way to direct small business clients this fall. https://www.siaa.com/standard-or-es-market-how-agents-can-best-direct-small-business-clients/

The upward trend in the number of small businesses nationwide shows no signs of slowing down. Applications for new businesses rose 8.1% month over month from June 2026 to July 2026, according to Census Bureau data, and 79% of established small businesses expect an average revenue increase of 7.9% th...

10/27/2026

Last Chance!

Registration is closing October 27th for all MEAA member agencies and carrier representatives. The November regional meetings will include 1 hour of CE credit, updates from MEAA and SIAA, and networking opportunities. Check your email for more information.

10/26/2026

Welcome back to our AI in Insurance series, where we dive into all the topics our agency owners need to know to adopt and adapt to the changing workplace. AI is enhancing many aspects of the small agency, but knowing where to start can be challenging.

Today, let's talk about ways to integrate AI into your marketing strategy. Let's start simple with your brainstorming and content ideation. Not sure of the best ways to market your agency, what to talk about on your social media, how to phrase your website text? Turn to an AI agent and start asking them for questions, tips, best practices, and new ideas.

Have more questions about how to best run your independent agency? Cara and the entire MEAA team is here to help. Contact our team today at https://meaa4u.com

10/23/2026

There are numerous myths out there, so let’s set the record straight together! Next up: independent agencies have to figure everything out on their own? Robert sheds light on this topic here! 💡

10/21/2026

With a new year on the horizon, we recommend a few hours spent reviewing the right things now to uncover issues that still have time to be addressed. The team at Mountain Empire Agency Alliance is ready and waiting to work with your agency to ensure a successful 2027!

https://www.siaa.com/6-things-insurance-agencies-should-review-before-year-end/

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

10/19/2026

Welcome back to our AI in Insurance series, where we dive into all the topics our agency owners need to know to adopt and adapt to the changing workplace. AI is enhancing many aspects of the small agency, but knowing where to start can be challenging.

Today, let's talk about ways to use AI to reduce your E&O exposure -- specifically through documentation.

Have more questions about how to best run your independent agency? Aaron and the entire MEAA team is here to help. Contact our team today at https://meaa4u.com

10/16/2026

"The perpetuation plan for a three-year-old insurance agency shouldn’t look much like the plan for an agency whose owner expects to retire in three years. Both agencies should be thinking about perpetuation. They just shouldn’t be thinking about the same things."

Read more at https://www.siaa.com/perpetuation-planning-at-every-stage-of-your-insurance-agency/
And contact MEAA today to see how our Growth Coaches can assist your agency with perpetuation planning

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

10/15/2026

Announcing our meeting sponsors -- Nationwide and Progressive. We are thankful for their partnership in the Fall Regional Meetings.

Registration is now open via email for all MEAA member agencies and carrier representatives. It will include 1 hour of CE credit, updates from MEAA and SIAA, and networking opportunities. Check your email for more information.