Insurance Refocused

The independent insurance agency space is rapidly changing and evolving. The whole industry is feeling it and we want to provide a connection for agents to understand that they’re not alone. Join industry expert, Carey Wallace, and her Gen X daughter, Lindsay Wallace, as they interview agency owners, and get down in the nitty-gritty of every day topics that you face in your agency. The incoming wave of M&A, agency marketing, technology & insurtech, and generational change is upon us, join us as we redefine the industry!

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Insurance Refocused

#108 - Agency Risk Factors

February 18, 2025 • Lindsay & Carey Wallace • Episode 108

In this episode, Lindsay and Carey discuss risk factors affecting agency value, emphasizing the concept of transferability. Carey explains how transferability relates to the predictability of an agency's ongoing performance and the various factors that influence it, including agency culture, technology, and niche markets. The conversation highlights the significance of continuity and the need for agency owners to assess their businesses from a buyer's perspective to identify potential risks.

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