Want to Escape Captivity? Here’s What it Takes to Join SIAA

The time to act is now

Still Captive?

Why are you where you are? Still not building anything for yourself? Do you have integrity, a high degree of attention and outstanding professionalism?

It’s time to go independent, and we make it easy with mentorship, support, and training.

Is your mouth watering for the carrier access, commissions, profit-sharing, and other incredible benefits SIAA provides? Ready? Here’s the process, once you contact us:

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We Give You the Facts and Find Out About You

Depending on your needs, questions, and concerns, this process could take multiple calls, emails, and meetings.

After you let us know you want to join, we:

Hold fact-finding meetings to find out your agency’s specific pain points and needs

We share everything we do for you and the costs

We will answer any questions you have and address specific concerns

You’ll fill out an application

We’ll draw up a contract and start negotiations

Member Requirements

You’re probably wondering what our criteria are for membership.

For Start-Up Agencies

If you’re someone who has just gone out on their own after being a captive agent, you’re considered a start-up, no matter how many years insurance experience you have.

You’ll need:

At least two years of P&C sales experience
Enough capital to start a business:

Enough to live on for three-to-four months
Enough to pay start-up costs for office space, equipment, etc. Anything an insurance office needs
The ability to pay the fees to join SIAA

If You’re An Existing Independent Agency

The application process is the same for existing independent agencies. The size of your agency is not important, but we’ll want to see loss ratios.

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SIAA Provides Small Agencies with Big Opportunities

SIAA Advantages: Profit Sharing, Support, Opportunity

SIAA Membership: Cut Your Risk, Grow Your Agency and Retain Your Customers

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What Else Do I Need to Qualify?

There is some additional information you’ll need to provide including:

A financial statement
A detailed marketing plan
E&O coverage
Cyber liability coverage
All proper insurance licenses

In addition, we run a credit check and background check.

How Quickly Can I Become a Member?

The membership process usually takes a couple of weeks, but sometimes can be completed in a week to 10 days. Once we know you are qualified, the review of the agreement starts and is finalized.

Initial Training

After you become a member (congratulations!) you receive five-to-six hours of onboarding training. Once you’ve completed this, you’re good to go and can start writing business.

Join Today!

It’s a simple, yet thorough process and the benefits are beyond compare. There’s just no reason not to join SIAA today!