Brandon: I’ve heard some talk within the insurance industry that we’re getting ready to go into (or we’re in the early stages) of a hard market. What is meant by a hard market? What is a soft market? Mark Baker: A hard market is generally driven when the insurance company is not making a good […]
Insurance
Independent Agent vs Captive Agent: What’s the Difference?
Independent Agent vs Captive Agent: What’s the Difference? Insurance Companies Represented Independent Agent: Indie Agents work with multiple insurance companies. Understand, the Indie Agent does not work for any one insurance company. They have contracts with these companies, in turn they can offer their products. Captive Agent: They represent one insurance company. When you contact […]
Taking Control of Your Financial Future
It’s easy to think of your finances as the paycheck you receive every couple of weeks, the bills you pay, and money you save for a rainy day. Though your financial picture is so much more than that. DJ Brooks, founder of Storyline Financial Planning sat down to discuss goals, priorities, and taking control of […]