INSURANCE BARTENDER

from Wisconsin Independent Agent | June 2022 Magazine

by Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin

COMMENTARY FROM COUNSEL

THE VALUE OF IMS TO ANY SIZE AGENCY

Whether your agency is big or small, the more markets you have access to, the better chance you have to write more business. Wisconsin has made market access an integral part of your membership through our investment in the Independent Market Solutions (IMS) program, a market access solution for any size agency.

For new or smaller agencies with few or no direct appointments, IMS can help you gain new carrier appointments as IMS subproducers. As an IMS subproducer, you’ll start building relationships directly with carriers, earn standard commissions, and, once minimum premium thresholds and performance standards are met, gain the opportunity to “graduate” to a direct appointment. Agents can also participate in any earned contingencies as an IMS subproducer.

If you manage a mid- to large-sized agency, there are likely times when you’re presented with niche pieces of business. You’ve worked hard to earn your clients’ business, so why turn away a request on a risk that your agency doesn’t currently write? Our IMS program can help satisfy your clients’ needs without taking on additional minimums or referring them elsewhere due to the lack of available markets.

IMS-Wisconsin currently partners with the following companies, and the list keeps growing:

Personal Lines:

Commercial Lines:

No matter the size of your agency, the IMS menu is constantly evolving to include new carriers intended to expand your strike zone. Visit imsaccess.com/ states/wisconsin to see which carrier partners might be the right fit for your agency.

> Matt Banaszynski,

CEO, IIAW

Peach Margarita Matt’s Mixology

Summer is here and it's the perfect time for refreshing cocktails!

Ingredients Directions

• 1 small peach, peeled and roughly chopped • Tajin, for the rim of the glass • 2 oz. tequila • 1/2 oz. peach schnapps • 1 oz. lime juice • Lime wheels or peach slices, for garnish 1. Add chopped peach into a food processor or blender. Blend completely until liquidy. Rub the outer rim of a rocks glass with a lime and rim with tajin. 2. In a cocktail shaker combine tequila, peach schnapps, lime juice and 1 oz. of peach puree.

Add ice and shake. 3. Strain into the glass and top with ice. Add garnish.

MEMBERSHIP MEANS MARKET ACCESS

Let’s face it – Independent agents need good markets to be competitive. Greater access means more opportunities for success. WE’RE HERE TO HELP. Independent Market Solutions creates company relationships for agents who may be unable to secure appointments on their own. Through association membership, agents can access multiple insurance carriers and grow their business into long-term, direct appointments.

imsaccess.com/states/wisconsin

Thank you to everyone who attended InsurCon2022! This year's event was filled with an exciting networking & bowling event, a strong lineup of engaging speakers, two exhibitor showcases and evening entertainment honoring Dave Gross on his retirement as SECURA CEO and our keynote speaker, Bill Walton. Stay tuned as we'll be releasing more info about InsurCon2023!