Proof that it works
$18.1 Billion
in total written premium
75%
avg. CAGR for start-ups over 5 years
5,200
member agencies nationwide
“The shackles have been kind of removed and being better able to serve our clients with all the carriers we represent now has been life-changing in our business.”
Justin Peeler
Peeler Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
Wynne, AR
Member of OAA since 2018
Give your agency a real starting point
Starting an agency on your own can mean learning through trial and error. With SIAA – The Agent Alliance, you start with a structure that’s been built and refined over time.
- A proven startup framework through Agency Foundation
- 1:1 support from a dedicated Growth Coach
- Guidance on operations, hiring, and building your agency the right way
Work with someone who’s done it before
Starting an agency doesn’t mean figuring everything out on your own. With SIAA – The Agent Alliance, you work with a dedicated Agency Growth Coach who understands your local market and helps you navigate the early stages of building your business.
Your Growth Coach provides:
- Practical guidance on getting your agency up and running
- Ongoing support as you begin writing and growing your book
- Insight into what’s working across other independent agencies
Get access without giving up independence
Most new agencies spend years trying to build carrier relationships. With SIAA, you can start placing business right away while building toward direct appointments
With SIAA – The Agent Alliance, you are truly independent and start with it:
- Access to a broad range of carriers from day one
- A clear path to direct carrier appointments
- The flexibility to build your book on your terms
Build a Business With Your Name on the Door
Most insurance professionals spend their careers building someone else’s brand.
What if you built your own?
Download this guide to explore what life as an independent agency owner can look like and how the right support can help turn ambition into ownership.
Discover Your PathBuild your agency with the right tools and access in place
You don’t need to figure out your systems or market access on your own. SIAA helps you put the right pieces in place from the start, so you can focus on writing business and building your book.
- Ready-to-deploy tech stack options include AMS, comparative raters, and CRM tools
- TechFinder helps you evaluate and select solutions that fit your agency
- MarketFinder connects you to programs and options for harder-to-place business
- AgencyIQ becomes more valuable over time, giving you visibility into performance, retention, and growth opportunities as your book grows
If you already have systems in place, you can keep them. SIAA is designed to support your independence, not replace it.
Additional Support That Works Behind the Scenes
Running an agency involves more than writing business. SIAA provides practical support to help you operate more efficiently every day.
From ongoing education through the Training & Learning Center to programs designed for agencies at different stages, you and your team have access to resources that help you continue improving over time.
Built-In Protections and Cost Advantages
Starting an agency comes with risk. SIAA helps reduce that risk with access to benefits typically unavailable to smaller or newer agencies.
This includes E&O options for start-ups, discounted cyber liability coverage, and access to group benefits that help you operate with confidence.