Insights

Stay informed with the latest updates and insights from ISNE.

Latest News and Insights

Stay informed with the latest updates, industry insights, and important news from ISNE, keeping you connected to what matters most.

How to Boost Your Insurance Agency Past a Performance Plateau

Whether you’re an agency owner just a few years into building your insurance business or an industry veteran who’s spent decades establishing a strong reputation in the marketplace, the challenges to consistent growth and profitability are often very similar. One of the biggest hurdles for any owner tends to be finding the balance between effectively managing the day-to-day business operations and carving out sufficient time and space for vital high-level strategic planning.

5 Questions Insurance Agencies Should Ask Before Choosing a Network

To help you gather the knowledge and insight you need to make a well-informed decision, we recommend you address the following five areas with each insurance agency network that’s grabbed your interest.

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The Benefits of Joining An Independent Insurance Agency Network

By becoming a member of an insurance agency network, you can get help from people with priceless knowledge and experience in the industry, many of whom have either been in your shoes before or are still walking the same path. Whether you’re just a few years into building your business or a veteran owner, being part of an insurance alliance with other like-minded agents might be the simplest and most efficient way to accelerate your agency’s growth and profitability.

Insurance Services of New England Announces Retirement of Ed Ruhl and Welcomes Mike Chamberlain as Manager of Membership Sales

Insurance Services of New England (ISNE) proudly celebrates the retirement of Ed Ruhl. Ed has dedicated over four decades to the insurance industry, including six years as our Manager of Membership Sales. As ISNE looks to the future, the organization is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Chamberlain as the new Manager of Membership and Sales.

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Insurance Services of New England Expands into Connecticut, Welcoming 8 New Participating Agencies

Insurance Services of New England (ISNE), the insurance network built by agencies for agencies, closed out another highly successful year with some exciting news. The group has announced an expansion into the Connecticut marketplace in 2025 with the addition of eight top-tier independent insurance agencies from the Nutmeg State. As a result, the ISNE network grows in scale to 68 participating agencies in 114 locations across New England.

What Our Participants Are Saying

"Joining ISNE was one of the single-most important decisions about our agency’s future that we have ever made."

Georgetown Insurance

“Our agency joined ISNE in 2011. It was a decision based mostly on our desire to maximize our revenue with our carriers. As it turns out, we have gained so much more from our ISNE relationship."

Finck & Perras Insurance Agency, Inc.

“Joining ISNE is the best business decision we ever made. The agents that are members of ISNE are a valuable resource for us as they continually provide advice on operations, employees, and insurance markets. ISNE is the premier insurance network in New England.”

MTM Insurance Associates

“Joining ISNE is the best business decision that we have ever made. The advantages of collaborating with 65+ agencies are numerous. As our relationship with our common companies has grown, they appreciate and listen to what we have to say. The Independent Insurance Agency System is best for the consumer, for like-minded agencies in partnership, and it is best for the companies we represent. The possibilities are endless.”

Gallant Insurance Agency

“There were other good options, but ISNE was the best option. I preferred ISNE for the combination of professional management, heavy focus on agencies with lower-than-average loss ratios, franchise value, a central placement person for standard markets we don’t represent, and reputation amongst the carrier representatives. ISNE has a very low annual cost and provides the highest net return to its agency members.”

Foy Insurance

“We really wanted to be sure that we were aligned with an aggregator that was not only going to help us maximize profit sharing and commission contracts but also would support our goals going forward; ISNE was the perfect fit for us.”

Howes Insurance Group

“ISNE is an invested partner in my agency, building a strong relationship with us all while increasing efficiency and providing better services to our clients.”