Agency Intelligence

In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Billy Van Jura, Owner of Birchyard. Billy shares his thoughts on how independent agents should understand their value when it comes to InsurTech and their customers and data.  Episode Highlights: Billy tell us about his notes that are now available on Gumroad. (6:04) Billy explains that independent insurance agents are distributing a product for companies that don’t have another way to distribute them. (12:02) Billy talks about an app called ViewSpection and its benefits and uses for insurance companies. (15:21) Billy explains that insurance companies are paying InsurTech firms and lead providers money they don't need to pay them. (19:03) Billy thinks that if you had five options for a customer, you're probably all set. (21:43) Billy talks us through the idea of independent insurance agents operating as the MGA. (25:46) Billy tells us that he went straight to being independent and it was not easy. (32:04) Billy shares that