Business is booming for local insurance franchise

Aug. 15, 2011 - PRLog -- While many talk of business slowing down and tough times on the horizon, one local insurance franchise, is experiencing unprecedented growth.  Philip Visali began his insurance career like many other agents do, as an agent with a “Captive Insurance Company” in Florida. Philip found success as a captive agent, but was disheartened when his livelihood was threatened by decisions made in upper management that he had no control over. Philip believed there had to be a better way for agents like himself  to gain access to reputable markets without working for a captive agency. It was at this time, that he began thinking outside the box.  He envisioned an innovative way, for agents like himself, to gain access to insurance markets without the restrictions of being a captive agent.

So he built one – from scratch.  He took the benefits of being associated with a captive agency and combined that with the freedom of an independent agency.  What he created was an insurance  franchise that had the best of all worlds: an independent agency that could offer clients the best insurance for them and a franchise that focused on the success of each agent at an affordable price.  It was just the right formula for success.
In 2006, it was just a dream and over the past 5 years, Philip has turned that dream into a reality. Today, only one year after launching the insurance franchise: We Insure Florida (WE - http://www.weinsurefl.com), they have over 30 retail locations and 70 agents, and are growing by leaps and bounds. With over 100 insurance providers, they can offer their clients many options from companies such as: Progressive,  Travelers , Homeowners Choice Insurance , Federated National  and many more.

Philip says that his success comes from “Providing agents with a system that is designed for them to not only achieve, but exceed their business goals.  WE Insure Florida conducts business in a family atmosphere, with the structured support of a corporate office to assist our agents”.  Currently the WE headquarters employs over 20+ corporate employees at their Hartley Road location in Jacksonville, Fl.  With programs for both seasoned agents looking to own their own business, and new agents wanting to start a career in insurance.   Lucas Waring, VP of WE says, “WE Insure Florida is a real beacon of hope for insurance agents looking to own their own business.  WE have the technology, market access and unparallel support for any agent looking to be their own boss.”

What is attracting many agents to WE is their internal dedication to constant improvements and using the best technology available. This is evident in their customer care department. “Because every client deserves the best service, we use state of the art software that allows us to have a manager on the call with every customer service agent.  This manager can guide the service agent to assure the best quality customer care.” This sophisticated software also allows for clients to get the information they want by allowing their insurance agent to get them to a service professional seamlessly. Agents love this system, but more importantly client feedback is outstanding.  

Another area where WE is using technology to get ahead is the internet. When their website management provider fell short of providing the level of support they wanted, WE would accept nothing but the best. WE wanted not only a technology partner, but an innovative and progressive partner that would not only support them, but help them grow. WE contemplated the benefits of a marketing company and a separate website management company, but instead found everything they were looking for and a lot more in Oyova (www.oyova.com) Web Design located in Jacksonville.

When Oyova learned that they wanted to aggressively grow their business, David McGraw, owner of Oyova and Corey Trent, Director of Client Services jumped in with both feet. Chris Ferry, the Director of Marketing at WE says, “Corey from Oyova worked as a real partner to help us by researching various options and providing advice on what to do and where to go. With their suggestions for a new email system, WE was able to maximize our ability to inform agents how WE supports entrepreneurs to reach their dreams of owning their own business. Oyova has been an instrumental part of our growth.”

By utilizing technology to grow, and believing that a family atmosphere is the backbone of success,  “WE” continues to challenge themselves and their partners to find innovative ways to improve their systems for their clients and their agents. WE Insure Florida is on the fast track to being one of the largest insurance franchises in Florida.

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WE Insure Florida is an independent insurance franchise that provides over 100 different carriers for their agents. “WE” is based in Jacksonville, FL.