Hiring a producer is one thing—paying them in a way that actually works? That’s where it gets tricky.

Join Mike Wagar and Melissa Hama from Peoples Bank as they break down real-world strategies for recruiting, structuring compensation, and setting new producers up for success. From pay plans to expectations, you’ll walk away with practical guidance you can actually use in your agency tomorrow.

Posting on LinkedIn and hoping for the best isn’t a strategy.

If your “marketing plan” is occasional posts, random networking events, and a vague idea of your brand… we need to fix that. Fast.
In this session, we’re getting real about what actually works—from building a brand people remember to turning visibility into real conversations, real relationships, and real business.

Because your agency has a brand—but do you?

E&S has entered its “no shortcuts” era.

Faster markets. Cleaner data. Higher expectations.

And agents who can’t keep up? They’re getting passed over.

In this session, we’re pulling back the curtain on how digital platforms, automation, and data-driven workflows are changing everything—from how submissions are evaluated to how quickly you can get a quote (or lose the opportunity).

If your E&S process still feels clunky… it’s costing you more than you think.

The Property & Casualty marketplace continues to evolve, bringing new challenges—and opportunities—for independent agents.

This course provides a timely overview of 2025 market performance and a forward-looking perspective on carrier strategies for 2026 and beyond. Participants will gain insight into underwriting trends, emerging risks, and changes in carrier expectations, along with practical guidance for navigating agent-carrier relationships in a rapidly shifting environment.

Stay informed, stay aligned, and stay competitive.

Guessing, assuming, and “that’s how we’ve always done it” can be expensive. 

In this webinar, Vertafore will break down common E&O risk traps and shows how better information and documentation lead to smarter decisions—and fewer sleepless nights.