Interested in Joining ISNE?

Read about the path to becoming a participating agency in our network.

Join the Network Where Your Voice Counts

One of the first things we ask a prospective agency is, “What are you looking for in a network?” It could be increased revenues, access to new markets, being part of a peer group that shares best practices, or something else. The important thing is that we understand your objectives so we can better determine if ISNE is the right group to support these business goals.

The conversation begins with us getting to know everything about you and your agency. Our membership team expertly leads you step by step through the qualification process, making it as simple as possible. During this process, we commit to answering any questions you have and paying attention to what you tell us you need.

ISNE Qualifies New Agencies through a Selective Process to Ensure Participants Are Able to Contribute to Our High-Performing Results

Our Membership Sales Manager focuses on identifying, qualifying, and onboarding agencies. In some cases, the whole process may take as little as 30 days. However, we will spend as much time as needed to ensure ISNE is a good fit for you and you’re a good fit for the network. Following is a snapshot of what an agency can typically expect in the qualification process:

The Agency and ISNE Membership Sales Manager Have an Initial Conversation.

This initial discussion is a way for the agency and ISNE to gain some general knowledge about each other, including uncovering how participation might benefit the agency and the group.

Data Is Collected on the Agency’s Performance.

ISNE analyzes the agency’s premium distribution, growth, and profitability by collecting five years of production/loss reports for each company the agency is contracted with, along with book of business reports for Total Personal Lines and Total Commercial Lines.

A Detailed Experience Analysis Is Performed by ISNE.

ISNE reviews the agency data to understand the growth and profitability of the agency overall and of ISNE preferred partners and non-ISNE companies. To advance in the qualification process, an agency’s five-year average loss ratio must be 50% or less

ISNE Asks for Feedback from Member Agents and Industry Partners.

Getting insight from peers within the agency and company community helps to confirm that the agency’s leadership and operating styles are compatible with ISNE. It is crucial that the applying agency and ISNE have similar cultures, values, and standards.

The ISNE Membership Team Makes a Recommendation to the Executive Committee.

The application of the prospective participant is presented to the ISNE Executive Committee, which reviews and votes on whether to extend the agency an invitation to join.

The Agency Is Invited to Join ISNE.

If Executive Committee approval is gained, the agency will receive an invitation to join.

Ready to Grow with ISNE?

What Else Would You Like to Know about ISNE?

Whether you’re looking to transition from your current network or considering joining one for the first time, it is important that we share all the information you need to make an informed decision to join ISNE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to some of the most common questions agencies have about the ISNE network and understand why ISNE is the right fit for your agency.

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Compensation Model

Find out how participating in ISNE can provide consistent, stable, and enhanced compensation and help you plan more effectively for your agency’s future.

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Our Approach

Explore the way ISNE’s annual agency performance planning process works and how it helps participants earn the greatest value possible.

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.”