Guest post by Vaughn Stoll, SVP and Director of Acquisitions for Brown & Brown People are the number one factor we consider in any acquisition, followed by company culture and financials. That’s why fostering mental wellness in the workplace is a top priority for Arrowhead Programs. We believe that prioritizing our teammates’ total health and… Read More
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Shared Services 2.0: Fostering a Culture That Emphasizes Growth and Innovation
This article by Tom Kussurelis, SVP and chief operating officer of Arrowhead Programs, was published June 14, 2024 in Carrier Management. As companies grow, many adopt a shared services operating model. As the name implies, this approach consolidates products and common functions at headquarters — often finance, IT, human resources, facilities, procurement, legal services and more…. Read More
Blue or Red Pill? 3 Turning Points Leading Agency Owners to Sell
Guest post – third in a series by Vaughn Stoll, SVP and Director of Acquisitions for Brown & Brown “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back.” Have the immortal words of Morpheus in “The Matrix” ever echoed in your mind when thinking about your agency’s future? Many factors can drive… Read More
2024 Outlook on the MGA Market: Time to Normalize Difficult Conversations?
This article by Tom Kussurelis, SVP and chief operating officer of Arrowhead Programs, was published Nov. 27, 2023 in Carrier Management. Just a year ago, the insurance industry experienced widespread and significant tightening in the reinsurance markets. “Volatility” was the watchword as 2022 wound down. Reinsurers raised prices, toughened up terms and specified higher attachment points,… Read More
Power BI: What it is, how we use it, and how it provides a more accurate view of your business
Most, if not all, of the routine reports you rely on today to understand how your business is performing take time and effort. You wait for updated data to be sent to you from various sources and then you manually update primary Excel files to refresh your KPIs and charts. It’s an ongoing task that… Read More
Arrowhead Programs’ licensing team takes the burden off individual companies
Arrowhead Programs offers a variety of shared services to our acquired companies, from new product development and technology to data analytics, marketing, legal, finance and more. Today we’re focusing on our Licensing team, and how they save our companies time (and legal headaches!) by ensuring all teammates’ licenses and CE credits are up to date…. Read More
How Arrowhead Programs’ shared services helps companies grow
Protector Plans has taken advantage of many of Arrowhead Programs’ shared services to increase productivity, improve the customer experience and drive growth. Protector Plans represents multiple professional programs including those for dentists, lawyers, physicians and optometrists. Their house of brands also includes event cancellation and parcel insurance. Several areas underwent significant improvements in the last… Read More
Why join your company with Arrowhead Programs? It’s a culture fit and a future you’ll love.
Finding the right buyer The M&A market for MGAs and brokers has been growing for years. Much of this activity has been driven by private equity-backed buyers, who have steadily increased their percentage of total transactions since the Great Recession. However, the shock of COVID-19 and its aftereffects have caused many potential sellers to reconsider strategic buyers (either… Read More
How today’s MGAs can simplify and add value to carriers and agents
How does an MGA add value to both their carrier(s) and their producers? Niels Seebeck, chief underwriting officer of Arrowhead Risk Managers Program, answered this question with some valuable advice for all MGAs and PAs looking to grow their business. Part of Arrowhead Programs, Arrowhead Risk Managers is a nationwide E&S property program for wind-driven… Read More