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title: "Hey #Insurance – Ep 109 – exclusive vs independent agencies. Which one is best for you? - InsNerds.com"
description: How are independent and exclusive agencies different from the perspective of owning one or working in one.
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# [Hey #Insurance – Ep 109 – exclusive vs independent agencies. Which one is best for you? - InsNerds.com](https://insnerds.com/insights/hey-insurance-ep-109-exclusive-vs-independent-agencies-which-one-is-best-for-you)

 Written by [Antonio Canas](https://insnerds.com/insights/author/antonio-canas) | Jan 23, 2021 5:00:00 AM

# Hey #Insurance – Ep 109 – exclusive vs independent agencies. Which one is best for you?

by Antonio Canas

How are independent and exclusive agencies different from the perspective of owning one or working in one.

### About Antonio Canas

Tony started in insurance in 2009 and immediately became a designation addict and shortly thereafter a proud insurance nerd. He has worked in claims, underwriting, finance and sales management, at 4 carriers, 6 cities and 5 states. Tony is passionate about insurance, technology and especially helping the insurance industry figure out how to retain and engage the younger generation of insurance professionals. Tony is a co-founder of InsNerds.com and a passionate speaker.

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##### [ Antonio Canas](https://insnerds.com/author/tony-canas/)

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Tony started in insurance in 2009 and immediately became a designation addict and shortly thereafter a proud insurance nerd. He has worked in claims, underwriting, finance and sales management, at 4 carriers, 6 cities and 5 states. Tony is passionate about insurance, technology and especially helping the insurance industry figure out how to retain and engage the younger generation of insurance professionals. Tony is a co-founder of InsNerds.com and a passionate speaker.

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