Want to Sell Your Agency? Want to Buy an Agency?

What to know about buying or selling an insurance agency. New webcast this Wednesday. Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Learn How to Spot the Attractive/Unattractive Characteristics in Acquisition Candidates Do you know how to spot the attractive or unattractive characteristics in acquisition candidates? Join Ron Fry, Senior Vice President at Sherman & Company, an insurance focused M&A advisory firm, as he discusses what to look for in an acquisition candidate, good and bad; relates his opinions on which industries and segments are in/out of favor based on trends in deal announcements; discuss how balance sheet items and their perceived sufficiency/insufficiency can dictate interest for acquirers; and highlight the importance of certain metrics in agency acquisitions. Don't miss this hour-long webinar where we'll determine what buyers look for when buying a business, and how to best position a business for a successful transaction. There are also several horror stories shared showing how personality conflicts can kill a deal. Believe me; you don't want to miss this! Click Here to Register Students taking this class will learn: How to set realistic expectations and the role of advisor Importance of management and key personnel to a transaction Pre-sale preparation and proper timing We will relate targets to opportunities for buyers to diversify by product line and/or by geography. When you register, you get: Access to the live webinar Video and audio recordings, so you can watch or listen again Question & Answer session with the instructor Audio download of the webcast Presentation slides download Join us Wednesday, December 12 for this live 1-hour webinar. (PLUS, all registrants will receive video and audio recordings of the webinar, so you can listen/watch again at your convenience.) Space is limited! Click Here to Reserve Your Spot! Regularly priced at $129.00, just $89 when you register today! (special pricing expires December 11) Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x166. Date: Wednesday, Dec 12 Time: 1:30pm ET / 10:30am PT Duration: 1 Hour Each Week Price: Regularly $129 Register today for just $89! Click Here to Register Instructor: Ron Fry Military veteran and experienced insurance investment banker. More Great Training: DEC 19: State of the Art EPL - The EPL marketplace is rapidly shifting, and coverage enhancements are developed, launched, and retracted at mind-boggling speed. ON-DEMAND: Managing Workers' Compensation Injuries - When an injury occurs at work, the actions taken by management or co-workers can have a significant impact on the outcome of the claim. Join us as Stacey talks about ways to ensure a smooth claims process. ON-DEMAND: Crimes, Torts, Negligence, Legal Liability and Insurance (2-part series) - Legal liability is liability imposed by law on the person or entity responsible for the financial injury or damage suffered by another party or individual and can arise from intentional acts, unintentional acts or contracts. ON-DEMAND: Avoiding The Top 5 Mistakes Made When Hiring Producers - Learn ways to correct the most common mistakes agencies make when hiring sales executives. The key is to make your own plan, define what makes a "good" producer, hire and avoid repeating the bad habits of old. Send to a Friend | Contact Us | Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Insurance Journal 3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 9289 (800) 897-9965 Copyright © 2012 by Wells Media Group, Inc.