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Agency Nation Radio

Will Jones, Jamie Behymer, Nancy Germond

Booking Overview

This is an industry-focused interview show about independent insurance agencies, covering leadership, marketing, technology, professional development, and business growth through conversations with agency executives and insurance specialists. Credible pitches include insurance agency leaders, insurtech and commercial-lines experts, insurance educators, researchers, and leadership professionals with clear industry relevance; booking difficulty is low to medium because guests are typically accessible professionals rather than nationally prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 723

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

midori.oglesby@iiaba.net

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Host

Will Jones - Editor-in-chief of Independent Agent magazine, covering the independent insurance agency sector.

Jamie Behymer - Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Young Agents at the Big I, focused on supporting emerging professionals and leadership development in the independent insurance industry.

Nancy Germond - Executive director of risk management and education at the Big I, focused on insurance education and professional development.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Independent insurance agency owners and executives, insurance-company or insurtech specialists, commercial-lines professionals, researchers, educators, and leadership experts with practical relevance to insurance professionals.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership of an insurance agency or insurance-related organization, Development of insurance education, research, or professional training programs, Practical expertise in agency leadership, marketing, technology, risk management, or commercial lines, Relevant speaking, publishing, or professional-development experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Kristina Witzling - The Agency Universe Study, Independent Agency Revenue Growth, Staffing, Ownership, Product Diversification, Technology Adoption, Cross-selling, Cyber Insurance, And Marketing Methods.

Kenneth Harper Jr. - Servant Leadership, Political Campaign Experience, Community Service, And Lessons From The Insurance Campaign Institute.

Jenn Urso - Leadership Coaching, Common Misconceptions About Effective Leadership, Professional Development, And Preparing Emerging Insurance Professionals For Leadership Roles.

Jacquelyn Zampella - Joining A Family Insurance Agency, Next-generation Leadership, Training, Operational Ideas, And Succession.

Doris Zampella - Personalized Service, Community Relationships, Family-business Leadership, Succession, And Transitioning An Insurance Agency To The Next Generation.

Recent Topics

Business, Insurance, Leadership, Marketing, Insurance Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Agency Nation Radio
:

Inside the 2026 Agency Universe Study

September 23, 2026

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Will Jones, editor-in-chief of Independent Agent magazine chats with Kristina Witzling, executive vice president, from Zeldis Research to unpack the results of the 2026 Agency Universe Study. The study is a research initiative supported by the Big “I” Future One Coalition, a partnership of more than 15 leading insurance organizations, and conducted by Zeldis Research. The study looks at statistics about independent agencies operating in the U.S., inc...

Servant Leadership in Insurance with Kenneth Harper Jr.

September 09, 2026

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Kenneth Harper Jr., president & CEO of Harpco Benefits in in New Bern, North Carolina. Harper’s commitment to servant leadership has shaped his path in both the insurance industry and the political arena. That same commitment led him to attend the inaugural Insurance Campaign Institute, held just days before the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference this past April. “We had access to key strategists and deep field knowledge,” Harper says. “And...

Leadership Development: From Individual Growth to Agency Success

August 28, 2026

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Jamie Behymer, director of Diversity, Inclusion & Young Agents at the Big “I,” chats with Jenn Urso, founder of The Leadership Project, a professional development company that helps individuals and organizations become more effective leaders through practical, human-centered coaching, training and tools. Urso will also be one of the keynote speakers at the Young Agents Leadership Institute (YALI), which will take place Oct.1-3 in Baltimore. Behymer...

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