New agency struggling to get carrier appointments - TX

Posted 2026-02-02

Hello, We opened up an insurance agency six months ago and struggling to get carriers approved. We joined an MGA and are having trouble getting Allstate, Geico, & progressive. Any suggestions?

Carriers Mentioned

Allstate Geico Progressive

States

Texas

Risk Types

agency startup, carrier appointments, new agency

Agent Replies (1)

Agent Reply

Join the PIA or the Big I. Go to their conventions or get the list of all of the carrier members and begin calling each field rep. You'll get appointed if you stay with it. Texas is a tough state and that makes it very hard.

States: Texas