Case Studies – PROLINK Broker Network Inc.

Future

Launching an independent brokerage isn’t for everyone. But as more select brokers see the advantageous, long-term opportunities of partnering with PROLINK Broker Network, we expect to expand to 80+ members by 2018. Successful ownership is contagious.

History

Launched in 2007 by insurance industry veteran Joe McCabe, PROLINK Broker Network has grown into a valued, respected membership with over $150M in aggregated premiums and 60 independent brokers established. And we’re not done yet.

Offering

We provide our members with all the critical elements they need to hit the ground winning: access to top insurers, marketing tools and direction, bridge financing, systems and organizational support, management training, regulatory expertise and much more.

Vision

Our vision is to build Canada’s premier network of truly independent brokers, by helping qualified professionals establish their own brokerages through exceptional value and support. The end result: an empowering connection that resonates across every phase of our brokers’ success.

Values

Words we live by: Integrity, to ensure prospective members get the straight goods about setting up a brokerage. Fairness, with our commitment to share CPC and offer members a buyout of their equity stake. Support, resolutely assisting members in all facets of their business.

Broker Case Study

Posted on January 12, 2017

We were approached by a broker who had been working for a small brokerage in the $30 million range. He was not the principal broker and only had a small ownership stake. Essentially, he was a producer building their book of business. He knew the head of the brokerage well and could see the benefits of owning a brokerage both in terms of legacy and income. He had also built up a decent book of business and was fairly confident that he could replicate on his own what he had achieved with the brokerage. The question was, could this individual not only continue to be a top producer but also manage a business?... Read More

Direct Seller Case Study

Posted on January 13, 2017

PROLINK Broker Network was approached by an agent from a large direct seller who had found us online and said he was considering a move to the broker side. His father had announced his retirement and the agent knew that if he stayed with the direct seller there would be no legacy to pass on. He was also tired of being dictated to by one insurance market and having to follow whatever decisions they made. It was directly impacting his potential income. The company had just had a poor year and suffered significant losses so they had increased the rates, which limited the amount of business he could sell, and ultimately the amount of money he could make.... Read More