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Posting: 279812 | Available | 6/9/25
This well-established award-winning Agency has been serving the Wilmington area since 1986. The office is located between several major cities on the East Coast and has a diverse population of many rich cultures and communities.
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$680,000
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Posting: 278808 | Available | 6/9/25
The established 2-year agency is located in a desirable location. This 2.1 million earned premium agency is consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
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$511,450
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Posting: 278573 | Available | 6/9/25
For sale is an established agency in Aiken County South Carolina with a great business climate. The agency has an excellent retention ratio of 90% + and a very profitable loss ratio. The agency consists of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
Asking Price
$833,000
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$987,394,300
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Posting: 293194 | Available | 6/12/25
This is an Elite Allstate Agency located in Northern California. The staff is fully licensed with Casualty Licenses and Life & Health Licenses. They have been with the Agency an average over 10 years. Loss Ratio is in 40's percental. Retention is in 80's percental.
Asking Price
$2,399,400
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$475,000
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Posting: 293191 | Available | 6/12/25
Allstate Agency for Sales and Services. Elite Status - Variable Comp Confirmed. Outstanding staff able to handle Sales and Retention - Excellent Loss Ratio and Retention. Staff is capable running the Agency for any reason due to the excellent training.
Asking Price
$1,183,695
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Posting: 293143 | Available | 6/10/25
This well established, profitable agency is located in one of the fastest growing regions of South Carolina. This $12+M earned premium agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$3,700,000
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Posting: 293142 | Available | 6/10/25
Established turn-key agency nestled in the historic Carson Valley on the Eastern border of Lake Tahoe. It has over $11M in earned premium that consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base plus a brokered book! Excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services
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$2,500,000
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Posting: 293140 | Available | 6/10/25
Established turn-key agency located in the beautiful city of Greenville, SC. It has over $3.7M in earned premium that consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base plus a brokered book! Excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$950,000
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$840,000
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Posting: 287852 | Available | 6/9/25
This is one of the Premier Elite Agencies with Allstate Insurance Company. It has a 49% Loss Ratio and 90% Retention. The Staff is highly trained and Manager has been with the Agency over 15 years. The Lease is excellent at $2,000 per month and has 1000 sq. ft. The Price has been reduced by $50,000
Asking Price
$1,900,000
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$206,757
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$1,033,789
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Posting: 293059 | Available | 6/4/25
Profitable Insurance Franchise Specializing in Auto Insurance- One of South Florida's Iconic Franchise brands, this location is on a major North/South artery in a busy storefront location.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$585,607
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$1,365,416
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Posting: 293058 | Available | 6/4/25
Established in 2011 in Florida, specializing in various types of insurance claim representation services. Expertise covers water damage, roof leaks, hurricanes, floods, fires, mold, and business interruptions.
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
$120,000
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$140,000
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Posting: 292830 | Available | 5/19/25
This is an excellent size Allstate Agency that has been in business for over 10 years. The Agency has an excellent Loss Ratio and a nice Retention Ratio. It is open 5 days a week 9:00 am to 5:00pm.
Asking Price
$290,000
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$80,000
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Posting: 292681 | Available | 5/7/25
This Agency offers a prime growth opportunity for prospective Buyers. Buyers with existing direct appointments especially those with larger portfolios, may experience an immediate increase in commissions by leveraging better-negotiated carrier rates. The Agency manages approximately 821 policies, wi
Asking Price
$390,000
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$264,500
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Posting: 292672 | Available | 5/7/25
Unfortunate losses have resulted in Mercury terminating this appointment. The Seller has 703 policies in force with Mercury Casualty Company and Mercury Insurance Company, dating back to 2012. A Buyer MUST have sufficient financial credentials to qualify and a Mercury appointment in good standing.
Asking Price
$750,000
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$290,000
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$350,000
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Posting: 288444 | Available | 5/5/25
$ 3.8M book of business. Elite status for 2025 which ensures maximum commissions . Organically grown from scratch since 2000, only Allstate agency in Carmichael, California ( 8329 Fair Oaks Blvd Ste. G ).
Asking Price
$735,000
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$915,382
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Posting: 292181 | Available | 4/15/25
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing Farmers Insurance agency with an independent book of business, generating approximately $900,000 in annual service commissions. The agency benefits from strong recurring revenue, a well-established client base, and a strategic location in a...
Asking Price
$2,225,000
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$285,000
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$315,000
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Posting: 291417 | Available | 4/2/25
The clients are based in Oregon but serviceable by any agency that can actually service clients properly and that have an Oregon insurance license. This Seller has spent the last fourteen years growing a successful business focused on Medicare related products in the senior insurance market.
Asking Price
$1,140,000
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$6,158,285
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$6,736,430
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Posting: 289634 | Available | 3/13/25
This well-established Company offers a diverse client base with only Individual (IFP) Healthcare Insurance. With strong partnerships with top carriers such as Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Molina, Oscar, and United Healthcare the Company provides a solid foundation for growth.
Asking Price
$28,000,000
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$1,629,641
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$1,782,423
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Posting: 289616 | Available | 3/13/25
This well-established Company offers a diverse client base with only Individual (IFP) Healthcare Insurance. With strong partnerships with top carriers such as Aetna, Ambetter, AmeriHealthcare, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareSource, Cigna, Molina, Oscar, and United Healthcare.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
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$155,000
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$950,000
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Posting: 290958 | Available | 3/6/25
Established retail and specialty pharmacy in central Broward County surrounded by many medical offices, clinics and several hospitals. Currently operated by the pharmacist who is the owner plus two techs. Daytime hours Mon-Fri, closed nights and weekends. Higher than average profit margins.
Asking Price
$415,000
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$300,000
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$400,000
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Posting: 290943 | Available | 3/5/25
This Agency is an agency that has a starting date with Allstate in 1986. The father had the original agency and passed it to his son, who is now retiring. The sale has the possibility of including the Office/Condo in the total Purchase. .
Asking Price
$850,000
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Posting: 290177 | Available | 3/5/25
This Agency is one of the finest Agencies in the Allstate family of California Insurance Agencies. It has $9.3 million in Allstate Premium and $1.5 Million in Broker Business. There is a staff of 4 Employees who handle the Sales and Customer Service issues.
Asking Price
$2,075,000
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Posting: 287888 | Available | 3/5/25
This is a premier Elite Agency in Northern Ca. It has a Loss Ratio of 53% and a Retention of 91%. The Agents Gross income exceeds $1,100,000 per year. There are two full-time CSRs with 2 part-time staff to help with sales and servicing the clients. It has been in business for approximately 30 yrs.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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$228,701
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Posting: 290522 | Available | 2/7/25
This Agency presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for a buyer seeking to expand in the niche market of Surplus Lines with a well-established foundation. Founded in the mid-1960's, the Agency has built a stellar reputation for serving an educated and licensed group.
Asking Price
$1,275,000
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$246,339
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Posting: 289614 | Available | 11/25/24
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a 95% commercial small business P&C insurance book, ideal for expanding your existing agency. The client base comprises Mandarin and English-speaking small business owners, primarily in the restaurant industry.
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 289478 | Available | 11/20/24
Established 43 yr agency is located in a growing community near Greenville, South Carolina. This $4.8M earned premium Pro agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services. Great potential to increase. ...
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$1,250,000
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Posting: 289476 | Available | 11/20/24
Well-established $2.5 million dollar Pro agency is located in charming Waynesville, NC. This turnkey agency is in a centrally located bustling retail section of town and in the heart of the mountains! The office has neighbors that include restaurants, a pet store, law office, medical office, etc
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$508,000
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$630,000
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$670,000
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Posting: 289451 | Available | 11/18/24
This 17-year-old commercial-focused agency was started by an ambitious individual looking to serve the San Gabriel Valley's large Chinese and Vietnamese community by joining a cluster (Access Pro Alliance Insurance Services) to overcome challenges to work with top carriers.
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$1,850,000
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Posting: 278808 | Available | 6/9/25
The established 2-year agency is located in a desirable location. This 2.1 million earned premium agency is consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
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$511,450
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Posting: 279812 | Available | 6/9/25
This well-established award-winning Agency has been serving the Wilmington area since 1986. The office is located between several major cities on the East Coast and has a diverse population of many rich cultures and communities.
Asking Price
$680,000
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Posting: 278573 | Available | 6/9/25
For sale is an established agency in Aiken County South Carolina with a great business climate. The agency has an excellent retention ratio of 90% + and a very profitable loss ratio. The agency consists of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
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$833,000
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Posting: 278682 | Available | 8/1/23
This agency is located in Charlotte County, FL in the highly desirable and fast-growing SW FL area! This book of business is comprised of appx $1 million in Preferred Auto/Property premium, appx $191K Flood premium, and appx $1 million in Brokered Property premium with various companies.
Asking Price
$600,000
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Posting: 290943 | Available | 3/5/25
This Agency is an agency that has a starting date with Allstate in 1986. The father had the original agency and passed it to his son, who is now retiring. The sale has the possibility of including the Office/Condo in the total Purchase. .
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$850,000
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Posting: 280525 | Available | 6/27/23
For sale is a great opportunity to purchase a large agency in Fort Lauderdale. $4,800,000 of Allstate Premium the remaining is Brokered Property. They have an 86% retention rate and crossline sale potential. If you are an aggressive individual, this is the agency you are looking to purchase.
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$1,250,000
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Posting: 278842 | Available | 7/27/23
For sale is a well-established $2.7M Allstate agency with over 23 years in the same location. This is a turnkey agency in beautiful Corpus Christi on the Gulf Coast of Texas. The agency consists of a preferred auto and homeowner customer base with great retention and excellent opportunity.
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$875,000
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Posting: 283649 | Available | 7/10/24
For sale is a well-established pro-tier Allstate agency, with 4 years in the same location. It is located just off a main road in Columbia, SC; the book consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with excellent opportunities for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
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$269,000
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Posting: 278337 | Available | 7/27/23
For sale is a well-managed turnkey Allstate agency located in the dynamic city of Winston Salem, NC. This second-generation family-run agency has approximately $5 million in earned premium that consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity
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$1,600,000
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Posting: 278678 | Available | 7/27/23
This is a great opportunity to own a profitable agency in one of the most desirable areas in the country - Naples, FL This $5.1 million turn-key agency is comprised of appx. $2.6 million Allstate premium, $2.4 million Brokered Property premium and $135K Flood premium.
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 278694 | Available | 8/1/23
This is an established agency in a great High Point location. The agency consists of a preferred auto and homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales and life/financial services. A low loss ratio has created a profitable book. This is a turnkey operation.
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$980,000
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Posting: 280995 | Available | 5/31/23
This well-managed turnkey Allstate agency is located in the Columbia area of South Carolina. This agency offering has approximately $5.1 Million in combined earned premium plus brokered, which consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth
Asking Price
$995,000
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Posting: 278708 | Available | 7/27/23
This is one of the few Allstate-enhanced compensation agencies available in this area. Allstate has been in this location for 20 years. Retention at 85.60% is very high for an ECP agency and has a very profitable loss ratio of 45.69%.
Asking Price
$320,000
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$120,000
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$140,000
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Posting: 292830 | Available | 5/19/25
This is an excellent size Allstate Agency that has been in business for over 10 years. The Agency has an excellent Loss Ratio and a nice Retention Ratio. It is open 5 days a week 9:00 am to 5:00pm.
Asking Price
$290,000
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Posting: 293142 | Available | 6/10/25
Established turn-key agency nestled in the historic Carson Valley on the Eastern border of Lake Tahoe. It has over $11M in earned premium that consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base plus a brokered book! Excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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$915,382
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Posting: 292181 | Available | 4/15/25
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing Farmers Insurance agency with an independent book of business, generating approximately $900,000 in annual service commissions. The agency benefits from strong recurring revenue, a well-established client base, and a strategic location in a...
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$2,225,000
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Posting: 278397 | Available | 7/27/23
For sale is an established award-winning $4.6M Allstate agency. It is located in the metropolitan area bordering the Hudson River. This turnkey agency is highly regarded in the community and consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth.
Asking Price
$985,000
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$225,000
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Posting: 286541 | Available | 5/13/24
We're offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established Farmers Insurance agency, with a loyal customer base and a proven track record of success. This agency has a history of providing top-notch insurance solutions to individuals, families, and businesses.
Asking Price
$399,000
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Posting: 278582 | Available | 7/26/23
For sale is an Allstate Insurance agency located in sunny Fort Lauderdale, FL. It has been in business for 5 years at this location. There are currently 2 staff workers. Bank financing lenders are available. Seller financing is also available. There is a location available.
Asking Price
$1,150,000
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$155,000
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$950,000
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Posting: 290958 | Available | 3/6/25
Established retail and specialty pharmacy in central Broward County surrounded by many medical offices, clinics and several hospitals. Currently operated by the pharmacist who is the owner plus two techs. Daytime hours Mon-Fri, closed nights and weekends. Higher than average profit margins.
Asking Price
$415,000
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$206,757
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$1,033,789
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Posting: 293059 | Available | 6/4/25
Profitable Insurance Franchise Specializing in Auto Insurance- One of South Florida's Iconic Franchise brands, this location is on a major North/South artery in a busy storefront location.
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$1,100,000
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Posting: 278707 | Available | 8/1/23
This established agency is located in Rogers, in the heart of the beautiful Ozarks and one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. The agency consists of a preferred auto and homeowner customer base with excellent opportunities for growth in cross-selli as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$712,500
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Posting: 278675 | Available | 7/27/23
Well-Established Agency in desirable and prosperous Westchester County; has a very profitable Loss Ratio of 32% and a good Retention Ratio. The Agency consists primarily of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross sales, as well as life and financial services.
Asking Price
$285,000
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$246,339
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$340,250
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Posting: 289614 | Available | 11/25/24
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a 95% commercial small business P&C insurance book, ideal for expanding your existing agency. The client base comprises Mandarin and English-speaking small business owners, primarily in the restaurant industry.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$987,394,300
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$888,866
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Posting: 293194 | Available | 6/12/25
This is an Elite Allstate Agency located in Northern California. The staff is fully licensed with Casualty Licenses and Life & Health Licenses. They have been with the Agency an average over 10 years. Loss Ratio is in 40's percental. Retention is in 80's percental.
Asking Price
$2,399,400
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$475,000
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Posting: 293191 | Available | 6/12/25
Allstate Agency for Sales and Services. Elite Status - Variable Comp Confirmed. Outstanding staff able to handle Sales and Retention - Excellent Loss Ratio and Retention. Staff is capable running the Agency for any reason due to the excellent training.
Asking Price
$1,183,695
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$228,701
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$451,131
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Posting: 290522 | Available | 2/7/25
This Agency presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for a buyer seeking to expand in the niche market of Surplus Lines with a well-established foundation. Founded in the mid-1960's, the Agency has built a stellar reputation for serving an educated and licensed group.
Asking Price
$1,275,000
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Posting: 278696 | Available | 7/27/23
Established Allstate Agency located in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA. In business ten years. Seller financing is available.
Asking Price
$167,028
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When seeking large SBA business acquisition financing loans, it helps to review seller's add backs (cash flow analysis) as a source of funding to service the debt. Peter Siegel, MBA - SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder covers this specific topic for business buyers, owner/sellers, agents, business brokers.
In my experience working with the "right banks and financial institutions" repayment ability sometimes overrules collateral pledged by someone needing financing for a business purchase or a down payment. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen's ProBuy, ProSell Lead Facilitator explores this important topic.
Should owners who offer a business for sale reveal to prospective buyers any income that is not recorded in the books? This is a controversial topic with arguments both for and against. Most business sales intermediaries believe if you don't pay tax on it, you can't claim it. Some sellers disagree.
Most business acquisition financing strategies involve borrowing money to meet the purchase price. But an entirely different approach, equity sharing, is sometimes pursued if borrowed money is not wanted, or is not available to complete the purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com covers this topic.
For those who don't know, a non-compete agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller of a business, which after the sale, prohibits the seller from engaging in direct competition with the business they previously sold. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) adds this topic to a BizBen Discussion Post.
In our BizBen.com June 2021 Monthly Report the top ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors on BizBen offer their thoughts about the current status of the business for sale marketplace with trends and predictions for Business Buyers, Owner/Sellers, Business Brokers, Agents, Advisors in the near future.
Sometimes business brokers just can't win with their clients, because if an offer comes in too fast & too early then they must have lowballed the price & the seller is suspicious, and if not enough offers come in after putting the business on the market - they may look unproductive to their clients.
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
