2006 Best Practices Study

AGENCIES WITH REVENUES UNDER $500,000

B.

% of Revenues Derived from Largest Accounts

+25% Profit

+25% Growth

2006

Average

Largest Commission Account

4.7% 2.1% 8.3%

High

18.4%

PROFILE

Low

1.4%

10 Largest Commission Accounts

12.0% 9.5% 22.7%

High

43.9%

REVENUES/ EXPENSES

Low

1.7%

C. Revenues Derived from Acquisitions Made in the Last 12 Months

FINANCIAL STABILITY

% of Agencies Acquiring Avg. Total Commissions Acquired

% of Net Revenues

6.7%

$78,219

16.5%

EMPLOYEE OVERVIEW

D.

Net Revenue Growth

+25% Profit

+25% Growth

Average

PRODUCER INFO

Net Revenue Growth (Organic)

2.5% 4.5% 11.3%

Net Revenue Growth (Total)

3.9% 4.5% 11.3%

SERVICE STAFF INFO

Revenue Growth by Source (as % of Prior Year’s Total Revenues)

Average

+25% Profit

30%

+25% Growth

TECHNOLOGY

20%

10%

0%

INSURANCE CARRIERS

% Total Revenue -10%

-20%

-30%

Commercial P&C

Personal P&C

Group L&H

P&C Service Fees

Individual L&H

Total Commissions & Fees

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