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Join us for the 25th episode of the Reagan RedZone as Brian McNeely, Harrison Brooks, and Webb Milward discuss the biggest headlines, deals, and industry events that have taken place over the past five weeks.

Is insurance brokerage entering a new growth era? Join Webb Milward, Brian Deitz, and Mark Crites as they unpack Q2 GPS results, including 4.5% median organic growth and a softening market. They discuss what brokers should expect next, the rebound in public broker valuations, implications for private firms, and why strong new business execution can still create opportunities to outperform.

Join us for Episode 23 of the Reagan RedZone with Kevin Stipe, Harrison Brooks, and Webb Milward. In this episode, "Dog Days and Dead Cats," they discuss the outlook for public broker valuations, the newly-released top 100 broker list, and how firms can navigate leadership perpetuation with the next generation.

In this episode, Webb Milward, Brian McNeely, and Mark Crites discuss the current soft market, what this means for brokers, and strategies that agencies should be focused on.

Join us on the 21st episode of the Reagan RedZone as Webb Milward, Kevin Stipe and Brian Deitz discuss AI disruptions in the industry, public and private broker valuations, and the value of owning the client relationship.

In this episode of The Reagan RedZone, Mark Crites and Webb Milward are joined by Jon Loftin of the MJ Companies to discuss what it takes for a top privately held firm to remain competitive and thrive.

In this final Reagan RedZone episode of the year, Webb Milward, Brian McNeely, and Harrison Brooks recap key trends from 2025, share strategies brokers should focus on as we head into a new year, and make predictions for what we'll see in 2026.

In this episode of The Reagan RedZone, Webb Milward and Brian Deitz are joined by the President & CEO of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers, Joel Wood, to discuss key takeaways from the CIAB's annual insurance leadership forum at the Broadmoor. Specifically, their conversation focuses on M&A trends, talent movement, and the impact of AI on the insurance industry.

Join us for the seventeenth episode of The Reagan RedZone, a podcast that explores key trends, takeaways, and insights for the insurance distribution industry. In this episode, Tom Doran, Kevin Stipe, and Webb Milward reflect on the evolution of the Best Practices Study over the years, the importance of benchmarking your agency's performance, and future predictions for the industry.

In this episode of the Reagan RedZone, Mark Crites, Kevin Stipe, and Webb Milward look back at how the Business Insurance Top 100 Insurance Brokers list has evolved, break down the biggest takeaways from the 2025 rankings, and share what it all means for insurance brokers navigating today’s market.

In this episode of The Reagan RedZone, Webb Milward is joined by Brian Deitz and Brian McNeely for a mid-year check-in and a deep dive into the current state of the insurance mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. Their discussion explores the number of announced deals this year, the impact of recent mega-deals, the current rate environment, and what this could mean for brokers in the months ahead.

Join us as Bobby Reagan, Harrison Brooks, and Webb Milward reflect on events that have shaped their careers, the resiliency of the insurance distribution industry over the last 50 years, and how brokers can best position themselves to face future challenges.

Welcome back to the Reagan RedZone, a podcast that explores key trends, takeaways, and insights for the insurance distribution industry. Join us on our latest episode as Brian Deitz, Brian McNeely, and Webb Milward discuss the current situation with tariffs, the economy, and the potential impact on the privately held insurance broker. As mentioned in the episode, if you are interested in participating in our Growth & Profitability Survey, please email [email protected].

Tune into this month's episode with Tom Doran, Mark Crites, and Webb Milward as they discuss the current state of insurance broker valuations, focusing on the differences between internal and external valuations. Their conversation highlights the challenges of size insecurity in the industry, the critical role of talent recruitment in ensuring agency growth and success, and how an up-to-date perpetuation strategy can tackle both.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Reagan RedZone, where Kevin Stipe, Harrison Brooks, and Webb Milward share their insights on what privately held firms should expect in 2025, the top opportunities they can capitalize on, and the key areas to focus on for success.