Something big is coming to the national independent agency system this September and you’re going to want in on it.

On September 4, 38 Big “I” state associations are launching Agency Compensation 360, the first-ever, multi-state compensation survey built specifically for independent insurance agencies. This isn’t just another generic industry report – it’s your chance to get real, independent agency-specific salary, benefits, and commission data that you can actually use. 

Why Agency Compensation 360 is a game changer for independent agents 

Let’s be honest — up until now, getting accurate compensation data for independent agencies has been tough. Our team at OIA has developed two annual compensation studies, but the aggregated data doesn’t automatically showcase the data of agencies that look just like you.  

With Agency Compensation 360, that changes. You’ll be able to compare your agency’s numbers with others of similar size and location, giving you a clear, accurate view of where you stand. Want to know how agencies your size in your region are paying producers? Or how benefits and PTO compare? You’ll finally have answers. 

And the best part? If you take the survey, you get free access to the interactive dashboard when results go live in early November — a $2,500 value. You can filter the data by state, region, agency size, role, and more to get exactly the insights you need. 

What’s in it for you 

By participating, you’ll get: 

• Salary & commission ranges that are actually relevant to independent agencies 

• Benefits & PTO trends that show what’s competitive right now 

• Insights into remote work adoption 

• A peek at 2026 staffing forecasts so you can plan ahead 

We can’t do it without you: Better data = better insights for your agency. The more agents who take the survey, the more powerful and accurate the results will be. Your input will help create a more robust, insightful Agency Compensation 360 dashboard that benefits you and the entire independent agency community.

Get started today!  

Thursday, September 4, is compensation survey launch day. If you’re an agency principal, you’ll receive direct access via an invite link from the Agency Compensation 360 team. Look for more details in your email inbox on how to complete the survey to access the results dashboard in November. You can also learn more here: https://catalyit.com/comp360/oia

This is your opportunity to shape the data, see where your agency stands, and make smarter decisions for your business. Don’t miss it! 

📅 Launch Date: September 4th
📊 Results Available: Early November 

About the Author

Brian Lawrence is the Sr. Director of Agency Talent Development for Ohio Insurance Agents. He is responsible for providing HR support and resources for the membership. His HR career spans 25 years across Insurance, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Association Management.

Much of his experience includes 20 years at Nationwide, where he spent seven years as an HR Director/HR Business Partner providing strategic support to executive leadership teams across P&C, Commercial and Non-Standard Customer Service Operations, Life Insurance and Annuity Operations, & Nationwide Pet Insurance.