At the end of the day, the relationships that independent agentsengender with carriers is one of the most critical elements oftheir business. But which insurers do agents consider the bestoverall, and how do they rate them across a spectrum of 11 keyfactors?

In one of the most comprehensive studies of independentagents in the U.S. ever completed, NU, theNational Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) andFlaspöhler, part of NMG Consulting, joined forces to conduct the2017 Independent Agent Survey — a project whose findings providerevealing insight into the demographics, books of business andindustry challenges of independent Property & Casualtyinsurance agents, as well as their most highly rated carriers.

The findings on top carriers, as voted by our survey respondents, are presented below. Carriers interested inlearning more about subscribing to the report can contact RickFlaspöhler, Partner, at [email protected].

Throughout this week and next, we'll continue to share the results of the study, which can be foundin full in our March print edition. Check back tomorrow for a lookat which carriers independent agents voted their first choice in avariety of P&C lines.

See also: 2017 NU/PIA Agent Survey arrives: Producers' greatest challenges,favorite carriers revealed

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