I'm a big fan of LinkedIn, especially the wide variety of groups that you can join, on just about any professional topic. Search “insurance agents” alone, and you'll get a list of more than 450 groups, segmented by specialty, interest, carrier or location.
An interesting question is up for discussion in the aptly named “Insurance Geeks” group, which regularly tackles tough contract issues and more philosophical topics. One that caught my eye is, “ Who or what is/are the most influential people in the insurance business?”
Because group members come from all walks of the industry, the responses are varied, but independent agents are well represented. Some of the names that made the short list included, in absolutely no order, are also on mine:
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