Brokers' profits rise while growth falters, survey reports

Organic revenue growth for agencies and brokerage firms stalled in the third quarter of 2017, falling to 3.9% from 4.6% in the second quarter.

By Denny Jacob | November 06, 2017 at 11:30 AM

Organic revenue growth for insurance agencies and brokerage firms stalled in the third quarter of 2017, falling to 3.9% from 4.6% in the second quarter. Even as growth fell, profitability continued to soar in the third quarter.

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