KIA&B 2016 Volume 21, Issue 2 | Page 10

| YOUNG AGENTS PROFILE | Joshua Goodman, CPCU, AIG Years in Industry: 10 Contact Info: [email protected] www.jgoodmaninsurance.com How did you get into the Industry: I am 2nd generation in the insurance industry , my father is a captive agency owner for over 30. I have also had uncles in the industry and my mother. I applied to State Farm Catastrophe claims and was hired as my first job out of college. What is your greatest reward as an independent insurance agent? The greatest reward of being an independent insurance agent is the opportunity to provide a person with risk management solutions to protect their biggest dreams in case of their worst nightmares. What benefits do Young Agents bring to the Industry? Would you encourage your own children to be in the insurance industry? Young Agents bring determination, perception, energy, production, perpetuation and focus. Absolutely, there are so many different career paths that have great opportunity within the insurance industry. How do you see the Industry Changing in the next 5-10 years? What advice would you like to share with Principals who have been in the business more than 10 years? Distribution channels will continue to evolve. Various factors will drive this market change including innovation and consumer demand. The Independent Agency system will continue to be strongly positioned in the marketplace to provide profitable clientele to insurance carriers and competitive service/products to consumers. 8 Joshua Goodman Recruit talented people and compensate them well. Wh