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First Connect isn’t just another insurance aggregator. Whether you're a new or seasoned agent, First Connect is here to support your success.

It’s an all-in-one insurtech platform that gives independent agents the tools they need to help grow their agencies and write the coverage their clients need. At First Connect Insurance, we help independent insurance agents grow their agencies by offering fast and easy access to over 100 carriers across home, auto, commercial, and life insurance. Our agent-friendly platform simplifies quoting, bin

ding, and managing policies, while offering competitive commissions with no onboarding fees. With real-time market insights, personalized support, and exclusive incentives, agents can serve clients better and expand their business effortlessly.

27/05/2026

First Connect is heading to Insurtech Insights USA in New York and we could not be more ready.

Our CEO Aviad Pinkovezky will be on the Main Stage for "When Both Sides See the Same Data: What Changes" alongside Pete Shelley, President of Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company.

Our VP of Customer Success & Agency Operations Noe Gonzalez will be taking the stage for "Smarter Growth: Using Advanced Tech to Target the Right Risk at the Right Time."

📅 June 3 | Javits Center, NYC

Come see us there. 👋

🎟️ https://www.insurtechinsights.com/america/

25/05/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country. Thank you for your sacrifice. 🇺🇸

21/05/2026

Generalist agents write policies.
Specialist agents build books.    When you become the agent who genuinely understands a specific industry, you stop competing on price and start competing on knowledge.

That means knowing the risks, speaking the language, anticipating the seasonal exposures, and understanding exactly what keeps your clients up at night. That fluency is a much harder thing for a competitor to undercut than a rate.  It starts with picking one vertical and going deeper than feels comfortable. That’s really the whole straegy. Not more carriers, not more product lines, not more complexity. Just a focused book, the right access to support it, and room to grow as your reputation in that space does.    Agents who build that kind of presence don’t have to chase clients.  The clients come to them.

15/05/2026

The decision to go independent is yours.

So is everything you build.

Our new guide covers the practical side of making that leap the right way, from the foundations most new agencies skip to the tools worth having early and the carrier access that keeps you competitive from the start.

The agents who figure this out don’t do it because they had everything lined up perfectly.

They do it because they showed up before they felt ready, built the infrastructure as they went, and found the right people and platforms to grow with.

You are already further along than you think.

11/05/2026

A mid-year check-in takes 10 minutes and almost always turns up something worth addressing.

Here’s how to make it easy: Set mid-year check-in reminders in your calendar or CRM the moment you bind a policy. When that reminder hits, a quick email or phone call is all it takes.

One question does the heavy lifting.

For a business owner it might sound like: “Has anything changed in your operations this year?”

For a personal lines client: “Has anything changed at home, a new car, a renovation, anything new of value?”  
Either way, the answer almost always surfaces something. New employees, new equipment, a recent move, a growing household.

One question, asked at the right moment, is what turns a renewal into a real relationship, makes your book sticky, and keeps your clients protected.

10/05/2026

Wishing all the mothers in our agent and partner community a wonderful Mother's Day from all of us at First Connect.

07/05/2026

Flood insurance isn’t complicated. Not bringing it up is.

Most clients may think they’re covered. They’re not. A quick “Did you know your home policy doesn’t include flood?” is often what turns a renewal into a bigger policy and a more protected client.

You don’t have to live on the water to need it either.

1 in 3 flood claims comes from outside high-risk zones.

Flood doesn’t check FEMA maps before it shows up and coverage can cost less than your client’s weekly grocery run.

The average claim payout is $68,000.

For a small monthly cost, your client gets life-changing protection when they need it most. One question opens that door every time.

29/04/2026

"We are building something special."

Jesse says it with the kind of confidence that comes from doing the work. One year into leading JDT Premiere Insurance Services, the results back him up. This month, we're honored to feature him as our April Agent Spotlight.

JDT Premiere Insurance Services, LLC is just one year old and began as a full commercial brokerage serving contractors, manufacturers, commercial property owners, fitness centers, and more across all 50 states. A few months in, the agency started writing personal lines, and things haven't slowed down since.

Jesse is a 10-year insurance veteran who spent years building deep relationships with clients, carriers, wholesalers, and underwriters before deciding the time was right to build something of his own. For him, independence was never just about running an agency. It was about showing up fully for clients, becoming a real part of their lives, and building something grounded in trust, honesty, and loyalty.

Mornings at JDT Premiere start with Lucy, his three-year-old English Bulldog and the face of the company. The agency slogan is Tenacious Solutions, and Lucy lives up to it, especially at 6 AM when breakfast can't come fast enough. After Lucy, it's straight to the inbox: referral leads and bind orders are the ideal way to open a workday. When the day winds down, three grandkids are waiting.

Building something special doesn't come without turbulence. The last few years tested the whole industry, but Jesse navigated it by leaning into his commercial underwriting roots and staying focused on what he could do well.

Bringing First Connect on board was the decision that changed the game. "Partnering with First Connect has been the lifeline my business needed," he says. Market access, credibility, and people like Heather Carter and Ethan Lickert in his corner made all the difference.

This is exactly why First Connect exists: to give agents the tools, markets, and support to build something that lasts.

Jesse, thank you for sharing your story with the First Connect community.

27/04/2026

That’s what building an independent book actually looks like.

The agents who make it aren’t the ones who never got rejected. They’re the ones who refused to let the market decide their ceiling. Keep going. 💪

What was the toughest no you ever pushed through?

17/04/2026

Your clients want a quote today.
The question is whether you can deliver it.

According to our State of the Industry survey, nearly 60% of agents say most of their clients now expect same-day quotes and policy binding.
That expectation isn't going away.

The agents who meet it consistently have one thing in common: they're not bouncing between portals or chasing down appetite information. They have access to more of the market, from one place, and they move fast because of it.

Broader access isn't just an operational upgrade.
It's a client retention strategy.

Ready to expand your carrier access?

Sign up for free today at firstconnectinsurance.com

16/04/2026

Join us in celebrating our Monthly Rockstars! ✨

Huge shoutout to Raul Diaz, Zoline Hau, Michal Wakulinski, Maciej Laskowski, Angela Castillo, McKenzie Gilbert, Thomas Finch, and Ashley Cardosi for supporting our agents, solving real problems, and helping move First Connect forward.

At First Connect, one of our core values is Team Camaraderie. We show up for each other, celebrate wins together, and create an environment where everyone feels supported. When we lift each other up, we all go further.

These rockstars are a great example of that value in action.

👏 Well-deserved recognition.

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