FirstChoice, a MarshBerry Company, Named Insurance Journal’s #1 Agency Partner for Fourth Consecutive Year

Woodmere, OH – MarshBerry, a global leader in investment banking and consulting, today announced that FirstChoice, a MarshBerry Company (FirstChoice), has once again been ranked the#1 Agency Partner by Insurance Journal, marking its fourth consecutive year earning the industry’s top distinction.

The recognition reflects FirstChoice’s continued focus on helping independent agencies achieve sustainable growth through market access, strategic planning, technology guidance, producer development, marketing support, and performance-enhancing resources. Today, FirstChoice supports more than 750 independent agencies nationwide, empowering them to compete effectively in an increasingly complex marketplace.

“This recognition as the nation’s top agency partner for the fourth year in a row is a tremendous honor,” said MarshBerry Chief Executive Officer, John Wepler. “It validates our team’s unwavering commitment to helping agencies build stronger, more valuable businesses while maintaining the freedom to choose the path that’s right for them. We remain focused on providing the expertise, insights, and tools agencies need to succeed at every stage of their lifecycle.”

Unlike many organizations in today’s consolidating landscape, FirstChoice remains focused on helping agency owners build stronger, more valuable businesses through strategic planning, technology enablement, and initiatives that drive predictable, profitable organic growth. FirstChoice provides objective guidance that empowers agency leaders to evaluate the full spectrum of options available and make decisions aligned with their long-term goals and vision for independence.

“Independent agencies need more than market access to thrive,” said Keith Captain, President – MarshBerry Networks. “They need access to the strategies, technology, education, and business intelligence that help them compete against firms many times their size. Being recognized as the #1 agency partner for a fourth consecutive year reflects our commitment to delivering those capabilities while helping our members preserve what makes them unique.”

As agency networks continue to evolve, FirstChoice remains committed to investing in tools and resources that help agency owners accelerate organic growth, enhance operational performance, attract and develop talent, and create long-term enterprise value.

For more information on the nation’s number one agency partner, or to learn about becoming a member, visit www.MarshBerry.com/FirstChoice.