Conor Crawford

Many insurance agents feel stuck building a book they do not fully control, with limited carrier options and a commission split that does not match the work they put in. At some point, staying captive starts to feel like building someone else’s business instead of your own. At Affordable American Insurance (AAI), we help agents open and grow independent agencies so they can master their clients relationships, gain real carrier options and keep more of what they earn, with a dedicated pit crew beside them at every stage. For more than 20 years, we have supported a growing network of independent agencies in more than 35 states. Our work and leadership have been featured in Forbes, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider and USA Today. What we help agents do • Leave the captive model with a clear and personalized roadmap for a smooth transition • Open and scale their own independent agency while maintaining full ownership of their book • Gain access to top rated carriers that fit their market, niche and clients • Use proven systems and technology to automate processes and better serve their book of business • Get expert guidance on how and when to shift gears so their book grows year after year How it works Start the conversation. Fill out a short form and have a brief discovery call to see if there is a good fit. See your plan. We show what book ownership, carrier options and commissions could look like for you and outline a realistic transition timeline. Launch with your pit crew. Meet the team who will guide your onboarding and support your growth as an independent agency owner. Our core belief is simple. If you are the one building the book, you should be the one who owns it and benefits from it long term. If you are a captive or limited agent who is curious about independence, or an existing independent agency looking to grow with more support, we invite you to learn more about AAI and see if we are the right pit crew for your journey.