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Making The Leap From Corporate To Entrepreneur: Nadeen Vella On Building NaVella Insurance From Scratch

An interview with Agency Checklist’s Owen Gallagher

March 7th, 2023

“Last year at an Insurance Library event, I had the pleasure of meeting Nadeen Vella. She shared with me her story of starting her own independent insurance agency, NaVella Insurance, which specializes in high-net-worth coverages. Nadeen’s enthusiasm and dedication to making her new business a success was immediately evident and captured my attention.

Despite facing numerous challenges along the way, Nadeen’s determination and passion for helping clients find the best insurance coverage led her to start NaVella Insurance from scratch. A developing business that is new and growing, NaVella Insurance has quickly established itself as a reliable and reputable agency in the industry.

As a successful female entrepreneur in a mostly male-dominated industry, Nadeen’s journey serves as an inspiration to other women who may be considering starting their own insurance agencies. In this interview, Nadeen generously shares her insights and experiences, offering valuable advice to those who are looking to follow in her footsteps. From overcoming obstacles to understanding her clients’ needs, Nadeen provides a unique perspective on what it takes to build and grow a successful insurance agency.”

Read the full interview here

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Part II: A conversation with Personal Risk Advisor and CEO of RiskRevu, Kurt Thoennessen, CAPI

Are you searching for options? If your answer is yes, then working with an independent insurance advisor might be one of the best kept secrets of our industry. You might think all insurance agents, carriers, and programs are all the same, but it’s simply not true. In this episode, Kurt and I dive into the nuances of the insurance space and break down the three ways in which insurance is purchased and how you can leverage the power of choice as a consumer. Spoiler alert: Progressive Flo and ice cream make the cut.

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Are You Considered High Net Worth? Let's Find Out.

Part I: A conversation with Personal Risk Advisor and CEO of RiskRevu, Kurt Thoennessen, CAPI

You might think all insurance agents, carriers, and programs are all the same, but it’s simply not true. In this episode, Kurt and I dive into the nuances of the private client space and what High Net Worth means when it comes your personal insurance program. You will discover that the term ‘High Net Worth’ vastly differs depending on industry and individual perception. Learn about the value and benefits when it comes to placing coverage with these premium insurance carriers and why working with an independent agent, someone you trust, matters. I love this topic so much I wrote a blog post about it. Interested? Check it out.