Matt Masiello, CEO, Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance With $9.5 billion in premium, almost 5,000 agents in his network across 48 states, CEO of SIAA, Matt Masiello has a unique perspective on the independent agent. Matt might negotiate a multi-million dollar contract with a national carrier in the morning and advise a from-scratch mom-and-pop agency in the afternoon.    In this podcast, Matt shares his perspective on:   The shifting market share between the captive, direct, and independent channels Amazon’s introduction to the small commercial insurance market—and how the industry needs to respond How today’s agents can win the right insurance consumers for their agency   Make this conversation a priority. Matt holds nothing back in this thoughtful and practical discussion.   Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.