Start your own independent agency franchise with Brightway.
The brighter way to do insurance!
Brightway’s growth
and success
$1 Billion
We are one of the largest Personal Lines agencies in the country, with more than $1 billion in annualized written premium.
6x Annual Commission Revenue
Brightway agencies with a tenure of 5 or more years generate, on average, nearly 6 times the annual commission revenue of agencies completing their first year of operations.
$1.3+ Million
On average, the top 25% of Brightway Retail Agencies open for over five years make more than $1.3M annually.
Your expertise.
Our support.
You know how to sell and build relationships. We bet you have ideas on how to run the business better, too. As a Brightway agency owner, we’ll support you by handling all of the time-consuming areas of business - like training, marketing support, development consultants, insurance carrier products to sell, accounting and leading-edge tech - so that you can focus on what you do best: winning clients and growing your business.
Companies we represent
Local insight with
national support
Our model centers around local independent agents who help their community members get the right insurance policies for their assets and budget. With Brightway agency ownership, you get to be the local expert in your community with the support of a growing, national brand.
Why own a Brightway
independent insurance franchise?
Partnership focused on your success
No renewal fees
Unlimited contract renewals
Multi-location agency options
Guaranteed buyout
Leave a legacy
Office Agency
$25,000*
Franchise fee
*Discounted cash price. Please fill out the form to learn more about our financing options.
No retail space required
No hiring requirements
Full business support, including post bind servicing
Retail Agency
$50,000*
Franchise fee
*Discounted cash price. Please fill out the form to learn more about our financing options.
Retail office space required
Minimum staff of three sales producers
Full business support, including post bind servicing
Maegan Lunte
Brightway, The Lunte Family Agency Wylie, TX
"Being a Brightway Agency Owner allows me to fulfill all my career ambitions without limitations. In return, the success I have provides directly for my family and community. It is incredible to bring 15 years of industry experience to making sure my community is adequately protected. For me, it is not just about making a lifestyle for my family, but for bettering my community. I finally feel a sense of purpose with my career."
Ben Rodriguez
Brightway, The Ben Rodriguez Agency New Orleans, LA and Brightway, The Johnson-Rodriguez Agency Baton Rouge, LA
"Louisiana was a brand-new state for Brightway and when I opened my doors, I had access to more than a dozen insurance companies. Where I came from, I had access to exactly one company. Combining my expertise with a wide variety of insurance markets makes my offering invaluable to my customers."
Mike Hatmaker
Brightway, Largo South Largo, FL
"There is nothing I could have done for the last nine years that would have provided for my family and myself as well as having been part of Brightway."
Bobby Raymond
Brightway, Fort Caroline Jacksonville, FL
"For me, the Brightway business model has two very important keys: access to a wide range of carriers that allow us to meet our clients’ needs, and a service center that lets agencies focus on continually growing new business."
Sam Kassar
Brightway, The Kassar Agency Naples, FL and Brightway, Bonita Springs Bonita Springs, FL
"The number of carriers that Brightway works with was simply much better than what was offered by other companies. As a former captive agent for a national carrier, I know how important is to have choices when it comes to finding the right coverage for my customers."
Quincy Vinson
Brightway, The Vinson Family Agency Stone Mountain, GA
"Having the ability to offer my customers various options for insurance coverage and at the same time provide competitive pricing along with excellent customer service—that’s why we say Brightway is a Win, Win, Win opportunity for everyone!"
Start an independent agency the brighter way
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FAQs
The more producers you hire, the faster your agency will grow but our two models offer flexibility to how you can start your agency. For our Office Agency model, there is no hiring requirement. Our Retail Agency model requires a minimum staff of three and has proven to be our most successful model.
We estimate that it will take approximately 60-120 days from the date you sign your Franchise Agreement to open your Brightway Location.
Office Agency franchise owners who have paid their franchise fee in full may convert to our Retail Agency model by paying a fee of $20,000 or you may choose to finance the fee through Brightway. All franchise owners must meet our then current operational and performance criteria to convert to a different model. Your Brightway Franchise Consultant will go over more details on our financing options with you.
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Brightway by the numbers
$ 1 Billion+
Annualized Premium
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Policies Sold
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Offices Across the Country