Mel Foster Insurance has earned the 2025 Best Practices Agency status, joining an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the United States. The Best Practices Agency designation is awarded to participants in the Best Practices Study, which analyzes and documents the business practices of the highest-performing insurance agencies in the industry.
This year, 1,146 independent agencies throughout the U.S. were nominated to compete for this coveted designation, and only 348 agencies scored high enough to qualify as a Best Practices Agency.
“We are proud to be recognized as a best practice agency within the insurance industry. This distinction affirms our unwavering commitment to client trust, compliance excellence, and innovative risk solutions. It reflects the dedication of our team to uphold the highest professional standards while consistently delivering value and security to the communities we serve,” says Marc Engels, Mel Foster Insurance President.
Since 1993, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) and Reagan Consulting, an Atlanta-based management consulting firm, have joined forces to study the country’s leading agencies in seven revenue categories.
Best Practices Agencies are selected every three years through a rigorous nomination and qualifying process. Each agency must be among the 35-45 top-performing agencies in its revenue category to be awarded Best Practices status.
Best Practices Agencies retain their status annually during the three-year cycle by submitting extensive financial and operational data for review. 2025 is the first year of the current three-year study cycle.
Mel Foster Insurance proudly represents many of the top insurance companies in the region, offering individuals, families, and businesses a broad range of coverage options tailored to their unique needs. Mel Foster Insurance has earned a reputation for trust, stability, and personalized service. The agency remains deeply committed to its local community, combining decades of industry expertise with a forward-thinking approach to risk management and protection.
For further information, please contact Marc Engels of Mel Foster Insurance at (563) 359-5446 or visit www.melfosterinsurance.com .
About Reagan Consulting
Founded in 1993, Reagan Consulting provides M&A advisory, capital raising, valuation, growth consulting, perpetuation planning, and industry research to the nation’s leading insurance brokerages.
About Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”)
Founded in 1896, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) is the nation’s oldest and largest national association of independent insurance agents and brokers, representing over 25,000 agency locations united under the Trusted Choice brand. Trusted Choice independent agents offer consumers all types of insurance—property, casualty, life, health, employee benefit plans, and retirement products—from various insurance companies.
About Mel Foster Insurance
Locally owned and operated, Mel Foster Insurance is a full-service, independent agency with specialized professionals in business risk management, employee benefits, individual retirement planning, and personal insurance. Founded in 1932, the agency represents over 30 of the region’s most financially stable insurance carriers, providing comprehensive coverage solutions for both personal and commercial clients.
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