Thoughts on Variable Compensation
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As you are all well aware, Allstate announced their plan to increase market share and provide extended profitability to their shareholders by implementing an increased variable rate commission structure for agents. Many agents and outside buyers have inquired about the effect of this strategy on the agency force, agency value, moral of the marketplace, etc. At PPCLOAN we have heard different perspectives about the changes and want to ask you what you think. Please feel free to use us as a discussion board as we will publish responses to the commission rate change in our July edition of Allstate Management Monthly. Any comments or questions are appreciated (respond to eric@ppcloan.com).
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Banker Insight |
Many agents put themselves in a precarious situation when they bet on revenue streams that are uncertain in order to meet obligations that are certain. Often, we interview loan candidates that assume they will make a certain bonus or write a large life policy that will catapult them to a revenue amount that will allow them to get their estimated revenue figure. However, using these assumptions to estimate the cash flow of a particular business venture should be avoided on the chance that there is a deficiency in the projected revenues. When constructing cash flow models, we always take a conservative approach in estimating the future revenues and expenses of the Allstate agency.
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Deal Highlights
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Existing agent in Kentucky Purchased and merged two books of business (totaling $1.4M EP) into their existing location for 2 times. PPCLOAN was able to provide the full amount needed to purchase the books plus additional funds for working capital.
Outside buyer in New Mexico Purchased and merged two books of business (totally $3.5M EP) for 1.9 times. PPCLOAN was able to provide all necessary funds to purchase agencies.
Existing agent in Florida Purchased and merged an additional book of business ($1.9M EP) for 3 times. PPCLOAN was able to provide 85% of the purchase price. Additional financing needed to purchase the agency was provided by the Seller.
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Update on the PPCLOAN Lending Program
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- No down payment requirements
- No application fee
- Ability to prepay without penalty
- Loans for outside buyers and existing agents
- Competitive interest rates
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CONTACT US
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Our Allstate Team is always available to assist your agents with their financing needs.
9303 New Trails Drive, Suite 375 ~ The Woodlands, TX 77381 Toll-free: 800.456.2779 | Phone: 281.419.0400 | Fax: 281.419.8309 | Email: info@ppcloan.com
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