James Roberts
Regional Vice President @Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Regional Vice President @Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance, Inc
Kansas City, MO, US
As Regional Vice President at Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance (MIAA), I help top-tier producers, captive agents, and industry professionals make the leap into 100% independent ownership. My goal isn\'t just to help you open an agency—it is to help you build a massive, scalable asset that you fully own and control.Backed by SIAA, the premier national alliance for independent agencies, I provide the exact roadmap, market access, and mentorship required to transition successfully and maximize your agency\'s valuation.How I help agency owners win: True Independence & Equity: Guiding captive agents out of restrictive contracts into a model where they keep 100% of the legacy they build. Unmatched Carrier Access: Unlocking direct appointments with top standard carriers so you never have to turn away good business. The \"Transparent Math\": Showing owners how to drastically increase their revenue through MIAA’s exclusive local/national profit-sharing and guaranteed supplemental income. Operational Mentorship: Coaching owners through agency setup, carrier placement, and scalable launch strategies across Kansas and the KC Metro area.If you are ready to stop building a book for someone else and start building your own legacy, let\'s talk. Check out the MIAA Member Benefits and the exact compensation math in the Featured section at the top of my profile, or send me a direct message to connect.
EDUCATION
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
John Brown University
Master's Degree, Masters of Science, Leadership and Ethics
John Brown University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business
ABOUT JAMES ROBERTS
Over my career, I’ve seen business from almost every possible angle—and I know exactly what separates agents who just make a living from those who build a legacy.My background is uniquely built for agency development. I spent 12 years in claims, giving me a deep understanding of how this industry operates behind the scenes. I spent time in project management and instructional design at Walmart, mastering how to build and scale operational systems. I spent 3 years in real estate, learning the undeniable value of equity.Most importantly, for the last 7 years, I’ve been on the front lines as a producer—culminating in taking the exact leap I now help others take when I became an agency owner myself in June 2025.Because I\'ve sat in your seat, I know the frustration of strict carrier appetites. I know what it feels like to do the heavy lifting to build a massive book of business, only to realize the long-term equity belongs to the house.Now, as Regional Vice President at MIAA (SIAA), I help top-tier captive agents, producers, and industry professionals step out of restrictive models and into 100% independent ownership. We provide the direct standard carrier access, regional profit-sharing, and mentorship required to build an agency of lasting value—an asset that you entirely own and control. If you want to see the actual math of what our independent agencies are earning, take a look at the Member Benefits and Virtual Info Session in my Featured section below. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or you are ready to scale, let\'s connect.(And when I’m off the clock, you’ll find me on my bike, chasing good coffee, or cheering on my daughter at gymnastics meets).
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