Rachel Dominguez

Rachel Dominguez

Agency Operations Expert

Experience-based, story-driven

Rachel built and sold a $4M independent P&C agency over 12 years before joining InsuranceAgencyHub as a contributor. She writes from the trenches — covering the real challenges of hiring producers, managing operations, acquiring books of business, and scaling without burning out. Her advice is experience-based and proven.

Areas of Expertise

Agency scalingHiring producersKPIs & metricsBook acquisitionsRetention

Articles by Rachel Dominguez

10 Lessons from Insurance Agents Who Built Seven-Figure Books of Business

10 Lessons from Insurance Agents Who Built Seven-Figure Books of Business

Key insights and actionable lessons from top-producing insurance agents who grew their books past $1M in annual premium.

Rachel DominguezRachel Dominguez
Agent Interviews
Jan 29, 2026·10 min read
15 Insurance Agency KPIs You Should Track Every Month

15 Insurance Agency KPIs You Should Track Every Month

The essential key performance indicators every insurance agency owner should monitor to drive growth, retention, and profitability.

Rachel DominguezRachel Dominguez
Agency Owners
Jan 14, 2026·10 min read
How to Hire Your First Insurance Producer: A Complete Guide

How to Hire Your First Insurance Producer: A Complete Guide

Everything agency owners need to know about recruiting, interviewing, compensating, and onboarding their first insurance producer.

Rachel DominguezRachel Dominguez
Agency Owners
Oct 1, 2025·10 min read
Buying a Book of Business: What to Look For and What to Avoid

Buying a Book of Business: What to Look For and What to Avoid

A practical guide to evaluating, negotiating, and acquiring an insurance book of business, including valuation methods and due diligence checklists.

Rachel DominguezRachel Dominguez
Agency Owners
Apr 18, 2025·11 min read
How to Start Your Own Insurance Agency: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Start Your Own Insurance Agency: Step-by-Step Guide

A practical step-by-step guide to starting your own insurance agency, covering business planning, licensing, carrier appointments, and growth strategies.

Rachel DominguezRachel Dominguez
Agency Owners
Dec 9, 2024·9 min read
Welcome to InsuranceAgencyHub: Your #1 Resource for Insurance Professionals

Welcome to InsuranceAgencyHub: Your #1 Resource for Insurance Professionals

Introducing InsuranceAgencyHub, the go-to resource for insurance agents and agency owners looking to grow their careers and businesses.

Rachel DominguezRachel Dominguez
Blog
Jun 12, 2024·6 min read