Season 2 Episode 19
Season 2 Episode 19
David White and Rick Eaton are, respectively, the CEO and COO of Morgan White Group. In this episode of the Insurance Leadership Podcast, White and Eaton share wisdom from their experience growing an insurance company.
These two men have witnessed Morgan White Group's beginnings and recall the early years of struggle and loss. However, they also discuss what they learned, how they moved forward, and how they grew from $2 million to $100 million. From business decision-making to higher callings, White and Eaton share the experiences that shaped them personally as men and holistically as a company.
You don’t want to miss this episode of the Insurance Leadership Podcast as we join Ryan in gleaning great wisdom from trailblazers of the industry.
In this month’s episode, Ryan Eaton welcomes David White, President and CEO, and Rick Eaton, Chief Operating Officer, at Morgan White Group located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. White and Eaton share wisdom and insight from their experiences in growing an insurance company.
It is essential to identify and understand your customers before starting a business. In order to develop successful products, you need to understand the needs and wants of your customer base. White also suggests that niche products are crucial for differentiating yourself from your competitors.
Look at the value of your competitor’s content and figure out what will set your business and product apart. A design can be improved by being flexible and continuing to adjust along the way. You might have a great chance to gain a foothold in that market if you take advantage of those opportunities.
We found our flagship product in searching for a niche, the premium saver is exactly that. As we tweaked it, we made it our own.
Compliance culture becomes increasingly important as companies expand. In order to shape their growth roadmaps, companies should hire a compliance team. Eaton noted that our company benefited from the hiring of compliance personnel. AM Best Rating Services rates Morgan White Group, and having the compliance personnel is important for their rating system.
AM Best rates more than 16,000 insurance companies worldwide with a credit rating summary of an insurance company's ability to pay claims, debts, and other financial obligations. Rick continues to have these programs in place for risk management and compliance that not only help MWG satisfy state regulators but also help internally.
In terms of growth, a great deal of what we have done has been driven by regulatory requirements.
The definition of excellence is changing today. White, CEO and President of Morgan White Group, explains that defining excellence should be part of your company's vision and mission statements.
Specifically, excellence in product, excellence in service, excellence in work culture, leadership, and everything you do. Providing your customers with excellent service should be the core reason for your company's existence.
Customers are attracted to you by the quality of your product and the quality of your people.
Growth mindsets are based on the belief that improvement is possible and failures can be turned into learning opportunities. The objective is much broader than simply increasing earnings.
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