Financial services · Nationwide
Independent brokers protecting families through life insurance, mortgage protection and retirement planning — and building a book of business that belongs to them.
Up to 145% commission in addition to bonuses and incentives.
Receive monthly bonuses outside and on top of any commissions you receive. You may receive bonuses from the company as well as our carriers.
Sell either face-to-face in the client's home or remotely. Or both.
The ability to get agents contracted in less than 24 hours with our A+ rated carriers.
Dozens of lead vendors in addition to our own CRM, specialising in direct mail, internet and social media lead generation.
Simple, innovative and flexible tools for appointments, relationship management and business development.
Receive vested renewals starting day one. Your book of business is truly yours, and you continue to receive renewal income.
Consistent training from top producers and top agency managers.
An exclusive partnership for profitable agencies with Integrity — an insurtech company providing incomparable resources and support to our agents.
Katelynn Gardner is the founder of Diligence Agencies. Prior to opening her agency in 2021, Katelynn was working in a hospital as a nursing student. Dreading going to work every day because she knew she was not able to spend the time she wanted with her daughter, she knew she needed more. Today, Diligence Agencies is one of the fastest-growing organizations in independent insurance — with 500+ agents and over $3 million in monthly production.
As Director of Operations and Policy Service, Bailey assists new agents in the process of getting their license, getting contracted with the carriers, and helping guide their way to success. Bailey also strives to ensure our clients are satisfied and their needs are met.
Licensed or not, the first step is the same — a short conversation about where you are and what you want to build.
Copyright © 2026 Diligence Agencies — All Rights Reserved. Agent positions are independent contractor opportunities with commission-based compensation. Earnings vary and depend on individual effort, licensure, market and other factors; results described are not typical and are not a guarantee of income. Please review our income disclosure before applying. Diligence Agencies is an independent insurance agency; coverage is subject to underwriting approval and policy terms.
Diligence Agencies is a DBA of Blackburn Financial Inc.
The Opportunity
How it works
We built Diligence around a simple idea: give motivated people the training, the carriers and the leads, then get out of their way. Most of our agents had no insurance background when they started.
A short conversation about where you are and what you want to build. Licensed or not.
We sponsor pre-licensing and walk you through the exam in the Recruits portal.
Contracted in under 24 hours, then straight into the Agent Hub with the whole team behind you.
Plus monthly bonuses and incentives from the company and our carriers.
Your book of business is truly yours, with passive renewal income.
With our full panel of A+ rated carriers.
Dozens of vendors plus our own CRM. Using them is optional.
Consistent training from top producers and agency managers.
Exclusive insurtech support for profitable agencies.
Our founder
Katelynn Gardner founded Diligence in 2021. She was working in a hospital as a nursing student, dreading every shift because it kept her from her daughter. She took a leap with no plan B. Today Diligence is one of the fastest-growing organizations in independent insurance, with 500+ agents and over $3 million in monthly production.
Copyright © 2026 Diligence Agencies — All Rights Reserved. Agent positions are independent contractor opportunities with commission-based compensation. Earnings vary and depend on individual effort, licensure, market and other factors; results described are not typical and are not a guarantee of income. Please review our income disclosure before applying. Diligence Agencies is an independent insurance agency; coverage is subject to underwriting approval and policy terms.
Diligence Agencies is a DBA of Blackburn Financial Inc.
Recruits Area
Enter the access password from your hiring manager to reach your training, materials and licensing exam.
Recruits Portal
Agent Hub
Enter your agent password to reach the leaderboard, schedule, resources and everything you need for the job.
Agent Hub
Get time with leadership directly.
Submit through the carrier's portal, then log the application in our CRM under your pipeline. Ops reconciles nightly.
Under Resources → Commission statements. New statements post every Friday.
Resources → Order leads. Choose direct mail, internet or social; billing runs through your agent account.
Open a support ticket tagged "Underwriting" and the desk responds same business day.