Media Release
Sep 15, 2025
ISU Steadfast Acclaimed in the 2025 IBA 5-Star Networks and Alliances
Author: ISU Steadfast
San Francisco, CA – September 15, 2025 — Insurance Business America has recognized ISU Steadfast as a standout performer in its annual 5-Star Networks and Alliances report, following a comprehensive analysis of the insurance industry. This prestigious honor highlights ISU Steadfast’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and agency support.
Chris Sweeney, Managing Editor for Special Reports at Insurance Business America, shared his insights on the selection process, stating: “Agents from across the US shared their valuable insight on which networks and alliances are helping them reach new heights. ISU Steadfast earned a place on the winners list thanks to their expertise in accessing niche markets, ability to provide marketing support, and forward-thinking attitude toward technological advancements.”
The final winners list was compiled by Insurance Business America’s 30+ member Intelligence Unit, which conducted rigorous research and gathered feedback from industry experts. Honorees were evaluated against ten key performance criteria, including commissions, market access, technology, and training.
ISU Steadfast is proud to be recognized among the insurance industry’s top-performing networks.
“We’re proud to be recognized as a 5-Star Network by Insurance Business America. This award reflects our team’s dedication to empowering independent agencies with the tools, support, and innovation they need to thrive in today’s market,” said Dan McCarthy, CEO of ISU Steadfast.
This recognition is a testament to ISU Steadfast’s professionalism, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to helping agencies grow and succeed.
About 2025 IBA 5-Star Networks and Alliances
Insurance Business America reached out to agents nationwide to find out which networks and alliances are helping them reach new heights. The survey asked respondents to rate the performance and service of their networks on a scale of 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) against the following 10 criteria:
- commissions and profit share
- access to niche and non-traditional markets
- marketing support
- training and education
- administrative support
- access to technology
- overall business consultation
- perpetuation planning
- vendor discounts
The networks and alliances that earned an average score of 8 or greater in at least one category were awarded a 5-Star designation.
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