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Virginia Agency Success Story – John Hardy

"I've been able to take advantage of the referrals and have written a nice book of business just from the TrustedChoice[.com] referrals."
Published: September 30, 2020

John Hardy

Harwood & Son Insurance

Farmville, VA

“[The benefits have] covered the expense of TrustedChoice[.com] and then some, as well as commissions and things like that for the producer – and I have also been able to write other policies for some of those TrustedChoice[.com] referrals.”

“I’ve been able to take advantage of the referrals and have written a nice book of business just from the TrustedChoice[.com] referrals… it’s just been nice to have that extra help.”

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