Insurance aggregator and network fees compared

Every network that publishes or has reported its fees, 15 in all. Blank means we couldn't find a published figure.

NameTypeFees / requirementsContract / exitSources
First ConnectaggregatorZero onboarding fees, zero subscription feesnot published[1]
Ironpeak (formerly The Iroquois Group)networkNo initiation, franchise, monthly dues or termination feesMembers may sell agency to whomever, whenever[1] [2] [3]
Firefly AgencyaggregatorUpfront fee plus monthly fee (cost of comparative rater + management system); 90% commission split on all new business and renewalsNo commission split required on agent's own outside carriers[1] [2]
Horizon Agency Systemsaggregator$1,000 startup; $269/user/month standard ($259 for 2-5 users), $299/user/month advanced; no brokerage fee; 85% commission from policy one with fixed option to grow to 100%not published[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Smart ChoicenetworkNo joining, monthly, maintenance or exit fees; 70/30 split on program business, 100% after 'Leadership Level' capOne-year agreement, auto annual renewal[1] [2]
SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance)networkVary by regional master agencyContract terms and length vary by master agency[1] [2]
Renaissance Alliancenetwork2019 report: no entrance or exit fees/penalties; cost typically <1% of total premium (not confirmed on current site)not published[1] [2]
Pacific Interstate Insurance Brokers (PIIB)clusterFlat monthly fee; PIIB keeps 10% of profit-sharing; 100% direct commission to affiliates; no minimum premium90 days' notice to leave; book released immediately[1]
United Agencies Inc.cluster2019 report: buy-in about $2,500; no commission splits; fees commensurate with volume (not confirmed on current site)not published[1] [2]
Combined Agents of America (CAA)networkCAAIS internal brokerage pays member 80% of commissionnot published[1]
Big "I" Alliance Blue (formerly Big I Markets)market access programFree: no initial, monthly or termination fees; no production minimums (Big I membership required)not published[1] [2]
IAN Insurance Agency NetworknetworkQualification: minimum premium 2.5M DWP or greater (INA directory)not published[1] [2]
ISU Steadfast (ISU Insurance Agency Network)networkTargets agencies with $1MM–$25MM revenue (INA directory)not published[1] [2] [3]
Goosehead InsurancefranchiseFranchise fee typically $50,000; total initial investment $66,000–$111,500; ongoing new-business and renewal royalty feesTen-year franchise agreement[1] [2]
Brightway InsurancefranchiseFranchise fee $25,000, or $10,000 via fee-forgiveness program (500 new policies + 3 producers in 12 months); no contract renewal feeCan transfer to family/successor with no added franchise fee[1]
The plain-English take: "No fees" usually means the network is paid through a commission split instead, as with Smart Choice's 70/30 split up to a cap. Compare the total cost: startup fee, monthly fee, commission split, and what happens when you leave.

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Facts are taken from the cited sources and can change. Always read the actual contract.