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oosehead Insurance (NASDAQ: GSHD) has formed a strategic franchise partnership with Baird & Warner Real Estate, creating the Adaptive Insurance Agency. This collaboration integrates Goosehead's insurance offerings directly into Baird & Warner's homebuying process, providing clients with seamless access to insurance services. The partnership allows homebuyers to compare and purchase insurance through Goosehead's carrier network while working with Baird & Warner, creating a streamlined one-stop solution.

    The initiative aims to simplify the homebuying journey by removing traditional pain points in the insurance acquisition process. By leveraging Goosehead's proprietary technology and Baird & Warner's real estate expertise, the partnership delivers an integrated service model focused on client convenience and value in the Illinois market.

    This strategic expansion into the Illinois real estate market through a partnership with a leading independent broker is expected to drive growth and increase market penetration for Goosehead. The integration of insurance services into the homebuying process creates a new revenue stream, while access to Baird & Warner's established client base enhances market penetration.

    The partnership aligns with Goosehead's client-centric growth strategy, providing a strategic client acquisition channel that embeds insurance into the homebuying process. By combining their proprietary tools and technology with Baird & Warner's trusted real estate expertise, they deliver a streamlined homebuying experience for clients in Illinois, removing a major pain point in the process.

    The Adaptive Insurance Agency will offer access to Goosehead's broad portfolio of insurance carriers and expert guidance to help clients secure optimal coverage at competitive prices. This partnership represents a calculated move to address a significant pain point in homebuying while establishing a new client acquisition channel for Goosehead.