The Financial Independence Group, Inc. (FIG) was established in 1976 by businessman William H. Cain. The company’s founder was driven by the need to motivate salespeople and maintain an emphasis on providing help and quality services. These factors led Cain into the financial services industry, where he eventually started FIG.

FIG’s progress was slow but steady for two decades, but the company’s reputation as a competent and successful insurance marketing company exploded once Bo Johnson partnered with Bill Cain. This combination—Cain’s experience and Johnson’s vision and energy—established FIG as one of the top players in the realm of field marketing.

Despite its massive growth and expanded range of services, FIG maintains a firm grasp on its commitment to helping people. With agencies in 49 states, the company has forged a strong network of agents in nearly every market imaginable. As a multi-level marketing group, FIG ensures that their agents remain independent without feeling isolated simply by maintaining a personal connection to each and every one. Each FIG affiliated agent is provided a contact list of specialized marketers and a support staff that is available to answer many of the questions that the agents may have as well as assist in following up on an agent’s business.

Agents are considered valuable assets to the management of FIG. The suggestions of agents are give consideration and in some instances have been incorporated into company policies. Some examples include branding development, new practice management policies, and the Producer’s Paychecks Program. The success of FIG is measured by the success of its individual agents. Agents receive cash bonus compensations, production bonuses, free/discounted incentives and sales tools.