Insurance operators, technology builders, and industry veterans, reunited to build the next chapter of independent insurance.
Defining Agent Vista
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noun
a pleasing new view for agents and brokers.
Our Story
Harnden and his long-time partner Steve Hauck had already built AP Intego, the leading small-commercial digital broker, and were exploring what might come next. AP Intego was all pre-AI.
Eschliman’s pitch: run the playbook again, this time with agency owners as partners, and AI as the layer neither team had before.
Our Team
Founder & CEO
Curious operator who founded Agent Vista to serve local agency owners with a platform that prioritizes people and technology for the long haul. 10+ years across insurance, M&A, and technology, most recently Chief of Staff at Alera Group, where he helped grow the business from $250M to $1.5B in revenue.
Head of Technology
Ambitious builder of AI-driven products and high-performing teams. 20+ years in insurance technology, most recently Head of Engineering at NEXT Insurance, where he pioneered AI-powered embedded insurance solutions.
Head of Product
Empathetic product leader with 15+ years across insurance and technology. Previously Director of Product at NEXT Insurance, and product lead at AP Intego before that, the largest small commercial digital agency in the U.S.
Exec Chairman & Co-Founder
Serial insurtech entrepreneur and technology executive. Co-founded AP Intego (acquired by NEXT Insurance) and Agencyport, a pioneering software firm serving over 100 P&C insurers globally.
Co-Founder
Two-time insurtech founder with a track record of building and scaling category-defining companies. Co-founded AP Intego (acquired by NEXT Insurance) and Agencyport, where he later served as CEO following its acquisition by Sword Insurance.
CFO
Fintech entrepreneur and investment banker. Co-founded Back Bay Technologies (sold to Zanett, NASDAQ:ZANE) and Morgan Partners, a Boston boutique investment bank specializing in fintech M&A, which he grew before exiting in 2020. Now advises and invests through Bullfrog Advisors.
Mission & Vision
What we stand for
We pursue ambitious goals, embrace challenges, and have the courage to build what doesn't yet exist.
We seek to understand before being understood. We care deeply about our customers, agency partners, and teammates.
We ask questions, challenge assumptions, and continuously seek better ways forward.
We take responsibility for results, follow through on commitments, and do what we say we'll do.