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Independent Insurance Agents – How to Find a Good One
Independent insurance agents come in a variety of flavors, so to speak. Some agencies tend to focus on larger commercial or agricultural risks, and the insurance contracts they have tend to be with companies that can underwrite this business. Other agencies, and probably the majority, focus more on personal lines such as car insurance, homeowners [...]
What’s the Difference Between Captive Agents and Independent Insurance Agents?
Captive agents are insurance agents that are employed by one company and only insure their clients with that company. And example of a captive agent is a State Farm agent. When you obtain an insurance quote from a captive agent, all your coverages will be placed with that same company. An independent agent on the [...]
How to Find a Good Insurance Agent
It seems like insurance agents are on about every street corner. But how do you go about finding a GOOD insurance agent? When shopping for insurance you have many choices in agents. Here’s a list of things to do to make sure you find the best agent for you: