Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Investopedia / Ellen Lindner A captive agent is an insurance professional who exclusively ...

When it comes to protecting what matters most, such as your home, vehicle, family, or business, having the right insurance is essential. Equally important is having the right person to guide you ...

Independent insurance agents report unusually strong satisfaction with their carrier partners, especially on the commercial lines side. (AP Stock image) Independent insurance agents say they feel ...

COSTA MESA, Calif.: 25 Jan. 2018 — Despite the growth of both technology-based and direct-to-customer sales channels in the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry, independent agents still ...

TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While independent insurance agents continue to be satisfied with their carrier partners, the rising cost of premiums has made these relationships increasingly tenuous.

COSTA MESA, Calif.: 31 Jan. 2019 — The more satisfied independent insurance agents are with a carrier, the more business they will conduct with that carrier. Despite this fact, which is clearly ...

Andrew Caldwell, president, Smart Choice. Most business decisions come with a trade-off. Leave a large insurance carrier to start an independent agency, and you will gain autonomy but sacrifice ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with ...

If you're a captive agent and you've been thinking about going independent, you're not alone. Many agents in the business with moderate success often get that itch for more control, better commissions ...