Finding the right car insurance can seem overwhelming. One way to navigate this complexity is by talking with an independent insurance agent. These agents are licensed to sell insurance products from ...

TROY, Mich.: 3 Oct. 2023 — While independent insurance agents continue to be satisfied with their carrier partners, the rising cost of premiums has made these relationships increasingly tenuous.

A captive agent is an insurance agent who only works for one insurance company and is paid by that one company, either by ...

Despite one of the most challenging markets in history, independent insurance agents are nevertheless more satisfied than ever with insurers, according to a new survey. Rising rates, insurer exits, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...