Choosing Agents & Brokers

Learn how to choose an insurance agent or broker for your business, and what services you should expect to receive from an insurance professional.

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What Are the 15 Largest Insurance Brokers?

Marianne Bonner

Updated January 07, 2021

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How to Find the Right Agent or Broker

Marianne Bonner

Updated December 03, 2020

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How Insurance Agents and Brokers Make Money

Marianne Bonner

Updated February 13, 2021

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10 Signs Your Insurance Agent Might be Dishonest

Marianne Bonner

Updated July 31, 2020

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25 Largest Property/Casualty Insurance Agencies

Marianne Bonner

Updated October 04, 2019

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25 Largest Property/Casualty Insurance Agencies

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What Services Should Your Insurance Agent Provide?

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What Is a Surplus Lines Broker?

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5 Benefits of Using an Independent Agent

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What Are an Insurance Agent's Legal Obligations?

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