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Insurance Agents vs Insurance Brokers
What’s the difference?
Are there benefits to use Insurance Brokers vs Insurance Agents?
There are small difference, but they can make a big change in what you pay for insurance.
Insurance agents and brokers both help you (the insurance buyer) with purchasing insurance policies. They are required to be licensed in the state(s) they sell insurance. They are also regulated by the law of each state by the respective department of insurance. The difference is who they represent...you or the insurance company.
Insurance Agents
Insurance agents have a responsibility to the insurance company. Agents act as the insurance company representative in the buying process as they are typically salaried employees. Most insurance agents are “Captive” to represent only one company, such as: Allstate, State Farm, Farmer, etc. Because they are contracted as captive insurance agents, they are not able to discuss or recommend other insurance companies.
Insurance Brokers
Insurance brokers represent the insurance buyer – you the consumer or business owner. They are appointed or contracted with multiple insurance companies. They have the flexibility to discuss many options and companies that meet your needs and budget. Insurance brokers have been around as long as insurance agents. In many cases people will refer to insurance brokers as independent insurance agents.
What about Business or Commercial insurance?
Any business with 50 or more employees is most likely using an insurance broker. Business insurance can be very complex and can take a team of insurance industry professional to manage insurance risk. Insurance Brokers Group works with Small Business Insurance. We have multiple commercial insurance carriers actively seeking your business at affordable premiums.
What do Insurance Brokers do?
Insurance Brokers work the consumer vs. insurance agents who work for the insurance company. Brokers are very knowledgeable with both personal and commercial insurance. Utilizing state-of-the-art rating software to find the most affordable insurance policies to fit your needs and budget. Insurance Brokers save time, money and energy when shopping for lower cost insurance.
Jill F.
Missouri
It literally only took about 5 minutes for them to take care of my request for information with my policy. They are so nice and very prompt. I am very glad I got in contact with this company, and would recommend them to anyone!!
HOW DO I FIND INSURANCE BROKERS NEAR ME?
Insurance brokers are in any city you would find insurance agents. The easiest way to locate local insurance broker is online by simply searching independent insurance agents near me or insurance brokers near me. Most local brokers are licensed in multiple states so if you have property or vehicles others states you can most likely use the same broker.
What are independent
insurance agents?
Independent insurance agents are also known as Insurance Brokers. Insurance agents that are independent and not employees of any insurance company.
You will find independent insurance agents represent many of the same insurance companies offered by local insurance agents. The biggest benefit is the time savings individuals and business will find. Because the selection of insurance companies for personal, commercial and life insurance is so comprehensive you don't have to contact several agents for quotes. An independent insurance agent may represent 5 to 10 insurance companies.
You can see how independent insurance agents can be a real time saver when shopping for affordable insurance.
How do Insurance Brokers get paid?
Insurance brokers are paid a commission based on the product you purchase. It can vary, depending on the type of insurance like: home , auto or business insurance. Commercial insurance may pay a higher commission since they have complex underwriting requirements and time consuming to find the right company. They are paid for new and renewal business. The service is generally FREE to you, but they are required to disclose any potential brokerage fee before making a purchase. InsuranceBrokers.com does not charge a fee for our service.
Diana M.
Arizona
Congratulations John E. on your award and thank you for your over and above help with our auto and home owners insurance. You are tops in our book...a 5 star!!! You have given us the help we need when we need it and always serves our insurance needs well. Thank you again.
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