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 ...

Field marketing organizations are a vital piece of the puzzle for all types of insurance. Their role as an intermediary between the agent and the carrier has provided benefits in both directions. Here ...

From increased profit opportunities to greater autonomy and flexibility, becoming an independent insurance agent offers many benefits. Despite the current hard-market challenges, now may be the ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Are you up for a challenge in 2025? And as important, do you have a choice? Independent insurance agents face a formidable task in guiding clients to trusted carriers, ones which can be counted upon ...

TROY, Mich.: 1 Oct. 2024 — Independent insurance agents have been on the front lines of the most challenging markets in history, often serving as the intermediary between anxious clients and steadily ...

TROY, Mich.: 1 Oct. 2025 — Despite being responsible for more than 61% of all property and casualty (P&C) insurance policies written, 1 independent insurance agents say they are not getting the ...

There's a lot to consider when you're buying insurance, and an insurance agent is usually the person who helps you find the coverage you need. However, insurance agents have limitations and may only ...