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Discover why a direct writer sells insurance only for a single company, and the benefits over independent agents, including specialized knowledge and loyalty.

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, ...

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In the world of insurance, it can be a dog eat dog world. More and more insurance carriers are moving from a captive agent model, where sales representatives are on the company payroll, to independent ...

COLUMBIA, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From discussing work-related challenges and solutions, to elaborating on leading-edge technologies, David Townsend, President and CEO of Agents National Title Insurance ...

Tom Wilson’s campaign to transform the traditional Allstate agent from mainly a servicer of customers into a sales machine has led to a steep decline in agencies nationwide. Meanwhile, the number of ...

COLUMBIA, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While empowering title agents and lenders to capitalize on a $2.6 trillion origination refinancing wave, Agents National Title Insurance Company (Agents National), an ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Incenter LLC (“Incenter”), a leading provider of trading, advisory and fulfillment services for lenders and specialty finance companies, has completed its previously ...

Discover how contingent commissions work in insurance, why they cause conflict, and their history, offering insights into regulations and ethical practices.

Health insurance agents who fraudulently enroll consumers in Affordable Care Act health plans could be subject to criminal charges — and civil penalties of $10,000 to $200,000 — under legislation ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As 2025 draws to a close, insurance agents say Louisiana’s troubled insurance landscape is improving, ...