An Insurance Broker has a duty of care to the client to secure the best deal on the market by 'broking' the insurance requirement out to all insurance companies who will accept the risk.
An Agent...
In the Life Insurance World, BGA generally refers to "Brokerage General Agency"
A brokerage general agency establishes and manages contracts with the life insurance companies. The agency then...
Many companies require a college degree, as well as insurance certifications and licenses. Becoming an independent agent or broker means that you own or franchise the business end of the agency.
Before becoming an independent agent, it is advisable that you have some experience in the insurance business. Primarily because the attrition rate among insurance agents as a whole is high. As a...
Generally yes. You can check with your state Dept of Insurance to see if the product is offered and what licensing is required. You can go to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners...