Insurance Broker

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An individual who shops for insurance companies and obtains insurance quotes on behalf of a policyholder or prospective policyholder.

Brokers generally represent policyholders instead of insurance companies. They are authorized to sell life insurance policies, assist policyholders with policy selection, policy design, the application process, and servicing inforce policies.

See: Captive Agent; Independent Agent

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