TMRW

Broker & industry

General Agency (GA)

A wholesale insurance distributor that sub-appoints brokers to write business with carriers. GAs handle carrier appointments, training, and back-office support for brokers in exchange for a share of commissions.

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Broker

Licensed insurance professional representing multiple carriers.

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NAIC

National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

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Broker

Licensed insurance professional representing multiple carriers.

Captive agent

Agent representing a single carrier.

NAIC

National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

State DFS / DOI

State insurance regulator. NY = DFS; most states = DOI.

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