An insurance agency provides coverage for catastrophic and unintended events. "These [agencies] help individuals, families and businesses select insurance policies that provide the best protection for ...

To become an insurance "producer," aka a broker or agent, you need a license from your state. If you sell multiple lines of insurance, such as life and auto, you may need multiple insurance licenses.

In a move to boost the number of insurance agents and make licensing exams easier to pass, life and annuity industry groups are asking states to update licensing rules and remove unnecessary barriers.

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

An independent insurance agent is a salesperson who represents multiple carriers. Find out if one is right for you. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

An insurance agent from Salem has had her license revoked Sept. 20 for committing fraud and other illegal activities, according to the state Division of Financial Regulation. She was also fined ...

Changes in licensing, fees and continuing education due dates for insurance agents in Virginia will take effect Jan. 1. The State Corporation Commission Bureau of Insurance is changing the duration of ...

Beginning Jan. 1, fingerprinting will be among the requirements for individuals living in Virginia who are interested in becoming licensed insurance agents in the Commonwealth. The new requirement is ...