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.

The state has revoked the insurance license of an agent accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in insurance premiums for policies meant to cover the cost of funerals. Rhonda Chandler, 56 ...

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.

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...