Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Investopedia / Ellen Lindner A captive agent is an insurance professional who exclusively ...

The new Department of Labor fiduciary proposal is nearly 500 pages and has a lot of details. But the biggest fight is going to come down to how agents are regulated – and that goes for both ...

If you're a captive agent and you've been thinking about going independent, you're not alone. Many agents in the business with moderate success often get that itch for more control, better commissions ...

The article encourages consumers to think beyond agent type and focus on whether the relationship supports evolving needs and thorough review. The article, Independent vs. Captive Insurance Agents: ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Bobby L. Hickman is a longtime business and financial journalist who brings decades of ...

Volvo Car Financial Services U.S. is now in the business of more than just booking retail installment sales contracts and vehicle leases. On Wednesday, the captive announced the launch of Volvo Car ...

What makes an independent insurance agent different from a traditional provider, and why does that matter for everyday policyholders? That question is explored in a HelloNation article featuring ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. PENSACOLA, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What's the difference between an independent insurance agent and a ...