From time to time Joel Baker truck driver -- that’s me -- has been asked by a customer or a broker if my insurance is from "XYZ Insurance" company. When I respond and say: “No, why do you ask?” I ...

Your health insurance company will give you proof of health insurance for your taxes, called Form 1095. No, you no longer need to prove you have health insurance on your federal tax returns. This ...

Captive agent models provide security, stability, and training. However, captive agents often feel stifled by limitations, like lack of carrier options, lower commissions, and less autonomy in ...

There are several policy types, or "forms," of homeowners insurance to pick from. The policy form you need depends on the structure of your property and the level of coverage. The most common type of ...

David Price is the CEO and Founder of The Price Group, one of the fastest-growing insurance agencies in the country. With flexible schedules, high income potential and low overhead costs, selling ...

Car insurance agents can help you find a policy that fits your needs, typically at no cost to you. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

A good insurance agent can cut through red tape, secure coverage, and advocate when claims go sideways. Here’s how a horrific ski accident taught me the value of an insurance pro. I discovered the ...

This is the third year I’ve published a life insurance agent’s to-do list. The list represents my humble attempt to suggest ways for agents to be more productive and effective in the year ahead. A few ...

Mary Hall is a editor for Investopedia's Advisor Insights, in addition to being the editor of several books and doctoral papers. Mary received her bachelor's in English from Kent State University with ...

Ken Clark has co-managed over $100 million in retirement accounts and is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Out of Debt. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a leading consumer ...