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 ...

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 ...

PENSACOLA, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What's the difference between an independent insurance agent and a captive insurance agent, and which is better for Florida residents? A HelloNation ...

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 ...

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 ...