insurance agent

insurance agent. A person authorized by an insurance company to sell its insurance policies.

— Also termed producer; (in property insurance) recording agent; record agent. [Cases: Insurance 1604. C.J.S. Insurance §§ 178, 180.]

general agent. An agent with the general power of making insurance contracts on behalf of an insurer. [Cases: Insurance 1634(2). C.J.S. Insurance §§ 193–194.]

special agent. An agent whose powers are usu. confined to soliciting applications for insurance, taking initial premiums, and delivering policies when issued.

— Also termed local agent; solicitor. [Cases: Insurance 1634(2). C.J.S. Insurance §§ 193–194.]

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