South Dakota Crop Insurance Practice Exam

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Which type of agent represents multiple insurance companies and owns the expirations?

Captive agent
Independent agent
Reciprocal agent
Direct writer

The correct answer is: Independent agent

The independent agent is the type of agent who represents multiple insurance companies and has ownership over the expirations. This means that they have the ability to sell policies from various insurers, giving them a broader range of options to present to their clients. Because independent agents have contracts with multiple companies, they can tailor their offerings to better meet the diverse needs of their clients, potentially leading to more competitive pricing and coverage options. In contrast, captive agents typically represent a single insurance company and do not own the expirations; their focus is solely on that brand's products. Reciprocal agents operate within a specific mutual insurance exchange and may have limitations on the companies they can represent. Direct writers are representatives who work directly for an insurance company and sell its products exclusively, not having the freedom or flexibility to offer multiple options from several insurers. Understanding the roles of these different types of agents is essential when considering how to approach insurance needs in a comprehensive manner.