Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Learn how a broker of record impacts insurance policies, their roles, and what a broker of record letter entails. Find out ...

Insurance brokers help you find a policy that best fits your needs but aren't necessary for everyone. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Brokers help find and recommend insurance policies by assessing client needs and researching options. Brokers are distinct from agents as they can't bind coverage; they facilitate policy application.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. With the right requirements from the Centers for Medicare ...

Automotive. Retail. Hospitality. These are all industries where service is key, and for good reason. With heavy competition in these industries, service is often one of the best ways to truly set your ...

As of Dec. 27, 2021, federal law will require health insurance agents and brokers to disclose all commissions to current clients as well as prospects. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, the ...