Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Investopedia / Ellen Lindner A captive agent is an insurance agent who only works for one ...

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 ...

There's a lot to consider when you're buying insurance, and an insurance agent is usually the person who helps you find the coverage you need. However, insurance agents have limitations and may only ...