There are several types of insurance organizations and arrangements that provide insurance coverage. Not all of them are corporations (or companies) that are in business to make a profit, but most of them are. The various categories of insurers represent the different ways they raise the money necessary to begin a business and enroll their prospects for insurance. Although you need to understand the nature and structure of for-profit insurance companies, you should also know that there are other markets and providers of insurance, including non-incorporated private organizations and the federal and state governments.
Represents a single insurance company.
Works for a direct writer.
Is an independent businessperson.
Does not collect commissions.
Issue or countersign policies.
Sell insurance.
Collect premiums.
Sign an application.
Captive
Independent
Direct writer
Direct response
Underwriting
Loss Control
Claims
Agency
Audit
Claims
Underwriting
Reinsurance
Lloyd's Associations
State insurance department
Interstate Commerce Commission
Insurance Services Office
Rebating
Twisting
Misrepresentation
Failure of fiduciary responsibility
Making appropriate coverage recommendations to prospective customers
Writing the provisions of a customer's policy
Helping prospective customers complete the application
Assuring that customers understand the coverage they are purchasing
Alien
Foreign
Domestic
Non-admitted
No, that would be a violation of the principle of open competition.
No, they can only require that forms and rates be subject to prior approval.
No, insurers can always begin using forms and rates as soon as they are properly filed with the state.
Yes, some states have mandatory forms or rates for certain coverages.
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