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title: How Independent Agents Are Different from Captive Agents
description: Independent agents and captive agents can both help you get insurance, but independent agents can shop a wider variety of companies and policies for you.
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# How Independent Agents Are Different from Captive Agents

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## How Independent Agents Are Different from Captive Agents

- Posted on Friday, September 3, 2021

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When it comes to buying insurance, you have two primary options available to you: **independent agents** like us, and **captive agents**. While both can provide insurance services, these two types of insurance agents are not the same, and it's important to understand the differences.

- **Captive Insurance Agents**

- **Independent Insurance Agents**

As an independent insurance agency, we are not bound to a single company and can assist you with insurance products from multiple providers. This enables us to shop around to get you the best possible rates for you. We offer a [wide range of insurance products](/insurance-products), and we can help tailor a plan that fits your specific needs and budget.

We also take customer service very seriously. If you need to file a claim, we’ll walk with you and work on your behalf throughout the process. We’re available for questions, and we can even regularly review your policy to ensure it is still the best possible fit for you.

To see how an independent insurance agent can help you, or to find out how much you might save by switching, [get in touch with us](/contact) today.

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