The Economics of insurance intermediaries

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<abstract>This report analyzes the economis functions of insurance intermediaries, focusing on the commercial property-casualty insurance market. The focus is primarily on independent  intermediaries, i.e., brokers and independent agents. It looks at the functions performed by brokers and agents, the competitiveness of the marketplace, the compensation arragements for brokers and agents, and the process by which policies are placed with insurers</abstract>
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