The Economics of insurance intermediaries

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<abstract>This article analyzes the economic functions of independent insurance intermediaries (brokers and independent agents), focusing on the commercial property-casualty insurance market. This article investigates the functions performed by intermediaries, the competitiveness of the market, the compensations arrangements for intermediaries, and the process by which policies are placed with insurers</abstract>
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