To become an insurance "producer," aka a broker or agent, you need a license from your state. If you sell multiple lines of insurance, such as life and auto, you may need multiple insurance licenses.

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Brokers help find and recommend insurance policies by assessing client needs and researching options. Brokers are distinct from agents as they can't bind coverage; they facilitate policy application.

In a move to boost the number of insurance agents and make licensing exams easier to pass, life and annuity industry groups are asking states to update licensing rules and remove unnecessary barriers.

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