Under California Insurance Code definitions, an insurance broker represents whom in a transaction?

a.The Commissioner as a state agent
b.The insurer issuing the policy
c.Both parties equally as a neutral
d.The insured (the consumer)

Explanation

Cal. Ins. Code §33 defines a broker as a person who transacts insurance on behalf of an insured. By contrast, an agent (§31) is authorized to act on behalf of an insurer.

Law Reference: Cal. Ins. Code §31, §33

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