Which statement best describes the distinction between an insurance agent and a broker under California law?
Explanation
Section 31 defines an insurance agent as a person authorized to transact insurance on behalf of an insurer. Section 33 defines a broker as a person who, for compensation and on behalf of another, transacts insurance other than life with, but not on behalf of, an admitted insurer. So an agent represents the insurer, while a broker represents the insured. Only brokers may charge a broker fee, the opposite of choice (d).
Law Reference: Cal. Ins. Code §§31, 33, 1623This topic, taught in full in the California Property & Casualty Broker-Agent guide. California Property & Casualty Broker-Agent Study Guide — 2026 Edition — PDF + EPUB, $24.99 · 14-day refund →
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