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.

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

In most states, car insurance is a legal requirement for vehicle owners. When applying for auto insurance, the insurance company will ask for your driver's license number. If you don't have a license, ...

How to get car insurance without a license will depend on why you’re not driving. Having car insurance when you don’t have a license may be a good idea in a few situations: if someone else drives your ...

There's a lot to consider when you're buying insurance, and an insurance agent is usually the person who helps you find the coverage you need. However, insurance agents have limitations and may only ...

Mary Hall is a editor for Investopedia's Advisor Insights, in addition to being the editor of several books and doctoral papers. Mary received her bachelor's in English from Kent State University with ...