Independent vs. Captive Insurance Agencies: What’s the Difference?
Posted: April 21, 2025
At Preferred Insurance Agency here in La Crosse, we often hear a version of this question: What exactly is an independent insurance agency, and how is it different from a captive one? Let’s clear it up. Captive Agencies: Tied to One Company A captive insurance agency works for one insurance company. Think of brands like State Farm, Allstate, or American Family. Their agents sell only...