Agent types
Every kind of agent, clearly labeled.
Each specialty described honestly, so you can choose what fits.
Personal insurance
Auto insurance
liability coverage · collision coverage · comprehensive coverage · uninsured motorist coverage
For: buying a new car, switching carriers, a recent accident or ticket, adding a teen driver
Homeowners insurance
dwelling coverage · personal property coverage · liability coverage · loss-of-use coverage
For: buying a home, refinancing, after a renovation, reviewing an outdated policy
Renters insurance
personal property coverage · liability coverage · loss-of-use coverage
For: moving into a new rental, a landlord requiring proof of coverage, protecting belongings
Condo insurance (HO-6)
interior unit coverage · personal property coverage · loss assessment coverage
For: buying a condo, understanding what the HOA master policy covers, closing a coverage gap
Umbrella insurance
excess liability coverage · personal injury coverage · worldwide liability coverage
For: owning a home and vehicles, a pool or trampoline on the property, wanting coverage above auto/home limits
Term life insurance
level term policies · decreasing term policies · convertible term policies
For: a new baby, a new mortgage, replacing income for a set number of years
Whole life insurance
permanent life coverage · cash-value policies · final expense policies
For: wanting lifelong coverage, estate planning conversations, covering final expenses
Disability insurance
short-term disability · long-term disability · own-occupation policies
For: being the household's main earner, self-employment income protection, an employer policy that feels too thin
Long-term care insurance
home care benefits · assisted living benefits · nursing home benefits
For: planning for aging parents, approaching retirement, a family history of needing long-term care
Health insurance
marketplace plans · employer plans · short-term health plans
For: losing employer coverage, open enrollment, self-employment
Medicare plans
Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans · Medicare Advantage plans · Part D prescription drug plans
For: turning 65, losing employer coverage after 65, comparing Medigap and Medicare Advantage
Dental & vision insurance
standalone dental plans · standalone vision plans · bundled dental/vision riders
For: no dental/vision through an employer, a planned procedure, annual eye exam coverage
Pet insurance
accident-only plans · accident & illness plans · wellness add-ons
For: a new puppy or kitten, a breed prone to health issues, a recent unexpected vet bill
Travel insurance
trip cancellation coverage · travel medical coverage · baggage & delay coverage
For: an upcoming international trip, a non-refundable booking, travel during storm or flu season
Flood insurance
NFIP policies · private flood policies
For: living in or near a flood zone, a mortgage lender requiring it, a homeowners policy that excludes flood
Earthquake insurance
earthquake endorsements · standalone earthquake policies
For: living in a seismic zone, a homeowners policy that excludes earthquake, after regional seismic activity
Business insurance
General liability insurance
bodily injury coverage · property damage coverage · products-completed operations coverage
For: starting a business, a client or landlord requiring proof of coverage, signing a new lease
Commercial property insurance
building coverage · business personal property coverage · business income coverage
For: owning or leasing commercial space, protecting equipment and inventory, after a fire or storm in the area
Business Owner's Policy (BOP)
bundled general liability + property · business interruption coverage
For: a small business wanting one combined policy, simplifying renewals, a lender or landlord requirement
Workers' compensation insurance
statutory workers' comp coverage · employer's liability coverage
For: hiring the first employee, state requirements for any employee count, a recent workplace injury
Commercial auto insurance
liability coverage for business vehicles · hired & non-owned auto coverage · cargo coverage
For: using a personal vehicle for work, adding a company vehicle or fleet, delivery or rideshare-adjacent work
Professional liability / E&O insurance
errors & omissions coverage · malpractice-style coverage for non-medical professions
For: giving professional advice or services, a client contract requiring E&O, a mistake that could trigger a lawsuit
Cyber insurance
data breach coverage · ransomware & extortion coverage · business interruption from a cyber event
For: storing customer data, a recent breach in the industry, a client or vendor requiring cyber coverage
Directors & officers (D&O) insurance
D&O liability coverage · entity coverage · side-A/B/C structures
For: forming a board, raising outside investment, a nonprofit board requiring protection
Product liability insurance
product liability coverage · recall expense coverage
For: manufacturing or selling a physical product, a retailer requiring proof of coverage, expanding distribution
Surety bonds
license & permit bonds · contract/performance bonds · fidelity bonds
For: a state or city requiring a bond to operate, bidding on a contract, an employee-theft exposure
Key person insurance
key person life coverage · key person disability coverage
For: a founder or partner the business depends on, a lender requiring it, funding a buy-sell agreement