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Producer - Agency

  • Producer - Agency

    A business entity that acts as an insurance producer in any manner (sells, solicits, negotiates, advertises, collects commission) must be licensed in Michigan. The types of business entities that can be licensed in Michigan are corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, or partnerships.

    Guiding Principles

General Information

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