Definition of "General agent (ga)"

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Individual responsible for insurance agency operation in a particular area, including sale of life and health insurance, servicing policies already sold, recruiting and training agents, and providing administrative support. General agents are compensated on a commission basis and usually pay all expenses of administering their agencies.

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