How to Select an Insurance Agent

When selecting an agent, choose one who is licensed to sell insurance in Florida. Some agents have professional insurance designations such as the following:

• CEBS..... Certified Employee Benefits Specialist
• CFP......... Certified Financial Planner
• ChFC...... Chartered Financial Consultant
• CIC......... Certified Insurance Counselor
• CLU........ Chartered Life Underwriter
• CPCU..... Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter
• LUTCF.....Life Underwriting Training Council Fellow
• RHU........Registered Health Underwriter

Make sure you select an agent with whom you feel comfortable and who will be available to answer your questions. Remember: An agent may represent more than one company. To verify whether an agent is licensed, call the DFS Consumer Helpline toll-free at 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236).