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Comparing insurance quotes from Toronto insurance brokers: what you need to know.
An insurance broker is licensed to sell insurance and can work independently or for an insurance brokerage.
Working with a broker is different than buying a policy from an agent. Brokers can show you products from multiple insurance companies. Agents can only offer products from the company that employs them.