Difference Between Personal Lines and Property and Casualty Insurance License

Difference Between Personal Lines and Property and Casualty Insurance License
Written By
Tom Gresham
Tom Gresham
Aug 9, 2010
1 minute read

To sell insurance, an agent must obtain a license from the state in which he will operate. A property and casualty insurance license is a common license that states offer for agents hoping to sell a variety of policies.

Personal Lines

Personal lines of insurance include a range of insurance policies for individuals. The most common personal lines are automobile insurance and home insurance.

Property and Casualty Insurance

Property and casualty insurance encompasses insurance policies that protect both commercial entities and individuals against losses related to property or losses from legal liability resulting from injury to people or property, according to ISO, which specializes in property and casualty insurance information.

Licensing

Property and casualty insurance state licenses typically enable agents to sell both commercial and personal lines of property and casualty insurance. States tend not to require a separate license to sell personal lines.

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Tom Gresham

Tom Gresham is a freelance writer and public relations specialist who has been writing professionally since 1999. His articles have appeared in "The Washington Post," "Virginia Magazine," "Vermont Magazine," "Adirondack Life" and the…

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