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Difference Between Personal Lines and Property and Casualty Insurance License
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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