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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>📝 &#039;&#039;&#039;Agent of record&#039;&#039;&#039; (sometimes abbreviated AOR) is the [[Definition:Insurance agent | agent]] or [[Definition:Insurance broker | broker]] officially designated to service and manage a specific [[Definition:Insurance policy | insurance policy]] or account on behalf of the [[Definition:Policyholder | policyholder]]. This designation determines which intermediary receives [[Definition:Commission | commission]] payments from the [[Definition:Insurance carrier | carrier]], has access to policy and [[Definition:Claims | claims]] information, and serves as the primary point of contact between the insured and the insurer for that particular account.<br /> <br /> 🔄 Changing the agent of record requires the policyholder to submit a formal agent-of-record letter (often called an AOR letter or [[Definition:Broker of record letter | broker of record letter]]) to the carrier, explicitly directing that servicing authority and commissions be transferred to a new agent or broker. The process does not alter the terms of the underlying policy — [[Definition:Coverage | coverage]], [[Definition:Premium | premium]], and policy period remain unchanged. Carriers typically process AOR changes within a defined timeframe, though some may have blackout periods close to [[Definition:Renewal | renewal]] dates to prevent last-minute disruptions. In [[Definition:Commercial lines | commercial lines]] and [[Definition:Employee benefits | employee benefits]], AOR transfers are a common competitive dynamic: a competing producer persuades the client that they can deliver superior service, market access, or [[Definition:Risk management | risk management]] advice, and the client executes the switch.<br /> <br /> ⚡ The stakes of an AOR change can be significant. For the losing agent, it means an immediate loss of [[Definition:Commission | commission]] income and a client relationship that may have been cultivated over years. For the gaining agent, it represents revenue without having to wait for a policy&#039;s [[Definition:Expiration date | expiration]] — a powerful tool for building a [[Definition:Book of business | book of business]]. Carriers generally honor AOR letters as a matter of policy, respecting the insured&#039;s right to choose their representative, though they also monitor AOR activity as a signal of agent performance and market competitiveness. Because AOR letters carry real financial consequences, disputes occasionally arise — particularly when the scope of the transfer or the timing relative to [[Definition:Renewal | renewal]] is ambiguous — making precise language and proper documentation essential.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts:&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Broker of record letter]]<br /> * [[Definition:Book of business]]<br /> * [[Definition:Commission]]<br /> * [[Definition:Insurance broker]]<br /> * [[Definition:Renewal]]<br /> * [[Definition:Agency]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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