Authority granted to the agent by the insurer, by way of the agency agreement.
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Authority of an agent that is specifically granted by the insurer in the agency contract or agreement.
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Authority that is distinctly, plainly expressed, orally or in writing. The express authority of an insurance agent is given to the agent by the insurer in the contract they each sign. See Actual authority and Implied authority.
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MEDICAL,USA: Permission and authorization that an individual or an insurance company gives to an insurance agent.