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# Agents Fight Through Personal Lines Stresses

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- September 15, 2026

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 Progressive just passed State Farm in private-passenger auto, the last big captive carrier standing.

On the new episode of On Point, Peter van Aartrijk talks with Pat Sullivan of Risk Information about why he's bullish on independent agents: products have improved, lives have gotten complex, and people need help.   
 

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