Introduction -- Agents and brokers in the insurance industry : an intriguing area for further research -- Valuation of small and medium-sized insurance brokers : establishing a valuation approach for business succession -- Value creation in insurance intermediary mergers and acquisitions : an...

Insurance intermediaries can help consumers to economize on information and transaction costs in insurance markets. This book analyzes conduct and performance in the market for insurance information services by applying search theoretical and industrial organization approaches. Based on a sample...