Why do you need a Independent Insurance Agent? Independent Insurance Agents are the premiere distribution system for insurance products in Massachusetts.  Why? Because local agents bring the technical knowledge, professionalism, and person to person service that consumers expect and appreciate. In today’s marketplace, consumers are increasingly enticed with the promise of money and time-saving offers. This makes it more important than ever to remind consumers and the community at large of the role you play as a local independent insurance agent. This short impact movie has been produced by Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agentsand AngleVision Technologies as a resource to raise consumer awareness about the why doing business with local independent agents continues to be a win for clients and the communities of Massachusetts.