Why it matters
Targets may be based on premium, policy count, or both, over a month, quarter, or year. Payment may be reduced if policies lapse. Terms vary by carrier. Read the qualifying products, since some are excluded. Do not plan on a bonus as steady income, because carriers can change programs. Ask whether lapses reduce the payout.
Source: law.cornell.edu
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