National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU). This site offers under its Consumer Info section a search tool that provides consumers with names and contact information for member agents (brokers) within their geographic area. NAHU also provides questions and answers regarding why to use an agent, as well as an extensive glossary. www.nahu.org/consumer/index.cfm

American Agents Alliance. This is a nonprofit organization that serves independent insurance producers and consumers. It offers a locator tool that helps consumers find agents in California. Note that these agents may offer many different types of coverage, and do not necessarily specialize in health insurance. www.agentsalliance.com

California Department of Insurance. Provides tips and resources for locating an insurance agent. www.insurance.ca.gov/0100-consumers/0010-buying-insurance/0040-find-an-agent/

Other documents in the Other Resources section:

• Advocacy and Health Promotion
• Brokers and Agents
• Health Care Services for the Uninsured
• Health Savings Accounts
• Insurer Rating Companies
• Local Small Business Health Insurance Projects
• Public and Subsidized Insurance Programs
• Purchasing Alliances in California
• Purchasing Insurance Online
• Quality of Health Care
• Regulatory Information
• Select Trade/Professional Associations
• Tax and Business Resources
• Workers’ Compensation
• Healthcare News