An insurance producer is an individual or business entity authorized to sell, solicit or negotiate insurance.  An insurance producer who works on behalf of an insurance consumer to buy insurance is also known as an insurance broker.  An insurance producer who works on behalf of an insurance company to sell insurance is also known as an insurance agent.

Generally, you must be licensed to "sell" [ARS § 20-281(14)], "solicit" [ARS § 20-281(15)] or "negotiate" [ARS § 20-281(10)] insurance in Arizona.  ARS § 20-282.

See ARS § 20-283 for persons who are exempt from insurance producer licensing requirements.