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WHY I BECAME A BROKER

I Got Into Insurance Because the System Was Failing People.

I got into insurance because I watched people around me make expensive mistakes — not because they were careless, but because nobody explained their options. Families overpaying for plans they didn't understand, or missing subsidies they may have been eligible for. People skipping coverage entirely because they assumed they couldn't afford it. I became a broker to fix that.

I'm independently licensed in Florida and 40 states, and I work for my clients — not the insurance companies. I don't play favorites. I have one goal: the right coverage for your situation and your budget.

Carter Bishop — Independent Insurance Broker
ABOUT CARTER

What Working With Me Actually Looks Like.

I kept seeing the same thing — people paying too much for coverage they didn't understand, or avoiding insurance entirely because the process felt too confusing and the options felt too overwhelming. That bothered me.

My job is to cut through that confusion. I take the time to understand your specific situation, explain your options in language that actually makes sense, and help you find coverage that fits your real life — not just the closest thing the marketplace suggests.

As an independent broker, I'm not tied to any insurance company. I don't push plans because they pay better commissions. I recommend plans because they're right for you. That independence is the whole point.

I'm based in Palm Harbor, FL, in Pinellas County, and licensed in 40 states — so I can help whether you're here in Tampa Bay, relocating, or running a business across multiple states. If you're confused about your options, or just wondering whether you're overpaying, reach out. That conversation costs you nothing.

CREDENTIALS & LICENSING

Licensed, Verified, and Accountable

Florida 2-40 License

Health Agent · License G089818

Verify with Florida DFS

Florida 2-14 License

Life Including Variable Annuity · License G089818

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NPN: 21065164

National Producer Number — a federal ID, not a state licence

Verify at NIPR.com
STATE LICENSES

Licensed in 40 States

Full license details for transparency and verification.

StateLicense NumberExpirationStatus
Alabama (AL)300296864212/31/2027Active
Arizona (AZ)2106516412/31/2027Active
Arkansas (AR)2106516412/31/2027Active
California (CA)43600192/29/2028Active
Colorado (CO)83000312/31/2027Active
Connecticut (CT)2106516412/31/2027Active
Florida (FL)G089818N/AActive
Georgia (GA)368775812/31/2027Active
Idaho (ID)2106516412/31/2027Active
Illinois (IL)2106516412/31/2027Active
Indiana (IN)398081112/31/2026Active
Iowa (IA)2106516412/31/2027Active
Kansas (KS)2106516412/31/2027Active
Kentucky (KY)DOI-132285012/31/2027Active
Louisiana (LA)112620712/31/2027Active
Maine (ME)PRN475893N/AActive
Maryland (MD)300294085112/31/2026Active
Massachusetts (MA)2106516412/31/2026Active
Michigan (MI)21065164N/AActive
Minnesota (MN)4090575612/31/2027Active

License information is current as of March 29, 2026. Licenses are renewed on a regular schedule. For the most current status, verify at NIPR.com.

Bishop Insurance Partners LLC is a licensed insurance agency. We help individuals and families enroll in plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace and other carriers. We do not represent every carrier or every plan available in your area. For a complete list of options, visit HealthCare.gov or your state’s marketplace. Information presented is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice.

Carter Bishop · NPN 21065164 · FL 2-40 Health Agent · License G089818 · Licensed in 40 states · NIPR Public Lookup