commercial agency

noun

1. a concern that investigates for the benefit of its subscribers the financial standing, reputation, and credit rating of individuals, firms, corporations, or others.

Word History and Origins

Origin of commercial agency¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

It “rejected expressions of interest and proposals received by the United States, Australia, and commercial agencies Dentsu and IMG,” it said in a statement.

From Reuters

"If I had refused the fee, the money wouldn't have been returned to the NHS, but to the commercial agency."

From BBC

A bill to require fishing boat operators to use licensed commercial agencies to hire workers will be heard in the House Committee on Ocean, Marine Resources and Hawaiian Affairs on Tuesday.

From Washington Times

Instead, Sullivan, backed by Getty Images, will launch a new commercial agency called Verbatim that will represent Reportage’s roster of photographers to commercial clients.

From Time

There are times as a director where you get extras from commercial agencies, and they’re paid quite heavily, but you get a sense that they just want to get their money and get out.

From The Verge