How To Find A Great Insurance Agent PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alan Teegarden   
Monday, 25 October 2010 21:31
Finding the best insurance agent for you is as important as finding a good accountant, doctor, or lawyer. It can often be a daunting task. Here are 10 tips that should help a LOT!
by AlanTeegarden


Finding the best insurance agent for you is as important as finding a good accountant, doctor, or lawyer. It can often be a daunting task. Here are 10 tips that should help a LOT!

1. Go and ask your friends and associates who they recommend? This is the most popular way of finding a good agent, but your job isn't done yet. Take the time to do a few of the following. You'll be glad that you did.

2. Check the world wide web and see what local companies are available.

3. Check the Better Business Bureau. Ask for the A. M. Best rating of the company offering the policy. Best is the oldest industry monitoring company. An A or A++ rating from Best signifies a good reputation and solid financial foundation.

4. Contact at least three different agents and comparison shop. You're looking to compare the agent, not the insurance policy. There's time enough for that later. Consider the agent's office and professional staff. Ask for customer references and contact at least 3 of them to find out how they like the agent and their policy.

5. Consider using an insurance broker who can help you comparison shop from a variety of insurance carriers.

6. Is the agent really trying to find you the best insurance or just sell you something? A good agent is a good listener. Deal only with an agent who wants to sell a policy you need and can afford rather than the policy that he or she wants to sell you.

7. You want to find a Trusted Adviser, not a salesman. A good insurance agent should be able to tell you all the facts and figures and explain what each level of coverage is and how it will benefit you personally.

8. How much integrity does this agent have? Does he do, what he tells you he's going to do, when he told you he'd do it? Don't compromise on this one.

9. Don't do business with someone you don't like; just take the time to find another agent.

10. You want to meet your agent, face to face. So, only do business with a local agent.

DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 October 2010 22:56