An Agent Helps You by...
...Identifying Your Insurance Needs
There are thousands of insurance policies and companies. Prices can vary greatly. Some policies
give more coverage than others. Some companies are better than others. How do you choose?
Your professional agent will find the right coverage for you, your family and your budget.
...Saving You Money on Coverage
Your Professional Insurance Agent can put money in your pocket by shopping from the many
policies available on the market. More choices can mean a better deal for you.
...Save You Money Through Discounts
Most insurance companies offer discounts on different kinds of insurance, such as auto coverage.
Your professional agent will keep your costs down by finding the best discounts for which you
qualify.
...Saving You Money Through Other Strategies
A Professional Insurance Agent knows other buying strategies that can save you money. For
example, your agent can suggest whether it's cheaper to insure your teenage driver on your family
auto policy or a separate policy. Ask your agent for advice. You'll get it.
...Suggesting Safety Improvements
Your Professional Insurance Agent can make your business safer from hazards. Your agent can
work with you to have your business inspected. You may discover you need new safety features
such as guard rails or stronger locks. This kind of attention could save you the headache of costly
claims or lawsuits down the road.
...Updating Your Coverage
Let's say you buy a new car, move into a new home, have a child, or your business grows. As you
change, so do your insurance needs. Your Professional Insurance Agent will review your coverage
periodically. Your agent can also suggest changes in your insurance to keep you and your family
protected and secure.
...Helping Renew Your Coverage In Time
Need to remember the little details? Your Professional Insurance Agent will make sure you're
contacted to help renew your policy before it expires.
...Explaining Policies
Your Professional Insurance Agent can explain complex insurance policies in language that is
easy to understand. Just ask. Your agent will clearly outline the terms of the policy, its conditions,
coverages and costs. You need to know what it does -- and doesn't do -- before you have an
expensive claim.
...Helping Handle Claims
Your Professional Insurance Agent can help you deal with a claim. Your agent can contact the
insurance company and get the claim process rolling, help you fill out claim forms, advise you on
the progress of your claim and work closely with the insurance company to make sure you get a
prompt and fair settlement of a valid claim.
...Helping Resolve Your Problems
Have a question about your policy or bill? A problem with your claim? Unsure where to go for
answers? Your Professional Insurance Agent can get answers for you -- and help solve your
problems quickly and fairly.
...Being A Friend of the Community
Professional Insurance Agents tend to be highly involved in your community. Many are active in
charity, civic and school groups. Elected officials often ask for their insights on insurance issues
that affect consumers. In short, Professional Insurance Agents are local agents helping local
people. They're your neighbors, your friends.
Information from National Association of Professional Insurance Agents