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HERE'S WHEN ITS TIME TO
RE-THINK YOUR INSURANCE:
- WHEN YOU'RE WITH A DIRECT WRITER - If price, coverage and
claims payment are important to you, remember that "captive agents" are not
independent. They work for their Company first and for you second.
- WHEN PREMIUMS INCREASE EVERY YEAR - Sure,
prices can go up. But they can also go down. If you face "automatic" increases
every year, either your agent is not able to change companies, or doesn't wish to.
- WHEN YOUR AGENT DOESN'T SHOP FOR YOU - You
shouldn't have to call half a dozen sources to get the best basic coverage and competitive
rates. Your agent should analyze your needs, and offer you options from which to choose.
- WHEN AN AGENT DOESN'T OFFER YOU RISK MANAGEMENT - Hints
on reducing risk and installing safety devices (alarm systems, dead bolts, etc.) should be
part of the service. They can save you money, as well as grief.
- WHEN YOU HEAR FROM YOUR AGENT ONLY AT RENEWAL TIME -
You deserve to be contacted periodically, not just when a premium is due. A
mid-year review on most coverages (to be sure they are still current) should be part of
the service.
- WHEN YOU CALL AND IT TAKES FOREVER TO FIND YOUR FILE OR
CALL BACK - When you call, it's important! So whether your agent, a
customer service representative, or a secretary answers, your account information
should be immediately availble. An important part of the service!
- WHEN THERE'S NO "PERSONAL" CLAIMS SERVICE - Let's
face it - when you have a loss, you don't want to talk to a recording, or voicemail, or an
'800' number. You want and deserve a human voice and personal assistance for a fast, fair
claim settlement.
- WHEN YOU CAN'T GET ALL OF YOUR COVERAGE FROM A SIGLE
SOURCE - Personal Lines and commercial coverages if you have a business,
and life/accident and health insurance can all be under one roof. That way, no matter what
protection you need, no matter what losses you suffer - you always know where to go..
- WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR OWN AGENT OR CUSTOMER SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE - Insurance is a service business and you're entitled to be
served - not only by an agent, but by a customer service representative and a dedicated
staff that cares about your important business.
- WHEN YOU'RE NOT SO SURE ABOUT THE INSURER WHO PROVIDES
YOUR COVERAGE - "Stability" should be the name of the game when
it comes to your insurance company. If you don't recognize the name, or find that the
company has a poor rating, it's probably a good idea to get a second opinion.

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