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Why choose an Independent Insurance Agent?

By April 10, 2015January 24th, 2020No Comments

 

Trust. Value. Choice. A few reasons why you should choose an Independent Insurance Agent.

Are you covered adequately with your current insurance company? Is your agent readily available? There when claims arise? At Gary Thompson Agency, we can save you money on your insurance premiums but more than that, we’re going to work with you to create a complete insurance plan. We value our customers and in return provide value to you.

  

The following is an article from DaveRamsey.com. In this, he discusses the benefits on how an independent agent can be an advantage to not only save you money, but ensure you are protected best. Find a GTA location near you to talk to one of our experienced insurance agents. 

 

Article Link: http://www.daveramsey.com/article/the-number-one-money-saving-tip-for-insurance/lifeandmoney_insurance/

“Now that it’s cool to be thrifty, it’s easy to find money-saving tips on everything from groceries to your mortgage. You’ll find lots of advice about cutting insurance costs, and the advice is usually pretty good. A few of the most popular tips for lowering your insurance premiums are:

Getting several quotes

Increasing your deductible

Applying for discounts (multiple policy discount, safe driver discount, etc.)

But if you’re looking to save hundreds, even thousands, on your insurance costs, consider Dave’s number-one tip: Purchase your coverage through an independent insurance agent, which is an agent who represents several insurance companies instead of working for just one carrier.

How can an independent agent save you money?
Think about how long it would take you to gather quotes from several companies on your home, auto and life insurance policies. Then, imagine comparing each policy’s features and costs to find the best coverage. After that, you’d have to determine which discounts you qualify for and apply for them with each individual company. And even after all that work, you’d still wonder if you could be getting a better deal somewhere else.

Independent insurance agents have access to a network of insurance providers, not just one individual company. That’s great for two reasons:

The agent’s loyalty is to you, the customer, not the insurance provider. If a company’s policy isn’t a good fit for you, he won’t try to get you to buy it just for the commission.

Your agent will track down the best policies for your family and budget—no hunting and gathering required! There’s really no reason to wait to find out how much you can save on your insurance premiums.


Susan from Tulsa was happy with her old insurance, but she decided to check out her local independent insurance agent, one of Dave’s Endorsed Local Providers (ELPs), anyway. Within 24 hours of her call, her ELP set her up with a better auto policy and saved her $500 a year on her homeowner’s policy. “Isn’t that awesome?” she said. “I couldn’t be happier.”


Melinda, who’d earned several discounts with her insurance company for being a long-time customer, contacted her ELP in Pickerington, Ohio, to see what he could do for her. He saved her $635 on her annual insurance premiums. “I was shocked that my insurance company’s prices could be beaten by that much,” she said.

Scott decided to review his insurance coverage after taking Financial Peace University. “Troy (the local ELP) was able to save us $2,000 a year on our auto and home insurance,” Scott said. On top of the savings, Troy was able to increase their coverage and add an umbrella policy. “Our only regret is that we didn’t do this months ago!” Scott said.

It’s Your Turn To Save
Contact your local insurance ELP and find out how much you can save on your insurance. Each of Dave’s ELPs is an experienced insurance professional who will give you the same great advice Dave would. Contact your ELP today!”

Courtesy of: www.DaveRamsey.com


Disclaimer: Gary Thompson Agency is not an ELP by Dave Ramsey and is not claiming to be an ELP by posting this article.