Comparison Shop
The costs for a single, similar policy can vary by hundreds of dollars based on who’s providing it and small tweaks in the coverage. Thanks to the Internet, it’s easy to shop around and compare quotes with sites like insurance.com and allquoteinsurance.com letting you do it at no charge.
Get Referrals
Ask family, friends, and coworkers who they use and if they have an agent that they trust. Keep in mind that a good insurance agent will talk you through more than just insurance; he or she will also discuss general goal-setting and other financial issues with you.
Stick with the Pros
Fly-by-night offices may have unbelievable rates, but they usually vanish when you need them most. Stick with established, reliable companies -- even if it means paying a bit more.
Get More Info
The Insurance Information Institute (iii.org) can give you more details about companies, policies, and other basics. A little homework can go a long way.
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by Kristen Finello
7/2/08
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