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Saturday, July 28, 2012

Basic Insurance Suggestions That Make You A Smarter Consumer

By Richard Little


We all need insurance for so many different things in our lives. We insure our homes, our cars, our health and even our lives. With so many different types of insurance out there - for so many different reasons - it can be difficult to keep it straight! This article will give you some advice on how to do it right!

Check with your current insurance company for discounts before you consider switching insurers. You can even be upfront about the reason for your inquiry. If you have been a good customer you may be surprised what sort of deals your insurer may offer you. Good customers are valuable assets to insurance companies, and they will take steps to hang onto them.

It is always a good idea to look at your deductibles and see if yours is the best choice for your situation. You may find that the price decreases when choosing a higher deductible. But it is only the right choice if you rarely make claims. Other people may find that they want the lowest deductible. The point is, you do have a choice and you should be informed and make the choice that benefits you the most.

Customer service is an important consideration regarding insurance companies as you have to deal with them in emergencies. Find out what others think of your prospective insurer. If you are on the market for home owner insurance you can visit J. D. Power's website where consumers can rate the insurance companies.

Check several sources before choosing an insurance provider. Internet websites may only service a few companies, so consider also checking with a local independent insurance agent. A local agent will be familiar with insurers who cover your area, and will knows the ins and outs of insurance coverage in your state.

If you own a home and have a car, you can save on insurance by covering both, with the same company. Most insurers offer multi-policy discounts and with online tools that make it easy to compare costs, you can easily find the company that offers you the biggest savings and most appropriate coverage for your situation.

Bundling all of your insurance policies with a single insurance company can often save you money on your premiums through a discount. Insurance companies would prefer to have one account on file which they have to monitor and bill, so it saves them time and money if you put all your policies together with them.

If you're planning on switching insurance providers, make sure you open your new policy BEFORE canceling your old one. If you cancel your policy first you could find yourself uninsured at the worst possible time, leaving you uncovered and paying for the situation yourself. Saving money isn't worth the risk!

Research the coverage and policies as well as the providers to ensure that you make educated choices when buying insurance. There is a lot to learn about insurance and how to be a wise consumer and this article can help you make the right choices.




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