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Which is Smarter? Buying Insurance Online or from an Agent?
July 9, 2016
Purchasing Online the CONSUMER becomes: The Shopper - the consumer must be able to quote, compare and select insurance that fits their needs. The Advisor - the consumer must be able to recognize the coverages and options available and appropriate for the exposures to risk they face. The Company Liaison - when problems or disputes arise, the consumer must take Continue Reading
Purchasing Online the CONSUMER becomes:
Purchasing from an Independent Agent the AGENT becomes:
The majority of insurance companies allow for online interaction whether that company sells direct to the consumer or through an agent. If you prefer to transact business online for billing and policy administration, your choices in today’s world are not limited to direct writing insurance companies .
Some people may believe that purchasing insurance directly from a company results in a lower price. An agent performs many duties that any company who sells direct will have to pay someone to execute.
The task of shopping for your insurance is one of those duties that can result in a much better rate through an I ndependent Agent , than the efforts necessary to seek quotes yourself through a company directly.
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The year 1962 was marked by historic events—from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the passing of Marilyn Monroe. But while the world focused on these headlines, Lee A. Ryan was working alongside his brothers on my grandparents' farm when an unexpected opportunity arose—an invitation to join the insurance business. With no prior experience, no clients, and limited resources, my dad took a leap of faith and partnered with Nationwide Insurance to start an agency from scratch. Operating out of his home on Karr Valley Road in Almond, NY, he built his business one relationship at a time (some of whom are still clients!), laying the foundation for what would become a lasting legacy.
“Am I covered if I drive someone else’s car?” Or, “Am I covered if someone else drives mine?”
Many don’t realize that the insurance industry is one of the country's most regulated business segments, especially in New York State. The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYS DFS) wields significant control over the insurance business and has a stated goal of protecting consumers.
Most property insurance companies offer Actual Cash Value or Replacement Cost settlement options. Typically, insurance companies will require that you insure the property to the settlement value you choose. If you select Actual Cash Value, the amount you may be required to insure the property for will be less than the corresponding Replacement Value.
In that spirit, the Ryan Agency is sponsoring a Stearns BBQ Dinner pickup at our office on 57 Broadway Mall in Hornell on September 12th from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Today, an individual’s credit history can play a more significant role than any one of those traditional factors. Good Credit Scores lead to a Positive Insurance score. A good Insurance Score greatly influences what someone will pay to insure their vehicles.
Insurance companies offer various discounts for which their policyholders may qualify.
Great Eight number Six (6) suggests taking a look at removing Comprehensive and Collision on Older Vehicles.
By reducing the number of claims in your insurance history, you can significantly affect your rates in the future.
Sometimes, this concept meets with resistance from policyholders. The thought of paying more in the event of a claim is off-putting to some. Even if that means I pay more for my insurance.
