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Will An Insurance Company Really Care About What a Cop Has to Say?
March 19, 2021
A Police Officer's Report Can Be Valuable Information
Sure they do! Police officers are a great source of information following an accident.
However, just as the previous sentence suggests, police also tend to show up at the scene… following an accident. Usually, they are not present when the accident actually happens.
That is why their perspective on the loss will be taken into account along with:
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Testimony of the people involved - Testimony of any witnesses
- What the physical evidence demonstrates
With any accident of significance, insurance companies obtain a copy of a police report. It is typically an unbiased perspective of the incident shortly after it occurs. However, it is not the only evidence that is given weight.
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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.
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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.
