3 Tips for Choosing An Insurance Company

Whether it’s health insurance or auto insurance, or any other type of insurance coverage, it’s important to have safety nets in place in the event that an incident comes up. However, shopping for insurance can sometimes be a stressful process, especially with more insurance options available than ever before. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you look for the right insurer, as well as the right coverage, for your needs.

1. Explore your quotes.

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It’s important to weigh the options that are available no matter what line of insurance you’re shopping for. Companies like Safety Insurance offer multiple insurance products including:

  • Auto insurance
  • Home insurance
  • Umbrella insurance
  • Commercial coverage for businesses

It’s important to evaluate what these policies will include amongst their terms and conditions, as well as what may register as an exclusion on an insurance policy. While a low premium from one insurer may be attractive, it could be beneficial for policyholders to pay slightly more for coverage that they could need down the line, albeit with a different deductible. You’ll also want to check the financial standing of your insurance provider. AM Best, Fitch, and S&P operate lists that monitor insurers’ financial strength. You’ll also want to check for any complaints that an insurance company may have through the Better Business Bureau.

2. Get an understanding of the claims process.

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The claims process can be a rigorous one, especially if you are trying to get repairs done after a car crash or are trying to get reimbursed for medical expenses. Whether it’s renters or life insurance, you want to make sure that an insurance agent or underwriter provides you with details on how to file a claim if need be. Insurers like Safety Insurance Group may offer multiple options for filing a claim. You may be able to just contact your direct agent, call a toll-free line, or submit a claim online. Some insurance companies have expanded their services to smartphone apps to file a claim in real-time, which may include taking pictures of motor vehicle crashes to submit a claim through an auto insurance policy.

If you are looking for a secondary health insurance coverage, in addition to existing Medicare coverage you have, you’ll want to look into how that insurer handles the claims submission process. They may require you to cover the cost of medical services yourself to be reimbursed at a later date or will issue an invoice from a hospital or doctor’s office after care is provided. In the case of a homeowners’ insurance policy, an insurance company may require having a claims adjustor come in to exhibit the property damage to the household after an incident to give prior authorization to cut the check for repairs.

3. See which discounts may be available.

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Beyond evaluation of quotes and a grasp on the claims process, don’t hesitate to keep your bottom line in mind. Insurance companies offer a variety of discounts that could impact premiums and even deductibles in the long term. For companies like Safety Insurance, there’s the opportunity to score on a bundle that keeps all lines of insurance under one policy number to submit claims through if need be. This can lead to discounted rates.

In the case of auto insurance coverage, driver safety can help a vehicle owner score rebates for avoiding crashes and moving violations. This is especially beneficial if you have high-risk drivers on an insurance plan like teenagers or elderly drivers. However, teens can get discounts just for getting good grades in the classroom, and older drivers can get their premiums reduced by attending a registered defensive driving course through their insurer. Don’t hesitate to ask an insurance agent what options are available to bring your monthly bill for coverage down.

Christophe Rude
Christophe Rude
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