May 9, 2014
AgencyPoor Service, Not Price Drives Auto Insurance Customers to Shop
Big savings are not all they seem, at least when it comes to buying auto insurance. The just-released J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Insurance Shopping Study finds that poor service is a leading reason why customers shop for and switch to a new auto insurer, rather than price. Declining satisfaction with new price is also the primary reason […]
April 11, 2014
AgencyGet married, save on car insurance
Did you know that taking 15 minutes to get married could save you at least 15% on your car insurance? According to a report, a 20-year old married woman pays an average of 22% less for car insurance than her single counterpart. And a married 20-year-old man pays 20% less than his single friend of […]
March 21, 2014
AgencyThe Secret to Getting Cheaper Insurance
Have your auto or homeowner insurance rates been creeping up? If so, you may have been “POed” by your auto insurer. According to new information from the Consumer Federation of America, some insurance companies are secretly “price optimizing” customers; charging them a higher rate for no other reason than they think the customer won’t shop […]
February 21, 2014
AgencyAuto insurance rates in families with teen drivers
Parents are paying premiums up to 71 percent higher in the state because of these younger motorists. Parents of teen drivers in Texas are watching their auto insurance premiums skyrocket as they add their adolescent children to their policies, causing them to have to pay an average of 71 percent more than they used to. […]
February 7, 2014
AgencyValue of health insurance could be tough sell
Going without a health plan is bad for your personal and financial health. Lack of health insurance increases an individual’s risk of dying prematurely and being unable to pay for housing or food due to medical bills. The federal health care overhaul aims to drastically reduce the number of Americans who don’t have insurance. But […]
September 25, 2013
AgencyWhy shop around for home insurance quotes?
You’ve probably heard this before, maybe loads of times. When it comes to insurance, it pays to shop around. There’s a reason that line is repeated so often: It’s solid advice, because big savings are possible. Just look at the evidence from a recent simple, unscientific survey of home insurance quotes that Bankrate conducted, focusing […]
August 23, 2013
AgencyTips for Saving Money on Insurance
More than other age groups, people over 65 are reluctant to consider changes in their insurance needs. Consumers of all ages tend to get locked into policies they’ve owned for a long time. Older consumers are even more reluctant to change, and the companies count on it. But circumstances change and the best insurance solutions […]