Your car insurance agency should be working with you to provide you
with the correct auto insurance coverage for your specific needs.
When
you're deciding on an company, you want to be sure to deal with an
auto insurance agency you feel you can trust to act in accordance with
your contract with them.
When most people think of auto insurance agencies, they are thinking of the actual insurance companies.
Technically, an insurance agent acts on behalf of an insurance company or several different insurance companies.
Car insurance agencies, theoretically, are to be mediators for
insurance companies and individual policyholders or policy seekers.
They represent the company (the principal) by finding new clients and
negotiating insurance policies (contracts) on behalf of the company.
The agency represents the policyholder (third party) by providing
them with specific, detailed, and accurate information about the
company's available types of coverage, premium rates, etc.
If you are dealing with a legitimate auto insurance agency, you can have confidence that their auto insurance agents
have the authority to act on behalf of the company they represent.
Any agreement you make with them is binding, whether you are approving a
policy, or canceling one. It is the same as if you were dealing with
the auto insurance company directly.
Similarly, you may decide to deal with an auto insurance broker, or an auto insurance specialist. Again, each of these is a particular type of agent representing one or more auto insurance companies.
I've
used brokers and have found them to be helpful, but I always check with
more than one to ensure I get the best quotes. If you have special
needs, like insuring an antique auto or something similar, you may want
to consult with a specialist.
Whoever you choose to help you organize your auto insurance policy, be sure you confirm that they are licensed in your state and working for a legitimate car insurance agency.
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