Finding The Right Insurance Agent

10/16/2015

The insurance world can be very complicated and confusing, especially if it is your first time buying a health insurance policy. Finding the right insurance agent to work with can help to make the process of finding coverage much easier. Keep these tips in mind to help you find the perfect insurance agent that will fit with your needs.

Know where to start – there are many resources that are available that will help you find the right agent. Search for agents in your area online. You should also ask friends and family members for their recommendations. Once you compile a list of potential agents do a little extra research online to find out more about them.
Know what to look for – selecting the right agent is kind of like an interview. You will want to know about their professional credentials and any licensing that they have. However, you should never base your choice simply on what they know. Their personality is also very important. If you do not enjoy working with your agent, it will make it much more difficult and stressful when it comes time to make a claim or change your policy.
Know what to ask – never be afraid to ask insurance agent questions about how they work. The more you know about the agent, the better prepared you will be to choose the agent that will work best for your needs. If you are afraid to ask a question, it may be a sign that it’s not the right agent for you.

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34 Comments

Gloria Durst link

8/8/2017 03:35:59 pm

I like how you say that you would want to find an insurance broker that has professional credentials and licensing. Finding someone who is licensed would be good because they would be more experienced. My sister is looking for an insurance broker to help with some investing, so she'll have to find one that is properly licensed.

Max link

8/31/2017 12:15:25 pm

We've been wanting to get some new insurance, and I think that a great first step for us would be getting a good agent! I'm glad that you talked about there being a lot of resources available to find a good insurance agent, including the internet and friends or family. I'm going to have to take advantage of these resources that I have at my disposal and hopefully my wife and I can end up with a great deal on our insurance! Thank you!

Violette Lebrac link

9/11/2017 02:24:08 pm

I appreciate your advice about how an insurance agent's personality is just as important as what they know. I just got off my parents' policy a few months ago, and now I'm trying to find a policy that works for me. If I find an agent with a good personality, I'll feel more comfortable interacting with them as they help me buy my own insurance.

Kenneth Gladman link

9/29/2017 06:21:13 pm

I like that you mentioned checking professional credentials when interviewing insurance agents. You can be confident in them knowing they will do a good job if they are certified. This should also help narrow down your search and save you some time.

Jeremy Thompson link

10/6/2017 08:17:20 pm

I do agree that knowing more about how insurance agent work and the agent himself/herself, the better the choice will be. I'll remember your tips and use them to find an insurance agent best fit for my needs. Thanks for the great article!

Deb Pearl link

11/22/2017 07:24:34 am

I have been looking for a continuing education insurance agent, but I am having a hard time finding one. I'm glad you mentioned that their credentials and licensing isn't everything and that their personality is also very important! It is very important to find an agent that you like. I know I would love to find an agent that I can get along with! Thank you for the information!

Jordan link

1/31/2018 08:17:34 pm

I've been looking for a good insurance agency and I think that getting some tips would be good. I think that being able to know where to start, like you said would be helpful. I'm going to have to look for a good insurance agency and hopefully have success from starting in the right place!

Hannah Neilson link

2/6/2018 07:11:43 pm

You make a great point when you say that you would want to consider searching online for an insurance agent. It would be smart to look online because that way you could see things like customer reviews and testimonials. My husband and I are looking for an insurance agent to help us get new car insurance, so we'll have to consider looking online first.

Hannah Neilson link

2/7/2018 05:23:40 pm

I've been looking for an insurance agent to help me get home insurance for a house I'm about to purchase. Because of this, I really liked how you said that you want to consider the professional credentials and licensing of an insurance agent. It would be smart to consider this because it would ensure that they are qualified and experienced. When I find an agent to help me out, I'll have to make sure that they have the right kind of licensing first.

Earnest Watkins link

2/9/2018 07:41:08 am

I really appreciated the tips you provided in your article on how I should go about finding an insurance agent. In the article you pointed out that selecting the right agent is similar to an interview. Does this mean that you should interview each agent before deciding which one to work with? Any additional tips would be appreciated since I'm looking for a good insurance agent.

hannah neilson link

4/4/2018 07:01:38 pm

You make a good point when you say that you want to find out about an insurance agent by researching them online. It would be smart to consider this because it would show that they are qualified. I'm looking for an insurance agency, so I'll have to check online first.

Ashley Maxwell link

5/2/2018 02:59:48 pm

I appreciate your tip to look for an insurance agent that has credentials. I also like how you said that they should be located near you as well. My husband and I are looking into an auto insurance agent because we need one for our new family car.

Ellie Davis link

5/5/2018 09:23:49 am

Thank you for suggesting that you should never be afraid to ask the agent questions. My husband and I just moved into a new state and we are going to need to find new insurance for almost everything. I'll have to do some research and find the best agent in the area that can help us get covered.

olivia nelson link

5/9/2018 04:23:47 pm

I appreciate your tip about considering the professional credentials and licensing of an auto insurance company. It would be good to consider their credentials before choosing them to make sure that they do a good job. My husband and I are looking for auto insurance, so we'll have to check their credentials.

Jordan link

5/23/2018 09:48:22 am

My wife and I have been wanting to get a insurance agent, and I think that being able to get some information would be good. I'm glad you talked about how you want to know what to ask an insurance agent about how they work. I'm going to have to look for some good insurance options and see what we can find!

hannah neilson link

5/29/2018 03:38:11 pm

Thanks for the advice about considering what kind of questions you should ask an insurance agent before you choose them. Finding someone who will answer your questions well would show their experience. My husband and I are looking for someone to help pick out a home insurance policy, so we'll have to know what we are asking them first.

hannah neilson link

5/29/2018 09:13:21 pm

You make a good point when you say that you want to know an insurance agent's credentials before choosing them. Finding someone who is qualified and experienced would also be nice. My husband and I are looking for a new home insurance policy, so we'll have to check their services first.

Frank Delaware link

6/11/2018 06:53:06 am

Thank you for all this great information about choosing an insurance company. One thing that really stood out to me is that you said to never be afraid to ask the agent about how they work. I know that I would love to know more about how they work, and if they will be able to find us the best insurance.

Gary Puntman link

6/21/2018 10:42:09 am

I agree that you should make sure you use the right resources to help you find the right insurance agent. I like that you said you can compile a list and then do some extra research to find out more about them. This will help you see who is the best option for you personally.

Jordan link

6/27/2018 05:44:45 pm

I've been wanting to get some auto insurance information, and I think that being able to get some tips could be nice. I like that you talked about how you want to know what you want to look for in an auto insurance company, which I think could be helpful. I'm going to have to look for a few good auto insurance options and see what we can find!

Katie Wilson link

7/9/2018 06:43:04 pm

I agree that you want to consider what kind of insurance agent you want. It would be good to consider this before actually choosing a service in order to know that they are qualified. My husband and I are looking for car insurance, so we'll have to consider the type of agent we want.

Ashley Maxwell link

7/13/2018 04:35:53 pm

I like how you said that an insurance agent should be licensed. I also like how you said that they should answer your questions well too. My husband and I are looking for an auto insurance company; thanks for the post.

Mina Edinburgh link

8/16/2018 07:28:22 pm

I liked it when you said that I should choose an insurance agent based on what I feel and that finding one that I can get along with will make the claim easier to get in case I ever need it. I am sure that finding someone that I will click with won't be hard since I get along well with anyone. Though I will keep this in mind as I can never be so sure. Aside from this, it is my renter that I am concerned with. Anything less than the best cannot be accepted.

Gary Puntman link

9/20/2018 09:02:14 am

I agree that you should search online and ask for recommendations from people you know first when finding an insurance agent. After getting a list, you can find out more details about them, like you said. That will help you compare and make sure you find the best one. I'll definitely have to do that when finding an insurance policy.

Raymond Cooper link

10/2/2018 09:04:20 am

I like how you point out the need to ask an insurance agent about their specialty before working with them. I can definitely see why this would be important since it would show what kind of experience that specific agent has. I'd certainly feel a lot more comfortable working with an agent that specializes in the type of insurance I'm looking for.

Kit Hannigan link

11/15/2018 03:50:02 pm

I really like what you said about how you should aim for working with an insurance agent that has a personality that you like. If I were trusting someone to pick out the best policies for me, then I will definitely enjoy it if he's got a good sense of humor and very honest about the things that concern my needs. This tip will surely help me find an agent that could help me out with my insurance plans in the future.

Kit Hannigan link

11/28/2018 05:58:18 pm

I like what you said about how people should look for insurance agents with a great personality since you will be working together a lot. My son is a bit shy around people, especially in a professional setting. I think he will greatly benefit from hiring an agent he really likes since it will allow him to communicate better.

Ellie Davis link

12/20/2018 04:23:44 pm

My husband and I are wanting to get the best insurance possible. Thank you for suggesting that we shouldn't be afraid to ask questions. I'll have to keep this in mind as we search for the best insurance company possible.

Rey Petrocelli link

1/30/2019 01:09:27 am

Just like a captive, an independent agent works for and represents carriers. While a captive agent represents a single, very large insurance carrier, independent agents may represent several insurance carriers or parent companies.

Rosie Beckett link

2/6/2019 12:32:04 pm

My husband and I are thinking about bunding our insurance policies so that we can get the best deal, so I appreciate the advice you share in this article. It makes sense that when looking for an insurance agency we should interview potential agents and ask them questions about their credentials and licensing. Also, this way I can find out if the agent will be easy to work with and if they provide quality customer service.

Gillian Babcock link

2/18/2019 03:38:47 pm

My sister bought a new car and her husband reminded her to purchase auto insurance to cover preventive maintenance. It was explained here that she can find an auto insurance broker by researching them online to get to know them. Furthermore, it's recommended to consult a professional auto insurance broker about auto insurance.

Adrian Jones link

3/8/2019 05:55:35 pm

I like how you mentioned that getting an insurance agent is important especially when it's your first time coming to deal with how insurances work since asking questions is always accepted to be alright when coming into something new for the first time. Also, knowing what to look for is like a job interview process at the same time: you'd want an agent who knows their way around the industry to be guiding you so that you don't get into making terrible financial decisions and make mistakes along the way. If I had the chance to work as an insurance agent I would definitely pay attention to the client's wants and needs and assist them as needed.

Dean Phillips link

3/26/2019 04:55:22 pm

I thought it was great how you said to ask an insurance agent about their credentials and licensing. My wife and I have been trying to find insurance for our cars. It would be great if we could find a business that can help us pick the best insurance plan.

Sandra Patterson link

4/10/2019 03:52:45 pm

I never considered that when choosing an insurance agent, personality can be just as important as what they know. I recently moved out, and I will be looking to get my own insurance in the future. I will definitely take this information into account when I am shopping for my own coverage plans.

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