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How To Select An Auto Insurance Agency Connecticut

You can have success in selecting auto insurance by choosing the right auto insurance agency - one that has your best interests in mind.

1. Local Companies

2. Overview

3. Types of Agents

4. Locally Based

5. Featured Local Company

1 . Local Companies

MetLife Auto Insurance
860-674-8321
790 Farmington Ave.
Farmington, CT

Cretella & Associates
203-245-4107
2 Samson Rock Drive, Suite 1G/ P.O. Box 31,
Madison, CT

Advanced Insurance Products LLC
203-804-6300
37 Canterbury Road
Hamden, CT

Hoyt Insurance
860-432-7853
395 Buckland Rd
South Windsor, CT

Car Care Clinic
203 453-3277
2362 Boston Post Road
Guilford, CT

Guilford Saab
203 453-0396
1800 Boston Post Road
Guilford, CT

Jerry's Transmission
203 453-5177
620 Boston Post Road
Guilford, CT

Land Rover Guilford
203 453-7060
1700 Boston Post Road
Guilford, CT

Mannix Chevrolet-Pontiac
203 453-5251
301 Boston Post Road
Guilford, CT

Palumbo's Automotive Unlimited, Inc
203 453-1788
1099A Boston Post Road
Guilford, CT

There are many things to consider when selecting auto insurance, more to consider than just cheap auto insurance, and it is for this reason that it is a good idea to go through an auto insurance agency. There are different types of auto insurance agents, however, and choosing the right one can make a huge difference in the quality and cost of your premium.

When selecting auto insurance, first it's important to choose the right type of auto insurance agency. Doing your homework at the outset can not only save you a considerable amount of money, but a good amount of aggravation, as well. Some auto insurance agents represent only one company, while others represent many companies and can offer you much more in the way of choices in coverage and the amount you'll pay for this coverage.

Once you know how to select an auto insurance agency, you'll be able to rest assured that your needs are taken care of.

3 . Types of Agents

A captive auto insurance agent represents one insurance company and thus writes policies strictly for that company, while an independent agent represents several companies and can offer you comparative rates and policies.

An independent auto insurance agent will write a policy from one insurance company for one customer and yet recommend that another customer purchase a policy from another insurance company altogether. That's because an experienced and knowledgeable independent insurance agent is looking at which company will best serve each particular customer's needs.

Knowing how to select an auto insurance agency can pay off in various ways. For example, one insurance company may offer several discounts that one customer qualifies for, while a customer that doesn't qualify for discounts might better benefit from another insurance company regarding another aspect of the policy.

4 . Locally Based

It is wise to choose an independent agent in your local community for several reasons. This type of agent is building or has built a client base, and his or her livelihood depends upon keeping you the customer happy so you can expect great customer service. By choosing a local and independent auto insurance agency, you have someone to turn to in case you have to file a claim and won't have to rely on waiting on hold while you call an 800 number and speak to a faceless representative who may not have your best interests at heart.

By knowing how to select an auto insurance agency, you'll understand how important it is to choose one that is locally based with ties to your community.

5 . Featured Local Company

MetLife Auto Insurance

Metlife Auto and Home quick quote on line just visit www.kevinmiles.metlife.com

860-674-8321
790 Farmington Ave.
Farmington, CT
www.kevinmiles.metlife.com

MetLife Auto and Home Insurance servicing the state of Connecticut. For Free Quotes call the number listed or visit www.kevinmiles.metlife.com and fill out the questionaire.

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How To Select An Auto Insurance Agency Connecticut

1 . Local Companies

2 . Overview

3 . Types of Agents

4 . Locally Based

5 . Featured Local Company