| FAQ's
What is the difference between an insurance broker and an insurance
agent?
Insurance
agents are representatives for just one insurer and are employed
directly by that insurer. Agents can only offer you insurance products
sold by their employer. Insurance brokers are an independent professionals
who have contracts to represent several different insurance companies.
Brokers can choose from many different insurers offering many different
products to find the best match for your needs. Because brokers
deal with various insurance companies, they are able to match an
insurer to their clients needs. Because brokers are not limited
to one insurer, they can search the market and place coverage for
unusual or hard-to-insure risks.
What does liability coverage mean?
Liability
coverage protects you from lawsuits in the event you are involved
in an accident. This coverage provides protection even if you are
driving another person's vehicle. There are three main types of
Liability coverage: Bodily injury, Medical or Personal injury Protection,
and Property Damage.
Do
I have to pay a deductible?
Insurance in most cases are subject to a deductible, in which you
pay a specific amount toward the cost of repairs. Deductibles vary
from insurer to insurer and by the type of policy. Your individual
preferences may even affect the deductible you have on your insurance
policies. For example some people prefer a larger deductible because
it lowers the premium. However, deductibles may be waived in certain
situations. As you can imagine these situations vary and it is best
if you discuss it with your broker.
What's the difference between "collision" and
"comprehensive?"
Collision insurance covers damage to your car as a result
of an impact with another object in or on the surface of the road.
Comprehensive coverage insures against damage to your vehicle from
causes such as vandalism, theft, etc.
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