RAS43 wrote:
I use an independent agent and require that they compare rates every renewal period. Prior to that I shopped rates every other year. GEICO and GMAC are never competitive in my case. I am with Safeco now.
Ditto that - on both, as well as State Farm, Progressive, USAA, and others. (Unfortunately it's a looong list, LOL!)
Often recommendations (good or bad) are not applicable to the state where the person (asking) resides.
The suggested agency may *not* write policies in "your" state.
BTW - I've found the insurers that advertise the most - are also
the most expensive. (Did ya hear that Flo?)
The best advice is to shop around extensively - always comparing the cost for the *exact* same coverage from each insurer - whether it's from a broker or direct from the agency...;)
BTW - "Independent Agents" may not be as "independent" as the name should imply!
Double check your quote elsewhere.
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