The Broker Advantage
These days there are many different ways to buy insurance, but there are good reasons to consider using an insurance broker’s expertise to help you make the best-informed decisions.
Insurance brokers act as your personal advisor on insurance matters. They work for you, not the insurance company, to make sure your possessions and your business are properly protected. If you have the misfortune of a loss your insurance broker will guide you through the claims process, helping to ensure a swift and fair settlement by your insurance company, to get you back to where you were before disaster struck.
Brokers provide expert, unbiased advice on your individual insurance needs. Unlike other providers who are focused on selling you something, with a broker your interests come first. It is this focus on customer needs rather than their own that sets the broker apart from all other insurance options.
Choice
Brokers have access to a wide selection of insurers in the country. Once a broker has properly assessed your individual insurance needs they do the shopping for you, to find you the right coverage at a competitive price.
Advice
Brokers are licensed professionals. They bring their experience and judgment to their role as your personal insurance advisor. Most importantantly, they are free to make impartial recommendations. Their first and only responsibility is to serve your interests, so it’s advice you can trust.
Trust
Insurance brokers work to a principle of utmost good faith. Your insurance broker puts your interests first, before those of the insurance companies they deal with. Buying from a broker means you can buy with confidence knowing that the recommended coverage is right for your particular needs. A broker’s advice is independent of any insurance company, so their recommendations are always in your best interests.
Advocacy
If you have to make a claim, your broker is there to ensure that you receive fair and prompt payment, to get you back to normal. In the event of a dispute, your broker will act as your advocate with the insurance company. Experience has shown that a broker’s knowledge and contacts can often help settle a disputed claim. The disappointment of a refused claim lasts much longer than the satisfaction of having saved a few dollars.
Knowledge
Brokers have a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of insurance and risk management They know how to ensure that you get applicable discounts on the insurance you buy.