It's no secret that you don't have to go with an agency when getting auto insurance. The big guys like Progressive, Aetna, and Allstate still have their own agent networks and they provide you with a better rate, but there are other alternatives out there as well. There are a lot of car insurance agencies that are working independently out there and they can offer you a better deal. But there are also a few agencies out there that are just plain shady and don't really care about your safety or the safety of the people on the road. I'll explain why and how to avoid them in this article.
According to an article released by Independent Auto Insurance Agents and Brokers of Americas, Inc, the number of independent auto insurance agencies in America was just under 38,000 as of October 2020, a reduction of 500 from last year that was approximately 38,600. This is a great sign for the consumers, but a sign that there is still a lot of fraud and unscrupulous auto insurance agencies out there. Unfortunately, these companies have all but taken over what used to be known as the "affordable" auto insurance industry. The best way to fight them is to do your research and find out the best companies in your area. You should also get quotes from different companies to see who can offer you the best rates.
The worst thing you can do is just pay the car insurance company what they want to give you because you feel it's going to be the best deal. There are still a lot of auto insurance brokers that are going to cheat on you if you take them up on their offers, so you should try and do a little research first. If you're unable to find a good one locally then you can always look online to see what other consumers are saying about them. Hopefully this information will help you find the best deal.
Taha Ali- Covered by SAGE Insurance Agency
Decatur, GA 30033, USA
(678) 733-9969
