Auto insurance quotes in Pennsylvania are not as complicated as you may think. One big problem seems to be the online insurance companies and agents who quote “everyone” the minimum limits that Pennsylvania requires.
Of course the main objective is to get a better rate, what will be the cost if you are drastically under insured? After 23 years in the business I can tell you the costs that I have seen to those who chose to under insure. Many cases the stress alone was more difficult than most of us could handle. The thought of someone else walking away with everything we have worked our lives to accumulate…not worth the few bucks in savings. Lesson number one…be sure you’re getting similar coverage at the least. My advise would be to ask for an evaluation of your exposure and get recommendations from agents who are quoting the policies for you. If you are online dealing with a vendor who this job is being outsourced to…run as fast as you can.
Lesson number two…get a reputable company for the coverage. The days of the “fly by night” insurance are almost rare. The company who has deliberately “underpriced” their product just to gain market share are still in their glory. Tough economic times lead to some drastic tactics and we’re seeing it in full force. Don’t fall victim to a company who is undercutting just for revenue. A quick search of AM Best ratings or a trip to the Pennsylvania insurance department website will give you the information you should need. Auto insurance in Pennsylvania is primarily written by the top 25 or so successful companies. If the rate you just got was from a virtual unknown…I would suggest you do some snooping on their history. Nobody wants to get insurance and have the rates jump sky high the next year.
Lesson number three…get a company who answers the phone. One of the biggest complaints we get from new clients as their reason for choosing us was that they spoke with a human when they called. Phone service outsourced to foreigners is another complain we hear constantly…”they didn’t comprehend the English language” is something we hear frequently. Unless you are bilingual or don’t mind the inconvenience, you’d better be sure your agent speaks the same language as you.
Best of luck with your shopping for auto insurance in Pennsylvania, I hope you will try us out and see if we can exceed your expectations.
1. Drive Less for and get a discount
Some carriers will discount your premium with a low-mileage discount if you drive less than 7,500 miles per year. Also ask your agent if you can receive a commuter discount for using public transportation.
You’ll see this term a lot in auto insurance policies or if you ever have to file an auto insurance claim. That’s because most auto insurance coverage reimburses you only for the actual cash value of your car. Your car’s actual cash value is calculated by determining its original value, minus the amount your car has depreciated since you bought it.