What Kinds of Personal Policies Are Available from Insurance Companies?
While most people are exposed to risk, not everyone faces the same set of risks. In fact, people’s risk exposure is about as varied as their lives and situations are. In order to meet the many different risk mitigation needs that people have, insurance companies offer an array of personal policies.
Some of the more common ones are:
In certain situations, other policies that may be helpful include:
An insurance agent who’s familiar with personal policies can help residents determine what personal policies make sense for them. With a knowledgeable background, an agent can make coverage recommendations based on people’s specific situations and suggest policies that provide the recommended coverages.
What Factors Impact How Much Insurance Costs?
Insurance companies look at many different factors when setting rates for personal policies. The following are only a few of the items that can influence how much a policy costs:
- Where an insured property is located
- What security measures protect a home or asset
- How valuable an insured home or asset is
- How old a policyholder is and what gender they are
- How many past claims a policyholder has filed
Significantly, a policyholder’s credit score doesn’t impact what they pay for personal policies. Although many states let insurers look at credit scores or related figures when setting insurance rates, Massachusetts has prohibited this practice.
For a more individualized overview of how much various policies will cost, residents can talk with an independent agent in the state. Unlike captive agents who work with one insurer, independent agents aren’t linked to any one insurance company. As a result, they can request quotes from several insurers and show clients the best available quotes regardless of what company offers them.
How Can People Save on Insurance?
Comparing different quotes with an independent agent is one of the best ways to find an affordable insurance policy. There are, however, other discounts that people can often take advantage of. Depending on a person’s insurance needs and situation, they might be able to qualify for discounts like the following:
- Multi-policy discounts
- Pay-in-full discounts
- Claims-free discounts
- Loyalty discounts
- Security equipment discounts
Precisely what discounts are avaialble depends on what policy is purchased and what company it's obtained from.
How Can Residents Get Personal Insurance?
For assistance finding insurance policies that are right for you, contact the independent insurance agents at Charles River Insurance. Our agents have helped many Massachusetts residents find policies that meet their needs, and we’re ready to assist you. As experienced and independent agents, we can help with a wide array of personal insurance policies.
