Show CONSUMER o RN N R l I E w. w R.- R. INSURANCE AND YOU VOU by MJ Wanamaker president National Association of Insurance Agents Inc In Inflation conscious CI a tI 0 n consumers consumers con con- sumers are concerned about how to get the greatest value for the dollar They are learnIng learning learn learn- Ing that low low price does not mean a bargain Insurance consumers are equally concerned that the policies they buy are providing providing pro pro- viding the protection protection pro pro pro- they expect Insurance Insurance ance is no val value ue when it does 1 not perform as promised or Wanamaker claims settlements settlements settle settle- ments become unnecessarily complicated It pays to deal with an agent who can shop for Cor and make sure the policy whether auto or home gives the coverage you need Deal with a businessman who lives and works in the community and knows local conditions His professional reputation in the community is his most important asset He knows the claims practices of the company carrying your insurance You should determine if the person who sells you the I insurance is the one who handles your claims Find out if the agent will provide backup back service such as answering answering answering an an- questions and helping with claims The independent insurance agent in your community is the one who meets all of these requirements He represents represents represents several companies often eight or more and can tailor your insurance by placing it with the company which best suits your specific needs Since he is a local businessman business business- man he is available to help helpin in an emergency He will help with ith claims claims advise on new policies and counsel on problems The product one one one- price insurance outlet may maybe maybe maybe be convenient for the purchase purchase purchase pur pur- chase of insurance but match its ts service capabilities against the suggested checklist Being handed off by the seller to an unknown claims agent or told to call an telephone number for claims or questions questions questions ques ques- does not provide provid prompt p personal service |