Choosing a qualified Independent Insurance Agent is one of the most important things you can do to protect your assets. Independent Insurance Agents can provide you with more choices when comparing price, reputation and customer service.

Independent Insurance Agents can help you choose from several companies to provide the best possible coverage at the best prices. The biggest mistake people make when choosing insurance is to only look for the lowest price. The disappointment comes when it is time to file a claim and you do not receive the customer service necessary to help you through a difficult process.

Nearly everyone will file a claim at some point in their life. Your local Insurance agent will not only be able to help you with filing a claim but with recovering all your losses. In addition, your agent will be able to help you with questions about your policy or your bill. They will act on your behalf by dealing directly with your insurance provider. Many providers like Allstate, State Farm, Farmers, Prudential, New York Life, Northwestern Mutual utilize independent agents to sell their products. These agents can help you with analyzing your insurance needs to find the best company for you.

Choosing the right agent means doing your homework. To find local agents in your community visit, The Independent Insurance Agent Directory. You will find profiles on over 1,000 Independent agents sorted by state and area code. Your financial future depends on the advice of these qualified professionals.

Michael Schriner is the owner of FindMyBestAgent.com (http://www.findmybestagent.com), which is an online resource for finding leading Insurance, Finance and Real Estate agents.