The Benefits Of Speaking With An Insurance Broker When Buying Insurance (Instead Of Trying To Do It All On Your Own, Online)

Insurance Is All About Providing Protection

• Why does anyone bother to purchase insurance in the first place? Because, if something bad happens, insurance will have your back. It is more than just protecting your car, home, or valuable items, it’s about protecting you, your family, and your friends.
• When you speak with a broker, you will get the best advice and the best insurance coverage. Beyond receiving professional advice from years of experience, insurance brokers are human too. We understand that life is complicated. It is this human touch that will help our insurance brokers give you accurate and helpful information tailored for your life.

Why Buying Insurance Online May Not Be The Right Choice

• In our online world, it may surprise you to learn that buying insurance online is not typically the best choice. It lacks specificity and accuracy. It might seem like you are getting a lower price, but in reality, you are probably paying for insurance that you don’t need and won’t be helpful when things go wrong. That’s like throwing away your money.
• Let me tell you a story. Thandi is scrolling through her favourite social media platform when she sees an ad for a very cute and stylish coat. It is true that Thandi has never heard of the obscure retailer, but the price is unbeatable. She buys it thinking it will be perfect for chilly evenings out with her friends. But when it arrives five-weeks late and looks like it fell off the delivery truck a few times on a 400-series highway, Thandi becomes concerned. Unfortunately, her anxiety is confirmed the moment she puts the coat on and finds that there is a rip in the shoulder, more buttons than buttonholes, and offers the same amount of protection from the elements as a bathing suit in December. Poor Thandi.
• Plot twist – Thandi’s story is really just a metaphor for online insurance products. The coat is the coverage you want for your car and the online retailer represents the obscure insurance provider.
• Don’t be Thandi. Learn from Thandi. Talk to a broker.

The Benefits Of Talking To A Broker On The Phone

• You should speak with an insurance broker because when you talk to a broker you can be assured that you will have the proper protection, you will receive expert advice, eligible discounts will be applied, they will compare quotes, and you will get an accurate quote the first time.

You Will Have The Proper Protection

• When you use a broker to purchase insurance, we will work with you to find out exactly what you need and find the best price for it. With help from a broker, you can be confident that you are protected and have the support of our entire team behind you. That’s right, with us you can rest easy. Go ahead and put your feet up. You deserve it.

You Will Receive Expert Advice

• When purchasing insurance online, you lack the expert advice from an insurance broker. Insurance brokers think about insurance, so that you don’t have to. Each of our brokers have years of experience and training in all types of insurance such as home insurance, car insurance, boat insurance, trailer insurance, business insurance and much more. Speak to an insurance broker, we will be able to give you expert advice tailored to your specific needs.

Eligible Discounts Will Be Applied

• Brokers are just like you and we know the value in saving money where you can. With our years of experience and expert vantage point we know which discounts are available and will apply them for you! This means that you can save without sacrificing your coverage.
• When you use an online quoting tool to purchase your insurance, discounts may not be added to your policy, meaning you miss out on money-saving opportunities. Speak with an insurance broker who will ensure you get all the insurance discounts you qualify for.

We Will Compare Quotes

• It’s a big, wild insurance world out there, and it’s hard to know if the quote you are getting is actually the best option. The only way to be sure is by comparing quotes from different companies. Who has time for that? Brokers do! We will compare quotes and present you with the options that have the best coverage at the right price. It is like we are a concierge, but for your wallet.
• Without the use of a broker, you will have to get multiple quotes from many different insurance companies on your own. We know you have better things to do than shop around for insurance. Let our brokers do the work for you.

You Will Get An Accurate Quote The First Time

• Brokers can give you a quote you can trust, unlike online quoting tools. We make it our priority to be thorough and upfront from the start. With a broker there will not be any surprise costs or sneaky service fees. You can be sure that the quote you get is coverage you can trust.

The Price You Pay For Buying The Wrong Insurance Policy

• You may be more inclined to go for a policy that is slightly less expensive, but you get what you pay for. Or, more accurately, you don’t get what you pay for. A few dollars in savings on the wrong insurance policy might end up costing you thousands more if your policy is the wrong one for you.
• Imagine finding an insurance policy for R1,000 instead of the R1,500 you found through a broker. You feel like a lucky-duck who is on cloud nine right up until the moment you are told that you actually do not have coverage for the water that flooded your garage and is now seeping through your shoes and around your toes.  Oh, did I forget to mention that the cost of stopping the flood and cleaning your garage will be in thousands? But, hey – at least you have that R500.
• Speak with an insurance broker who will ensure you have the best insurance coverage at the right price.

Get The Right Coverage, And The Right Price, From Expert Insurance Brokers The First Time

• The biggest barrier to getting the right coverage at the best price is 10-minutes. That’s less time than it takes most people to wait in line at their favourite coffee shop.
• We understand that talking insurance might not be your idea of a fun time, but when things go wrong you will be glad that you did.
• Contact us today by calling us on: 087 379 7651 or by filling out the form on our website: www.trustrisk.co.za .

For more information regarding our personal insurance and business solutions, contact our short term insurance specialist team – Mr. Brian Dhlamini on Tel: 087 379 7651 or Email: info@trustrisk.co.za.

About Trust Risk Advisory Services

Trust Risk Advisory Services is a leading independent insurance broker, offering insurance solutions for personal lines, business insurance, specialist, and risk management solutions. This content is written by our Trust Risk Advisory Services Insurance team. It is provided for general information only. Insurance needs differ from person to person, and this article is therefore not a substitute for professional advice about your individual insurance needs which can be obtained by speaking to one of our brokers.