[Hidden-tech] Local Auto Insurance

[Chris Hoogendyk]

Just a comment about "local" and AMICA. They have offices in the vicinity of the Holyoke Mall, which 
is pretty local from my perspective. I've been down there a time or two. I've been using them for 
close to 30 years. And, yes, their service is outstanding. My son, my daughter, my boss and a 
colleague all use AMICA as well and swear by them.


On 7/3/12 12:00 PM, Bruce Hooke wrote:
> Alvin-San,
> I know this is not what you asked, but I'd encourage you to think carefully about whether you 
> really need a local agent you can sit down in front of. I've been insuring my car through AMICA 
> for 25 years and I have never met someone from AMICA in person except when they sent someone out 
> to look at my car that had been totalled by a tree branch, but when I call them they are always 
> great to deal with. They consistently get top ratings for customer service. When I need something 
> like a Canadian Insurance card for a trip to Canada they mail it out the same day and I get it a 
> day or two later.
> I mention this just because I feel like many people get wrapped up in thinking they should have a 
> local agent for their car insurance even though the actual insurance company is inevitably some 
> big company in another state and even though there is really almost nothing that can't be done 
> over the telephone, by email and by mail.
> I know this is a personal decision. Some people really like having a face to associate with the 
> company. My bais may partly come from having lived in half a dozen states in the last 25 years and 
> really liking just being able to call up and give the insurance company my new address rather than 
> having to find a new agent and new insurance. Also, since I live up in the hilltowns things like 
> insurance agents are never local so I would do everything by phone anyway even if the agent were 
> in Northampton.
> Good luck in your search.
> Bruce
>
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> *Subject:* [Hidden-tech] Local Auto Insurance
>
> Greetings All
>
> If a few folks could suggest an excellent auto
> insurance company local to Northampton area,
> I would be grateful. �Looking primarily for great,
> responsive customer service support, fair/inexpensive
> rates &�rapid response if one experiences an accident
> or other mishaps while motoring ...
>
> What's been your experience? ... Anybody?
>
> Thank you much!
> Alvin-San
>
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