Brad Norris, Independent Agent, Towne Insurance
What is an Independent Insurance Agent?
Northern Neck Insurance Company is represented throughout Virginia by a network of independent insurance agents. Independent agents are brokers who are not employed by any specific insurance carrier. Independent agents can represent and sell insurance policies from multiple companies.
Can I buy insurance directly from Northern Neck Insurance?
We get the question all the time: Why can't I buy an insurance policy directly from you? The short answer is that we know there's more to insurance than grabbing a 15-minute quote.
In a virtual world of uncertainty, it's nice to know you can pick up the phone and talk to a trained insurance expert. Your local experience, your home, your commute to work, is unique to you. The Northern Neck Insurance culture is rooted in providing service with a human touch. We're right here in Virginia and our independent agents are our hands and feet in your greatest hour of need.
The Duvalls had a giant tree fall on their Charlotteville home during a storm. Hear their story and how their local agent was there to get them through it.
We have a bunch of good reasons to refer you to our independent agent partners throughout Virginia. We're selective and believe we have the best partnerships in the state.
Why use an independent insurance agent?
Here are five reasons to use an insurance agent in your community:
1. Independent insurance agents provide personalized service
Your agent takes the time to listen to your needs and makes sure you have the right coverage at the right price. If you have questions or need advice, they have answers.
2. Independent insurance agents are local business owners
Feel comfortable finding someone you can trust that agents live, work, play and give back to the same communities you do or close by. You may even have mutual friends or know some of the same people. Plus, when you buy your policy through a local insurance agency, you can feel good that your money is flowing back into your Virginia economy.
3. Independent insurance agents provide personal and local claims assistance
When the unexpected happens, rest easy knowing that your local agent is a phone call and a short drive away. Claims can be emergency events that require immediate assistance or temporary housing due to fire or severe weather, severe water damage, or any other structural damage that leaves your home exposed and may displace your family. It's nice to have a local advisor that can guide you through the process.
4. Independent insurance agents are trained insurance advisors
Think about the professional guidance you need for major financial decisions like retirement, buying a home, or investing. Insurance is complicated and can have just as serious an impact on your financial portfolio. Having personalized insurance can help remove that pressure. An independent insurance agent can be a lifelong advisor for your family and remove the guesswork from tough insurance decisions. Our agents know their stuff and are passionate about helping you understand what coverage you're buying, why it matters, and how it works.
5. Independent insurance agents provide a personal insurance shopping and savings experience
Big national carriers may have captive agents, who can only offer you insurance from that one company. An independent agent can offer you insurance from multiple companies. This gives you multiple options, price protection, and just the right fit. That may not be us, and we're okay with that if it means finding you the right fit. Your agent can also help save you money by bundling your home insurance, car insurance, and other coverages under one company.
Contact your local independent agent
The role of an independent insurance agent is to be there for you, any time. An independent insurance agent provides incredible experience benefits like local expertise, claims help, and personalized shopping for the right coverage with the right carrier. Our local agents help you plan for the unexpected and pick up the pieces when the unexpected happens. Find one for yourself and see the proof!
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