insurance policy is no different than adding a car to any other policy. Nearly every provider will give you the same three options for managing your policy: Website/app, call, in-person. While each comes with unique benefits, they also come with specific drawbacks.
Managing your policy online or in-app can be a fast, simple process. However, the lack of verbal confirmation and digital platform can make it a complicated, confusing process for people who aren’t used to virtual spaces.
Managing your policy over the phone can help you avoid confusion, and changes should be immediate. Unfortunately, most calls come with a long wait time and your experience will largely depend on the agent you speak with.
Managing your policy in-person is the most reliable way to adjust your policy. Changes will be immediate and there isn’t much room for miscommunication. But in-person meetings also take time.
While adding a new car to an existing policy is usually cheaper than signing with a new provider, you may also want to explore your other options. Every provider has a different way of calculating monthly premiums, and some companies may offer bigger
. A licensed broker, the Jerry app can help you gather and compare affordable quotes. If you’d like to make a change, Jerry can even help you buy a new policy and cancel your old one!
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