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Posted by: Sonneteer on 2009-10-19, 04:10:59
Yes but, of course, I can't think of them right now. I would start by calling up the company that your parents are insured with and ask them for a quote. Be sure to point out that your family has been insured with them for x years. Sometimes, you can get the best deal of all just by staying with that company. That's what I did when I was starting out and needed insurance for my apartment. Also, you can ask at your banking institution. They are often allied with insurance companies -- like TD Canada Trust, which also has TD insurance. That way, they already know most of your information and only need to ask a few more questions. That's the way I went when I separated a couple of years ago and needed house and car insurance. I didn't have time (at first) to shop around. Last year, I did look at some of the alternatives and found I already had a really great deal. Another possibility is an insurance broker. This is not the same thing as an insurance agent. A broker deals with several insurance companies and looks at your unique situation and can recommend the best (for you) of the companies he (or she) deals with. To find one near you, look up insurance brokers in your yellow pages. They are, of course, listed after the insurance agents -- just don't confuse them, because the agents are the representatives of only one company. It's actually easier over the phone or in person. Just some thoughts on how it worked for me in Ontario. |
