Monterey Bay Area Ins Fund

Tips for Finding an Agent

• Do not rely on yellow page ads
• If the agent is too busy to sit down with you, find a different agent
• Independent agents can provide quotes from multiple companies
• Captive agents are limited to a single company's rates
• Check to see how long the agent has been in business

Insurance Buying Tip

To save money on car insurance, talk to your agent about increasing your comprehensive and collision deductibles to reduce your premiums Car insurance costs less if you plan to pay a higher deductible at claim time.

Call Monterey Bay Area Ins Fund at (831) 438-0267 or talk to them in Santa Cruz for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I find an agent in Santa Cruz?
• Should I raise my deductibles?
• How can I file an insurance company complaint?
• Should I carry full coverage?
• Why are premiums so high after a bankruptcy?