Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Making Smart Savings Choices

We are all looking for smart and easy ways to save money. Unfortunately, sometimes this includes changing insurance coverages to extremely low levels or eliminating coverage entirely. Before you make any drastic moves, read the money-savings tips below and give Crawford-Butz Insurance a call (314) 752-2500.

• Review all possible discounts and credits with your agent:  Most insurers offer a variety of policy credits and account discounts that can translate into significant savings — without endangering the level of protection you need for your home, autos and other valuable property. And often, if you purchase multiple policies through the same insurance company, you’ll receive further discounts. People who own motorcycles or boats and who complete approved safety courses can qualify for discounts, and families with teen drivers who earn good grades in school may qualify for auto policy discounts.

• Increase deductibles for cost savings: Only a small percentage of homeowners have claims in any given year, so you might consider increasing your deductible.

• Full payment on policy: Depending on your financial circumstances, you may be able to make lump-sum payments instead of partial premium payments, such as monthly or quarterly. Partial payments often include small transaction fees, so paying the full amount can eliminate those extra costs.

Saving money is important, but so is making sure that what you’ve got is protected. If you’re looking for ways to save, or want to review your coverages, give us a call!
Some information provided courtesy of Safeco Insurance.