With thousands of uninsured or underinsured drivers out there, getting the best coverage possible is the best way to protect yourself. At Hummel Group, our minimum liability is 10 times the state minimum level. We believe that this added support is crucial to keeping your assets safe, and our status as an independent agent means we can shop around for you to keep you protected while also offering you competitive pricing.
Hummel Group’s staff is here to support you in making the right decisions regarding your insurance coverages.
To be safe, yes you should purchase their offered insurance. Your personal auto policy will offer some coverage, but there could be gaps due to the contract requirements of the large rental car companies. Speak with a Hummel agent to discuss the pros and cons before you travel.
For more information, check out this blog post - Top 10 Reasons to Purchase the Rental Car Damage Waiver.
People often ask, how much is too much? Generally, increasing liability is a major factor in determining your premium, meeting with an agent and discussing your major assets is the best way to get an analysis of what liability will be right for you.
Most insurance companies do allow customers to go online and pay by credit card or electronic check. You can also earn certain discounts with many companies by enrolling in automatic payments.
To see if your carrier allows online payments, check here.
Typically, when a child receives their license is the day we will add them to the policy. However, some carriers will require that they be added when they get a permit. Contact us when your child gets a permit and we will guide you through the process of adding a new young driver.
Not all carriers handle violations in the same way. Typically, one minor violation will not result in a change, but at-fault accidents will mean some rate adjustment depending on several factors.
If you are buying a new car, call us and will be happy to calculate the potential changes in premiums for your insurance with the addition of another vehicle.
Our staff is happy to answer any billing questions you might have. Call us today, and we will go over your billing schedule.
By confirming that you have your desired coverages and looking at other possible deductibles, there are ways we can lower premiums in some cases.
Automobile deductibles come in a wide range of options. Increasing your deductible is a good way to lower your premium.
This means your Hummel risk advisor is going to provide you with a custom-tailored plan that's best for you, not our company.
To learn more about what this means for you, take a look at the Trusted Choice Pledge of Performance by clicking the Trusted Choice logo.
If you need to submit a claim, you get one of our full-time claim specialists to advocate for you with the insurance company and support you through the entire process, step-by-step.