Arizona Insurance

Arizona has a multitude of attractions and activities for natives and visitors alike. From the Grand Canyon to Monument Valley, and from Hoover Dam to the Painted Desert, the state is full of places to go and things to do. But before you take advantage of all this, you need to be sure that you have an insurance program that will protect you, your family, and your assets.

The best way to obtain the Arizona insurance plan that's right for you is to do business with an independent agent who represents a number of insurance markets. Independent insurance agents are available to work with you to obtain whatever business or personal Arizona insurance quotes you need. 

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Why Work with an Independent Agent?

You may not know that there are two kinds of agents.

Some agents, referred to as captives, represent only one company. For this reason, they can offer their customers only the products of that company.

Independent agents, on the other hand, represent a number of different insurance companies, so they have much more flexibility in the products they can offer you to fill your Arizona insurance needs.

Which would you rather have, access to only one insurance market or the ability to compare multiple quotes and rates from different sources? If you need business insurance, or if you have a number of different personal exposures, the best solution is often to obtain different coverages from different companies. Comparison shopping is the best way to make sure you're getting the best deal and the best coverage. Independent agents can help with this and will make your search much easier.

Buying Car Insurance in Arizona

Arizona's financial responsibility law requires that every driver carry at least the minimum insurance limits of $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident bodily injury liability and $10,000 per accident property damage liability. These are the minimums. Most buyers will want to carry limits much higher than this to adequately protect themselves.

In addition to the coverages above, a complete auto insurance policy will provide the following:

• Uninsured/Underinsured motorist coverage
• Medical payments
• Comprehensive and collision coverage to provide vehicle protection
• Optional coverages such as towing, roadside assistance and emergency vehicle rental

Obtaining Arizona Homeowners Insurance

Virtually every owner of a home buys homeowners insurance. It is probably your most valuable possession. However, many buyers fail to take full advantage of the policy's coverage because they don't insure the home to its full replacement cost. A standard homeowners policy will provide the following coverages:

• Coverage on the dwelling itself, which will include any attached garages or storage facilities
• Coverage on detached outbuildings on the same premises
• Contents coverage for all your personal property
• Additional living expense if you have a covered claim and have to temporarily live elsewhere
• Liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage arising from your premises or your activities
• Medical payments to cover the medical costs of someone hurt on your property even though you may not be legally liable

Every policy has exclusions and limitations. A few of the more important are:

• There is no coverage for flood damage in a homeowners policy.
• There is no coverage for earthquake damage in a homeowners policy.
• The policy has limitations on certain high-value contents like jewelry, furs, fine art, silverware, and coin and stamp collections.

If you would like coverage in any of these areas, it will take a separate policy or a rider to the homeowners policy.

Buying Arizona Business Insurance

It takes a professional to design a business insurance program. If you work with an independent agent, you will have access to more than one market to set up an Arizona insurance program that adequately protects your company.  These agents write more business insurance policies than any other brand, so they are ready and able to meet your company's needs.

There are basic coverages that every business needs to consider:

• Coverage on your real property, assuming you own the building your business is in
• Coverage on your business personal property in the building
• Coverage on property elsewhere, like mobile equipment, property in shipment, and property stored elsewhere
• Business interruption coverage to protect you against lost income and extra expenses after a covered loss
• Liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage arising from the use of your vehicles, your building, or your activities
• You may have professional liability exposure if an error or omission on your part could create damage to another party
• Umbrella liability to increase your basic limits
• Workers' compensation in case an employee is injured on the job
• Life, health, or disability coverage for your employee benefits program
• Corporate life insurance for key person coverage or to fund a buy-sell agreement

These are standard coverages that every business should consider. You may have other, more unusual risks, that need to be handled separately.

Finding Life Insurance in Arizona

If you are looking for life insurance, it is probably for one of three reasons:

• You might want the insurance personally to protect your family if something happens to you.
• Perhaps you want to broaden your employee benefits plan by offering a life insurance option.
• You might want life insurance for a business purpose.

There are different types of life insurance. One can buy term life, whole life, universal life and several other types. You may need individual coverage or a group plan.

Obtaining Arizona Health Insurance

Individual health insurance in Arizona is available through the Affordable Care Act exchange short-term health plans, and some employers.

Rather than shop on your own, your best bet is to find an independent agent who understands the current market and can help you find the best coverage that is available.

Getting ATV Insurance in Arizona

Arizona doesn't require ATVs to be licensed or insured with one exception. If the ATV is to be operated on public roads, then it must be licensed. It must also meet the state's minimum financial responsibility requirements, which are $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident bodily injury liability and $10,000 property damage liability. These are minimum limits, and most people will want to carry much higher limits for adequate protection.

In addition to liability coverage, you will want a policy that includes:

• Medical payments
• Uninsured/Underinsured drivers coverage
• Comprehensive and collision to cover the ATV itself
• Coverage for special equipment, towing and emergency service

In 2017 there were about 100,000  ATV-related injuries in the US. There are several things you can do to lessen your risk of loss:

• Take an ATV safety course.
• All drivers and passengers should wear a helmet at all times.
• Stay on approved trails.
• Do not carry a passenger unless your ATV was designed for that purpose.
• If children are driving, make sure they are trained and can handle the vehicle.

Find Arizona Insurance

Everyone's insurance needs are different. You may own a large business or simply have one car and an apartment. In either case, you need the right protection for your situation. An independent agent can shop the market on your behalf and obtain the Arizona insurance that is right for you.

An agent in the Trusted Choice network will be committed to working with you to satisfy your every insurance need at the lowest possible cost. Contact a member agent today.