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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of our frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

  1. Can where I live impact my auto insurance rates?
  2. What is Umbrella Insurance and do I need it?
  3. How does my driving record impact my auto rates?
  4. What is Liability Insurance?
  5. What should I do if I'm involved in an auto accident?
  6. What are the types of insurance agents?
  7. Why do I need Renters insurance if my furniture and belongings are not worth much?
Can where I live impact my auto insurance rates?
Insurance companies determine auto insurance rates based on your location. So, if your area has high rates of theft or insurance claims, unfortunately you can expect to pay more for auto insurance to offset these costs. Also, highly populated areas have higher auto insurance rates, as you are more likely to be involved in an accident due to the increased congestion and vehicles in a given area.

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What is Umbrella Insurance and do I need it?

Umbrella insurance provides extra liability coverage that can help protect assets, such as your home, car and boat. It also helps cover defense costs, attorney fees and other charges associated with lawsuits. 

Here is a short video that will show you more:  http://tkpl.us/adlvi



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How does my driving record impact my auto rates?
A person’s driving record plays a huge role in determining an auto insurance premium. If you have any speeding tickets or have filed an auto insurance claim you can expect to pay a higher rate than someone who has a “clean” record.

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What is Liability Insurance?
Liability insurance protects other people from injury or damage you might cause. An example of liability insurance on an automobile policy is 100/300.
A policy with this amount of insurance provides up to $100,000 in bodily injury protection per person injured in the accident with a total of $300,000 in total bodily injury protection for all injured persons.

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What should I do if I'm involved in an auto accident?
1. Help anyone who may be injured.
2. Notify the nearest law enforcement agency. 
3. Obtain the full names and address of all involved parties along with the insurance information. 
4. Take pictures of the damage to all involved vehicles, as well as the scene of the accident.
5. Report the accident to the insurance company as soon as possible.


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What are the types of insurance agents?

There are two basic types:

1)  Captive - represent one specific company and can only offer you policies from that company.

2)  Independent - can represent many different insurance companies that offer many different types of polices and are able to help you find the correct policy for your personal situations at the right price.

Gilles Smith Purdum Insurance is an independent agency that write for 10+ companies that allows us to find the right coverage at the right price for our clients.



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Why do I need Renters insurance if my furniture and belongings are not worth much?
Renters insurance also gives you a safety net for liability costs in case someone gets hurt or you have at fault damage to your landlord, fellow tenants, guests or their property.

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Mission Statement Gilles Smith Purdum Insurance Agency’s mission is to help past, current, and future clients to better understand the purpose of insurance by educating them about their financial risks and how to protect themselves by minimizing those risks. To help them understand concepts and empower them to make educated choices regarding their coverage and policies and to help guide them during the decision-making process. We strive to provide our clients with the best service, coverage, and competitive prices by partnering with insurance carriers that share our vision of a truly consultative approach to being an Insurance Agent.

333 Norton Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43228

Ph: 614-878-0240
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