 TITLE: When Should You Change Auto Insurance Providers? CONTENT: Finding Alternatives and Comparing Companies\n--------------------------------------------\nOnce you have a clear idea of what you want in a policy, you can start doing some shopping. The quickest way to get a range of offers is to use an insurance comparison site like The Zebra. By inputting some basic information, you'll see what the marketplace has to offer—and get a ballpark estimate of what coverage would cost from various insurers. Seeing what's out there is an important step if you want to save money on auto insurance.\nAnd there are, of course, plenty of other ways to choose a new insurer. Do friends or family have an insurance provider they'd recommend? Have you checked online reviews? You might check which companies rank well in competitive analysis, such as the J.D. Power Auto Insurance Satisfaction Study. Or it may be more important that your insurer covers a wide range of vehicles and offers different types of insurance. If you're interested in a particular type of coverage, like pay-per-mile insurance, look for a company that offers it.\nHow would a new insurance company stack up against your current provider? Check J.D. Power's customer satisfaction ratings for insurers in your region. Also, look at insurance ratings on sites like A.M. Best or Standard & Poor's. They can help you evaluate the financial stability of any companies you're considering. END