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Charlottesville Allstate agency is designated again as a Premier Service Agency in 2015.

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Press Release: 4/21/2016:    Charlottesville Allstate agent, Steve Harper, earned the Allstate Premier Agency Designation for 2015. The award recognizes Steve's leadership in the insurance industry and his involvement with the local Charlottesville community. The Premier Agency designation is awarded to Allstate agency owners that achieve outstanding results through an outstanding commitment to accessible, knowledgeable and personal customer experiences. Of the nearly 10,000 Allstate agency owners in the country, 48 percent of agency owners receive the award. Local Charlottesville Allstate agent Steve Harper earned premier status for his exceptional performance and his commitment to putting customers at the center of his work.  Harper's Insurance is an independently owned and operated Allstate insurance agency in Charlottesville, VA. Steve & his agency offer a variety of quality and affordable insurance products, including auto, home, renters, life and umbrella ...

What it means to work with a trusted insurance advisor

It's commonplace now to be able to get an auto insurance quote and establish a policy in 15 minutes or less. But is that what we should really be doing? Is it sound advise to recommend only dedicating 15 minutes to protecting your assets and family from unfortunate circumstances? As an insurance professional, I have the opportunity to review many of my clients previous coverage, or proposals encouraging them to switch. Often it seems like even the "apples to apples" comparisons aren't quite what they seem. It's very common that I uncover other things like accident forgiveness, guaranteed renewal, vanishing deductibles, that aren't quite represented fairly. Trusted advisors are few and far between. Replaced by automated systems, telemarketers, and strategic advertising. Some of the uneven comparisons I'm sure happen unintentionally, but there is also something to be said for a knowledgeable professional that can look for these things & present your...