When You’ve Been Burned Before, Choosing the Right Insurance Agent Matters Even More

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Tyler, our Vice President here at Top O' Michigan, shares his experience about his recent renovation and parallel between contractors and insurance brokers: it's about WHO you choose for the job.

My wife and I recently hired a contractor to remodel our bathroom. Now, before you assume that went smoothly, let me give you some context: we’ve had some brutal experiences in the past. A kitchen remodel that spiraled into chaos. A window replacement that turned into a headache. Missed deadlines. Poor communication. Questionable workmanship.

But this time?

✅ They showed up on time

✅ Communicated clearly

✅ Took care of the worksite

✅ Listened to our input

✅ And delivered exceptional results

We didn’t get lucky. We just chose better. 

The Business Owner Parallel

It hit me after the project wrapped up: this is how business owners feel about insurance. You’ve probably been there:

• You submitted a claim and it wasn’t covered.
• You had an agent who vanished after the sale.
• Your premiums kept climbing with no strategy behind them.
• You felt like you were just buying paper, not protection.

So you start thinking: “Insurance just doesn’t work.” But the truth is, bad experiences shouldn’t define the whole process. They should sharpen your ability to choose better.

How to Choose the Right Insurance Agent

At Top O’ Michigan, we talk about this all the time. Not all agents are created equal — and the selection process matters more than most people realize. Here are a few guides we’ve written to help you figure out who’s truly looking out for your business:

• ????️ How to Choose the Right Insurance Agent for Your Business
• ✅ The Ultimate Insurance Agent Vetting Checklist
• ???? Tackling the Top 4 Insurance Challenges for Business Owners

 These aren’t sales pitches. They’re tools built from years of helping business owners clean up after bad insurance experiences — and showing them that, with the right partner, insurance can be a smart and strategic part of your business.

 Final Thought - Just like finding the right contractor made all the difference in our home project, finding the right insurance partner can completely change how you feel about your insurance.

You deserve better than a one-size-fits-all quote or a broker who disappears until next renewal. Let’s build something smarter — together.

 

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