Carriers you can compare
- Going direct
One- Comparison site
- Many
- Local agent
- One or several, depending on the agent
- PolicyPocket
Several, side by side
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Why PolicyPocket
Here's how PolicyPocket compares with going direct, using a comparison site, or calling a local agent.
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Side by side
OneManyOne or several, depending on the agentSeveral, side by sideFrom that carrierCan come from several agenciesFrom that agencyNoneOnline, at one carrier's priceOften sent elsewhere to finishUsually by phone or in personIn the app, in minutesA call centerDepends where you end upYour own agentAndy right away, and a licensed agent when you need oneVariesUsually EnglishDepends on the agencyEnglish, Español, PortuguêsNoYou start overSometimes, if you askYes, at every renewalPolicyPocket  | Going direct | Comparison site | Local agent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carriers you can compare | Several, side by side | One | Many | One or several, depending on the agent |
| Sales calls afterward | None | From that carrier | Can come from several agencies | From that agency |
| How you buy | In the app, in minutes | Online, at one carrier's price | Often sent elsewhere to finish | Usually by phone or in person |
| Who you deal with | Andy right away, and a licensed agent when you need one | A call center | Depends where you end up | Your own agent |
| Your language | English, Español, Português | Varies | Usually English | Depends on the agency |
| Reshopping at renewal | Yes, at every renewal | No | You start over | Sometimes, if you ask |
Each of the other three does something well. Going direct is quick, comparison sites show plenty of prices, and a local agent gives you a real person. We built PolicyPocket to do all three.
It's free, it takes a few minutes, and you won't get a single sales call.
Quotes are estimates and subject to carrier underwriting.
