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Where do you go for a referral? 6 Reasons to Call Your Insurance Agent!

Has this happened to you? You need a plumber, a carpenter, a mechanic, or a mortgage professional and don’t know who to call? That happens every day to thousands of people. Well, where do you find that solution? My kids barely know what a phone book is? Most people use the computer and that can is hit or miss. I have the best answer to that question – call your insurance agent for a referral!

6 Reasons you should call your insurance agent if you need help fixing anything.

1. Most agents have a referral network.
I belong to one of the largest groups in the Pacific Northwest with 35+ members. Considering this group and other groups I am involved in the connections are endless.

2. Our reputation is our name.
If I provide someone with a referral I have checked them out. I would not refer anyone to a partner that I would not let work in my house. As a matter of fact, I have some that I would let watch my kids and we’re not even related.

3. The views expressed online may not be true.
We all know about keyboard cowboys. Sometimes the things that go wrong are not the fault of the business. Having someone with personal knowledge of the company can go a lot further than an online review. Combining online information and the opinion of someone you like, know, and trust is a better way to reach a decision.

4. We deal with a wide array of customers and claims situations.
Every day, I am asked to provide my opinion on something involving homes, cars, and businesses. My background in small business, combined with 14 years in claims is living the jingle; “We know a thing or two because we’ve seen a thing or two.”

5. We like to help people
My agency has worked with many different organizations over the past few years. This list includes; Impactful People NW, Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation, St. John’s Center for Opportunity, and the St. John’s Boosters. We want to provide the same support to our customers and our neighbors.

6. Our referral partners provide answers not further problems
In insurance, I am in the business of removing or minimizing the risk a person experiences. My referral partners enjoy solving problems. In fact, I always expect them to provide another referral if they cannot fix a problem. You should too.

I’ll give you another reason, they’re free!  

So the next time you are not sure who to call try dialing 971.303.8508 or find us at www.lucascole.com

By Lucas Cole

My career with Farmers began in 2001 in the claims department after a ten-year career as a restaurant manager. I have handled every type of personal lines claim that occurs in the Farmers family of companies. I have had the opportunity to support our customers in Alabama, South Dakota, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington.

In 2015 I decided that I wanted to take the knowledge that I gained in life and in claims to serve a greater purpose. I felt that operating my own agency would allow me to help the people in the communities that I live and work in to be a better place.

With my efforts in the St. Johns area of Portland, Oregon I have been able to professionally guide people in finding affordable insurance that will truly protect them, their families and their property. I work with the St. Johns Center for Opportunity, the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation, Suits for Soldiers, Impactful People, and our local schools. These opportunities provide my agency with the ability to educate and enrich the communities in which we live and work.

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