If you are in a car accident or a storm blows a massive tree onto your roof, you want more than a 1-800 number or to call someone overseas and talk about your insurance coverage. You want to have a local insurance agent who knows your community and is ready to help. That’s why State Farm’s Melanie Bakala and her team love serving their Thurston County and Mason County communities.
“While a lot of people are focused on finding the cheapest rate, there are a lot of other things to consider,” says Bakala of when you are scouting insurance companies. “When you call a 1-800 number at a call center, you are not always getting the same person. When you call us, you know we live and work in your community. And you can also walk in and talk to us.”
State Farm’s Local Insurance Agents Offer Valuable Services
Bakala says local agents are becoming more important. People looking for insurance today want to know who will help them, and that makes a difference. Local agents give policyholders that contact, plus offer valuable benefits. Local agents can:
- Tailor Insurance to Fit Your Needs. Your life is not produced by a cookie-cutter, and neither are your insurance needs. A local agent at State Farm can take the time to help you understand your insurance needs, risks and coverage options.
- Help You When You Need Help. Local agents know your community. That’s a great resource when you may need help in adjusting your insurance coverage, are recovering from the unexpected or needing aid in the claims process.
- Give Back to Your Community. Local agents also give back to their communities. Bakala and her State Farm team have been active over the years in a variety of organizations that support and sustain the Thurston County and Mason County communities. “My agency supports the All Kids Win, the North Thurston Education Foundation, and local schools,” she says to name just a few. “I am also a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Lacey and the Thurston County Association of Realtors.”
Bakala and her team can help you achieve your insurance goals. Contact them for a quote or to learn more through the Melanie Bakala State Farm Olympia or Shelton websites, or call 360.426.2428 (Shelton) or 360.972.7905 (Olympia).
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