Go to your local body shop and ask to speak the manager. You will ask for the manger because he will have the most experience at the body shop than anyone else in dealing with insurance companies. The manager will be able to tell you if the insurance agent will drag their feet on you claim and will also be able to tell you type of work the agent will allow the body shop to perform on your auto if you do have to file a claim due to accident.

If visiting body shops to inquire about your insurance person is not something you want to do, then do a search online. Usually states will have websites that are dedicated to auto insurance. You can go onto this site and do research on the agent you are interested in. If there have been concerns regarding this agent, you will surely see them. Another reason to use the state website recommending is you may be able to locate a agent to use if you do not have a clue as to what insurance agent to use to insure your vehicle and you should be able to compile a list of agents in your area to do comparisons to see whom will give the best deal.

Personal insurance agents are good to have because you will be able to work with them one on one. You will not have to deal with big insurance companies where they will not personally know you. Using a personal agent will allow you build a rapport.