THE TOP 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE AN INDEPENDENT AGENT 1. Independent agents live and work in your community, so you can visit and discuss your personal insurance requirements in depth, face-to-face. 2. Your needs come first.  Independent agents don't work for a single company... they work for you! 3. Independent agents are able to tailor an insurance solution from a multitude of choices offered by many different companies. 4. Instead of using generically designed products, you will receive a "package" designed just for you. 5. Independent agents engage in an ongoing program of professional education to insure that their clients receive the most current, knowledgeable and capable counsel.