With the ability to search for quotes online you don’t need to search for a car insurance broker in California. Obtaining quotes from brokers has several disadvantages, including;

- Brokers often represent only a small number of companies (some even represent only one company!) which means they are not comparing many quotes for you.
- Brokers are biased as they are paid by the insurance company when you take out a policy, some insurance companies pay more than others, so unfortunately there’s a good chance they’ll push you towards one that pays them more.
- Brokers usually just send out your renewal notice every year, they don’t check to make sure you still have the best price.

When you search for a quote online the power is in your hands, you can obtain multiple quotes and compare them, you can play around with deductibles and other adjustable items to see the effect on your premium. You can then repeat the process when your policy is due for renewal to ensure you still have the best price for what you need.