Another vacant space in downtown Niles has been filled with the opening of Look Insurance, 224 N. Front St.
Vandalia
resident Ken Kendall opened it Tuesday in the historic John B. Reddick
building, formerly home to Studio 224 salon, which moved to Main Street
earlier this year.
Kendall, formerly employed in the manufactured
home industry, decided to pursue a career in auto insurance with
persuasion from his father’s friend, owner of Look, which has 80
locations in Michigan.
“He’s been telling me to come aboard for years,” Kendall said.
Look’s niche is insuring high-risk drivers. In fact, Kendall’s business motto is “Don’t get caught ridin’ dirty.”
The
only requirement Look needs to insure a motorist is a valid Michigan
driver’s license. Factors such as a bad driving record, lapses in
coverage, no Social Security card, lack of health insurance and age are
not taken into consideration. Quotes can be given within minutes over
the phone.
“A lot of people who come in, say, ‘oh my God, that’s all I have to pay?’” Kendall said.
Look
offers full and liability coverage, which Kendall claims is comparable
to insurance for those with good driving records. He said Look is
beneficial for parents who are insuring children with learner’s permits,
which can be costly. Look does not insure motorcycles or RVs and does
not offer homeowner’s insurance.
Kendall made the decision to
locate offices in Benton Harbor and Niles based solely on proximity to
Secretary of State offices; the next closest are in Coldwater and
Kalamazoo. Since motorists seeking to insure their vehicles usually want
to visit a Secretary of State office, Kendall thought it was a logical
decision.
He is also considering a third location in Dowagiac.
Look
Insurance is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. It
can be reached at 687-9221 and is online at
lookinsuranceofbentonharbor.com.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Look Insurance opens in Niles
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