Calling local insurance agencies for auto insurance quotes?

Is it a long process?

if it is for home or auto they can do it immediately. if you are looking for something business wise it can take up to a week

Get a phone. Start calling.

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THey should be able to do it over the phone with you, for a simple homeowners or auto quote. If it's business, or something off the wall, it can take up to a couple weeks.