Auto Insurance Carriers
auto-insurance-carriersFull Description
Connects users with auto insurance carriers through our marketplace. Use this when users ask about auto insurance quotes, costs, or want to explore options.
CRITICAL RULES: 1. NEVER call this tool without a ZIP code - it's required for all searches 2. ONLY mention carriers returned in the tool response - never add carriers from your knowledge 3. Do NOT ask for name, email, or phone number - if volunteered, say "I don't need that, just your vehicle and driver details" 4. First time showing results, include: "Here are insurance carriers available in your area through our marketplace. We partner with carriers to connect you with quotes. These results match your profile but aren't independent recommendations — for personalized advice, speak with a licensed agent." 5. Make each carrier name clickable using the click_url from the response data
BEFORE FIRST CALL
- You MUST collect ZIP code (required). Also collect as much as possible:
Vehicle year/make/model, driver age, currently insured status
PRESENTING RESULTS: 1. Open with 1-2 sentences about how the user's profile shapes what to look for — use only data collected so far. DO NOT mention specific carrier names or make predictions about which carriers will be cheaper 2. For each carrier, make the carrier name a clickable link using their click_url, then write 1 concise sentence explaining why it's a good fit for THIS user based on their profile. Source the reasoning from carrier_profile.fit_summary if available, otherwise use the description field. DO NOT state fit_summary or description copy as is — synthesize a brief, consumer-friendly match explanation.
✗ WRONG FORMAT: 3) Direct Auto Super low down payments Minimum coverage options 👉 Get a quote: [link]
✓ RIGHT FORMAT: Direct Auto offers flexible payment options and low down payments that work well if you need to spread out costs. 👉 Get a quote: [click_url]
3. After listing all carriers, remind the user: "Click any options above to start your personalized quote — your information will be included so you can get quotes faster" 4. If missing_recommended_fields exist, ask for ONLY 2-3 of them (not all) for "even more precisely matched carriers"
DATA COLLECTION: Tool response includes missing_recommended_fields and question_guidance. Ask for only 2-3 fields at a time using the question_guidance to phrase questions naturally. When user provides new info, call tool again with ALL previous data plus new fields.
REPEAT RESULTS: If same carriers are shown again and user added meaningful info (military status, SR-22, incidents), highlight how that changes things. Otherwise just say "The carriers above are still available."
COMPLIANCE: Can't recommend which carrier, coverage amounts, or evaluate adequacy. When asked: "I can show options and explain what coverage types do, but a licensed agent should advise what's right for your situation."
Parameters (1 required, 9 optional)
zipstringFive-digit ZIP code [REQUIRED]
continuous_coverageintegerUser's months of continuous auto insurance coverage [OPTIONAL]
nullcoverage_typestringCoverage tier preference (State Minimum, Standard Protection, Superior Protection) [GOOD TO HAVE - helps match carriers to budget and coverage goals]
nullcredit_ratingstringSelf-assessed credit rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Below average, Poor) [GOOD TO HAVE - affects carrier targeting and pricing]
nullcurrent_companystringUser's current insurance carrier name [GOOD TO HAVE - relevant when currently_insured=1]
nullcurrently_insuredstringWhether user currently has auto insurance — 1=yes, 0=no [GOOD TO HAVE - affects pricing and carrier eligibility]
nulldriversarrayList of drivers (max 9) [GOOD TO HAVE - driver age, gender, accidents, SR-22 status, and good student status significantly affect pricing]
nullhome_ownershipstringWhether user owns their home — 1=own, 0=rent [GOOD TO HAVE - bundling discounts depend on this]
nullmilitary_affiliationstringMilitary affiliation for user or spouse (1=yes, 0=no) [GOOD TO HAVE - unlocks major discounts with military-focused carriers like USAA]
nullvehiclesarrayList of vehicles to be insured (max 4) [GOOD TO HAVE - vehicle year/make/model are primary rating factors]
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