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RE: Letting teens borrow your car: add them to insurance or just trust the policy?
That’s the part I always come back to. I’ve had more than one client swear their kid was “just borrowing the car once in a while,” only to end up in a fender bender and suddenly the insurer’s grilling everyone about who ...
RE: Getting Lost in the Maze of Uber and Lyft Insurance Rules
Honestly, the “app on, no passenger” loophole drives me nuts. I’ve had clients swear they were covered, only to find out the hard way that their personal policy just didn’t cut it. The rideshare endorsement is a lifesave...
RE: Digital Forms Vs. Old-School Paper: Which Makes Claims Smoother?
I hear you on that - paperwork can be a headache, especially when it comes to keeping everything current. I’ve seen way too many claims get delayed because someone handed over an old insurance card or couldn’t find the r...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
It really does feel random, but there’s actually a lot of data behind it - even if it doesn’t always make sense to us on the ground. The thing is, insurance companies look at everything: how many claims get filed in a ne...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
Honestly, I’ve seen claims get messy when someone “borrows” a car more than just once in a while. Permissive use usually works for the odd favor, but if your cousin’s driving it every other week, insurers can get picky. ...
RE: USAA vs State Farm: which claims process is less of a headache?
Honestly, I’ve seen both sides. USAA’s app is slick, but if your claim hits a snag, it’s tough getting a real person to take ownership. State Farm might feel a bit old-school, but when my neighbor’s car got rear-ended, h...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
I get where you’re coming from. I’ve had clients call me after a breakdown, frustrated because they thought AAA would cover everything, only to find out about those “mileage caps, wait times, exclusions” you mentioned. H...