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john_wood
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RE: my kid just got licensed - insurance is killing me
Telematics is worth checking, but the downside needs to be confirmed before enrolling. Ask the insurer specifically whether a poor driving score can increase the premium, or whether it can only reduce or eliminate the of...
RE: Shelter vs. State Farm for home insurance in Missouri - any strong opinions?
That’s a valid concern. I’ve spent way too much time combing through policy documents trying to figure out what’s actually covered. I haven’t had a claim denied by either company, but I did have State Farm push back on w...
RE: Shelter vs. State Farm for home insurance in Missouri - any strong opinions?
You nailed it about the documentation - having a paper trail makes a huge difference, especially with older roofs. I’ve noticed that too: even when an agent seems helpful, once it gets to the adjuster, everything’s by th...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
That’s a pretty dramatic drop just from moving a car a few miles out. I’ve always wondered how much of that is crime rates versus just population density or even traffic patterns. When I moved from Midtown to the Heights...
RE: If You Had To Switch Insurance In Kentucky, Who Would You Trust?
I can’t count how many times I’ve had to dig through policy language just to figure out what’s actually covered. It’s wild how “comprehensive” can mean something totally different from one company to the next. I always t...
RE: SCORED A SWEET DEAL ON INSURANCE THANKS TO MILITARY DISCOUNT
Totally get where you’re coming from - sometimes “discount stacking” feels more like a game of Jenga than actual savings. I’ve tried chasing every possible discount too, and half the time I end up second-guessing if it a...
RE: just saw a story about a guy in Kansas whose car got totaled by hail, and turns out his insurance didn't cover it.
That’s spot on - “full coverage” really just means whatever your policy says, not literally everything. I actually had a claim a few years back when a neighbor’s tree branch fell on my car during a storm. The process was...
RE: USAA vs State Farm: which claims process is less of a headache?
That’s a good point about aftermarket parts - honestly, I’ve always wondered how much that really impacts long-term value, especially if you’re planning to keep the car for a while. I’ve heard mixed things about USAA’s p...