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RE: Letting teens borrow your car: add them to insurance or just trust the policy?
Yeah, I hear you on that. The “occasional driver” loophole is just a headache waiting to happen, especially if you’re driving something that’s not exactly cheap to fix. I’ve got a Benz, and there’s no way I’m risking som...
RE: Why I was surprised to learn Nebraska requires uninsured motorist coverage
Honestly, the fine print is where they get you every time. I thought my policy covered everything until I actually needed it - turns out, nope. With the cars I drive, uninsured motorist is a must, but it’s wild how many ...
RE: Shelter vs. State Farm for home insurance in Missouri - any strong opinions?
Shelter’s “personal touch” is overrated if you’re stuck waiting for a check, honestly. I had Shelter for a while - my neighbor swore by them, but when a tree branch trashed my fence, it took forever to get someone out he...
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RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?
Honestly, I’ve wondered the same. I drive a pretty expensive car and yeah, my deductible is higher to keep the premiums down, but every time I see a random rock chip or someone parks too close, I start second-guessing it...
RE: Adding a teen driver in Hawaii: bundle with parents or separate policy?
Yeah, those telematics apps can be a little much. I’ve seen my rates jump just because my kid took the “nice” car out once - total overkill. Swapping them to the old sedan helped a bit, but honestly, the difference wasn’...