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RE: my kid just got her license in Alaska, now my wallet's crying
The defensive-driving discount sounds worth checking, but does the course have to be approved by the specific insurer, or would any Alaska-approved course qualify? I’d also want to know whether the discount still applies...
RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. It’s wild how a single line on a report can outweigh years of good choices. Sometimes I wonder if the people making these policies have ever actually been on the other side o...
RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
Can totally relate. I always feel a little awkward grilling agents about stuff like, “What if a chicken literally flies into my windshield?” but after hearing all the random ways people get denied, I get why you gotta do...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
Yeah, the “insurance purgatory” thing is way too real. I remember when I first started, I just assumed the app had my back at all times, but nope - reading the fine print made my head spin. That deductible is rough, espe...
RE: How did you feel after your first accident and dealing with insurance?
Yeah, I totally get that. Digging through emails while someone from the insurance company is waiting on the line is just... not it. I tried using one of those fancy apps once, but honestly, I kept forgetting the password...
RE: Classic car insurance and the annual mileage cap - worth it?
Mileage caps always seemed like a good idea in theory, but in practice, I totally get the stress. I had a similar situation last year - my dad let me drive his old Mustang a few times, and I kept thinking, “Am I gonna me...
RE: Digital Forms Vs. Old-School Paper: Which Makes Claims Smoother?
I get what you mean about not trusting digital forms 100%. I had one freeze up on me during a DMV appointment request, and I never got a confirmation email. Ended up showing up anyway, and they had no record of it... sup...