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RE: Shelter vs. State Farm for home insurance in Missouri - any strong opinions?
Honestly, I’m always asking the same questions when folks are stuck between Shelter and State Farm - like, what’s your claims history? Do you care more about price or coverage details? Some policies look good on paper ti...
RE: How picking a “boring” car turned into a wallet win
Honestly, I’ve been there - my old Saab was a constant gamble. Every time the weather changed, I’d wonder if it’d even turn over. I do miss the turbo kick sometimes, but not the anxiety or surprise repair bills. Ever not...
RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
I’ve definitely had that “wait, where did those miles come from?” moment after letting someone else drive my car. It’s funny how you start thinking about every little trip once you’re paying by the mile. I’ve even caught...
RE: USAA vs State Farm: which claims process is less of a headache?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen situations where less frequent updates meant missing out on important deadlines or paperwork. Sometimes, those “extra” emails are what keep folks from missing a step, especia...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
It’s honestly kind of nuts how granular those maps get. I’ve seen neighbors on opposite sides of the street with totally different premiums - like, is the rain really that picky? But yeah, underwriters are glued to those...
RE: Rising premiums for business vehicle fleets - anyone else notice this?
Rising Premiums for Business Vehicle Fleets - Anyone Else Notice This? That 20% spike is brutal, especially when there’s no big claim to point at. I’m seeing the same thing with my clients - sometimes even higher if t...