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RE: Things I wish I'd known before picking my first insurance
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve always been the opposite - I’d rather gamble with a higher deductible just to keep my monthly payments down. Maybe it’s because I drive so much for work, and honestly, insurance a...
RE: If You Had To Switch Insurance In Kentucky, Who Would You Trust?
Honestly, I hear you on the “surprise fees” - that’s what drove me away from Progressive a while back. Kentucky Farm Bureau seems solid for folks who value that local touch, but I’ll say this: State Farm worked out bette...
RE: Things I wish I'd known before picking my first insurance
Yeah, the “comprehensive” label is honestly misleading. I fell into that trap too, thinking I was covered for pretty much anything short of an asteroid strike. The reality is, there are so many little carve-outs and assu...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
Honestly, I lean toward adding people as listed drivers, even if it’s a pain. Insurers are quick to play detective if anything happens under “permissive use” - especially in Minnesota winters, where a fender bender can h...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
Honestly, you nailed it - this “Period 1” stuff is such a headache. I’ve seen people get caught in the middle, thinking they’re covered, only to find out both insurers are pointing fingers. It’s frustrating. The rideshar...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
That’s exactly the kind of headache I try to avoid. Insurance companies are notorious for moving the goalposts when it comes to “permissive use.” It always sounds simple in theory, but in practice, they’ll look for any e...
RE: saving cash on insurance when you're young and broke
Yeah, telematics always felt a bit too intrusive for me too. Did the defensive driving course myself and it was surprisingly helpful - not just for the discount, but actually picked up some useful tips. Another thing I f...
RE: little-known ways to snag cheaper insurance in Alaska
You're definitely not stuck forever - I bundled my car and home insurance last year, saved a decent chunk, but still switched my auto policy later when I found a better rate elsewhere. Just watch out for cancellation fee...