Car Insurance

[Softball77]

I posted earlier about how USAA increased my premiums. Time to leave USAA. Any recommendations on who to consider?

[CoachKandSportsguy]

So everyone's premiums are going up. . . was yours excessive? meaning > 10% for the year?
do you have the minimum out of pocket expenses?

do you have a bundled package with house and umbrella liability?

you can keep the same company with some tweaks for paying for potentially unneeded coverage. .

[villagetinker]

We are pleased with progressive, however this is bundled, house, golf cart, and cars.

[jebartle]

Love Hartford-AARP $700/yr.

[EdFNJ]

Love Hartford-AARP $700/yr. When folks quote "their prices" on insurance (Auto, Homeowners and even golf cart) there are so many variables that determines "their prices" really makes it meaningless. I agree on The Hartford, I pay around $950 but comparing prices means nothing without knowing all the coverages, age and make/model of vehicles, deductibles, or costs of your home, size of your home etc etc. Only way to truly judge is comparing identical coverages between multiple companies otherwise tossing out numbers is of no value. FOr me Progressive was about $200 more than Hartford and Allstate was almost $800 more than anyone for apples to apples auto coverage. Haven't had an auto claim in like 15 years. Guess it depends on who needs new clients at any moment of any day. :)

That being said, just read today that USAA is in some financial straits (first loss ever) which could easily explain rate increases and/or cancellations.

[kkingston57]

I posted earlier about how USAA increased my premiums. Time to leave USAA. Any recommendations on who to consider?

Do not know how much you might save but USAA is one of the highest rated insurance companies.

[GatorFan]

Different options depending on how many miles you drive each year

[jebartle]

When folks quote "their prices" on insurance (Auto, Homeowners and even golf cart) there are so many variables that determines "their prices" really makes it meaningless. I agree on The Hartford, I pay around $950 but comparing prices means nothing without knowing all the coverages, age and make/model of vehicles, deductibles, or costs of your home, size of your home etc etc. Only way to truly judge is comparing identical coverages between multiple companies otherwise tossing out numbers is of no value. FOr me Progressive was about $200 more than Hartford and Allstate was almost $800 more than anyone for apples to apples auto coverage. Haven't had an auto claim in like 15 years. Guess it depends on who needs new clients at any moment of any day. :)

That being said, just read today that USAA is in some financial straits (first loss ever) which could easily explain rate increases and/or cancellations.

I agree

[fsusix]

I already did all the research - but there are variables - if you find a better one - let us know.

[Suzay]

Try Travelers with AAA

[mikeycereal]

I had Travelers goes up from $777 last year to $939 this year. I also heard there were 4,800 accidents in the villages last year, sounds crazy I know. But your zip code determines rates even if you drive with 0 incidents and your car is marked leisure for not every day driving and at less distance. We are always paying for others' poor driving... always been that way. I was going to have my broker try and find a cheaper one and cancel. Not crazy about a $162 hike for only taking it out 1/2 times a week. (2005 car, full cvg, not bundled w/home, just cart)

[ChilePepper]

Where did you read about USAA's losses?

[Rsenholzi]

Think twice before leaving the top insurance company in the nation. I have the second best one. These 2 companies consistently come out on top. They also pay out quickly if you have a claim. Most of the others have raised their prices also. They also have been known to drop customers when they have more than 1 claim - such as an auto accident and a house claim. They then make it impossible to get insurance elsewhere . It happened to my mom and when she went to get it some place else , she was unable to get it for the rest of her life.Many refuse to pay out saying it’s an a act of God ( roof leaked and ruined an oriental rug - happened to someone I know . This was the first claim someone put in after paying insurance for 40 years. ) I know you are paying more and so am I but frankly they are the best and are known for it consistently. Btw, I saw a bumper sticker that said - if you have Allstate insurance, please don’t hit me ������

[DARFAP]

I have USAA for home, auto and an umbrella policy, which gets me a discount. My auto went up $104/6 months, not sure why. I have also noticed I am paying $259/6 months for each of my golf carts. This was a huge surprise to me. They used to be $50ish for the year.

[jabacon6669]

Went to State Farm, this year, bundled car, home, and golf cart. Better coverage than the last carrier and cheaper.

[MidWestIA]

if you do good luck if you ever actually need anything from your coverage - better check insurance ratings

[mikeltry]

I posted earlier about how USAA increased my premiums. Time to leave USAA. Any recommendations on who to consider?
Did you factor in the distribution from your Subscribers Savings account (SAS)
that the board declares each year. Personally, I've been a USAA member for 43 years and receive on average $350.00 a year. In addition, the SAS accrues interest and should you die your heirs receive the money in the account.
I know GRONK has been trying to be a member for years.

[Finchs]

What Subscriber Savings account? We have been with USAA for 15 years now and as far as I know we don't have any such thing. Also, Question for You: What/Who is GRONK???

[retiredguy123]

What Subscriber Savings account? We have been with USAA for 15 years now and as far as I know we don't have any such thing. Also, Question for You: What/Who is GRONK???
Rob Gronkowski, a football player who is in USAA television ads. He cannot get USAA insurance because he does not meet their veteran rules.

[Sully2023]

I posted earlier about how USAA increased my premiums. Time to leave USAA. Any recommendations on who to consider?

I have usaa insurance and now paying $2k a year, for a car I use for personal use and less then 6k miles a year. I looked around and got quotes. Travelers insurance was high. Progressive was half the price. Check it out. When my renewal comes up on Nov this year I will probable make the move. Make sure you compare apples to apples. Every policy I looked at there were differences.

[collie1228]

Geico doubled my premium in January, after about ten years, based on nothing other than them needing an increase. No accidents, major birthdays, change in vehicle, etc. Went to AAA and they matched coverage at the original Geico premium. Geico is a great company, but obviously something is wrong there.

[snbrafford]

AAA offers home, auto, and umbrella insurance. Not sure where they are on the price scale but folks often forget them. I recently had my roof replaced with them and there was no problem with the claim.

[Villages Kahuna]

Remember, USAA is a mutual insurer and their rates are the result of the loss experience of those they insure. Their rates are not driven by the need to produce profits. And don’t forget the bonus distributions you receive from USAA which offset your costs. Don’t pull the trigger too quickly, you may be sorry.

[jtdraig]

You can google USAA and it will all be there. First operating loss ever.....

[huge-pigeons]

It also depends on what you bundle together. Last years quotes, usaa and Hartford were the same but the umbrella with Hartford was hundreds of $$$ less so I went with Hartford. Next month I always check the ins companies to see how they all compare to the exact same specs

[FenneyGirl]

Try Geico. I was w USAA for over 25 years. Rates went way up.

[Babubhat]

Large price hikes are often a result of a company wanting to reduce exposure to a geographic area. Shop around each time you get an unacceptable increase. I have changes companies 3 times in six years. That is the new normal

[Gigi3000]

I have a 2014 Kia Sorento. Excellent credit. Anyone have any idea what my rate range might be? Before ya'll tell me to call my insurance and ask, i'm afraid they'll hike my rate just for asking about Florida....

[Babubhat]

Too many variables. Each company has different criteria. Call villages insurance to shop on your behalf to start