Is Mercury A Good Insurance Company? Reviews From Over 634 Customers

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Robert
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Title
I'm satisfied, but I want a new insurance policy that only covers one vehicle. I barely drive it, as it will be a parked vehicle driving less than 4,000 miles per year.
Phillip
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Mercury is Fine, But Price is High
It's just fine.
Alexander
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Excellent
The price is the lowest, but it's still very high. The service is poor.
Luis
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Expensive
The insurance is expensive.
Randall
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No Experience
I have had no issues or claims. I have not yet seen my October renewal. However, I thought the price was a little high last year.
Delores
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Rate Increase Too High!
I loved Mercury Insurance, but they raised my rates too high even though I have been with them for over 10 years without any accidents. As a senior citizen, I can't afford the increase!
Michele
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The agent was wonderful, but they were not flexible on discounting. The price was way too high for minimum standard auto coverage.
The agent was wonderful, but they were not flexible on discounting. The price was way too high for minimum standard auto coverage.
Jamal
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Home and Auto Owner
I've been with them for 20 years. They cancelled my home policy and keep raising my auto premium, even though I've had no tickets or accidents in over 20 years.
Ben
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Customer Service is Not Good
Indifference
George
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Too expensive
Too expensive
Alvaro
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Learning Experience
It's been good, but I think they could have done better.
Angel
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Mercury
They offer the best price on the market.
Ricky
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No Problems with Mercury
It's very easy to work with their experienced customer service.
William
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Priced me out of insurance with them
I had a good experience for 11 years, but suddenly it became unaffordable. The cost became three times more than my car payment, forcing me to look elsewhere.
Douglas
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Mercury worked well for us
The online tools are easy to navigate, but if you need to speak with someone, that is easy too.
Mark
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Good
I would recommend it to a friend.
Carolyn
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Excellent Customer Service
The claim procedures are fast and carefree. They take almost immediate action in terms of repairs and securing a rental car. The repair service is quick and they provide step-by-step claim information.
James
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Don't Understand the Question
I had a good experience.
Steven
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Satisfied
Average.
David
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Average Support
The customer service was good at making changes to a policy, but not at explaining why rates increased or decreased.
Alexander
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Saving
Good
Jacqueline
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Unexpected Increases
The increases are not regulated.
Marilyn
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Great Company
It's a great company. I've been with them for years.
Marilyn
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Excellent
Great value.
Hugo
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Happy Customer
The service is very good, but I'm sad because they don't want to give me more service.
Wilhelm
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Issues with Mercury GO
Mercury GO is not ideal because it requires you to use an app on your phone instead of your personal vehicle. This is particularly inconvenient when the vehicle you've insured with Mercury stays parked at home while you're driving a company vehicle 90% of the time.
Robert
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Good So Far, Want a Price Quote
Great, helpful agent.
Corine
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Mercury isn't what it used to be
Mercury has been my auto insurer for over 20 years. They recently changed their underwriting rules, and not for the better. Their claims process is less supportive now, mainly being online.
Gregory
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Nope
They have always been good until my policy's price skyrocketed for no apparent reason. I have been with them for over 6 years and every 6 months, the price has increased without any justification. Now, it's so high that I can't afford it anymore.
Kennny
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Excellent
Good rates
William
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I have not been able to find a better price for the same coverage, and they are the best at handling claims.
I have not been able to find a better price for the same coverage, and they are the best at handling claims.
Rebecca
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Good
This is the cheapest insurance.
Ravi
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Good
Good customer service
Ravi
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Excellent
They are good at handling claims.
Scott
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Excellent
They have great customer service.
Sydney
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Good
They were okay, but I didn't care for their price hikes.
Ronald
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Excellent
I had no problems getting new insurance when I needed it.
Diana
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Good
I've been with them since 2014, but my income has changed and I can't afford it like before.
Harold
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Excellent
Price and great service
Debra
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Excellent
Great service. Good rates. Nice staff.
Loretta
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Excellent
They have been a great company, albeit a little pricey.
Sharon
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Excellent
Good rates and service
Bruce
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Excellent
Lowest rates
Marvin
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Excellent
No issues. The price is competitive until policy renewal.
Marc Henri
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Good
Easy and quick support
Janette
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Good
They have given me credit for my master's degree and safe driving.
Starland D
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Mercury provided me with expert care when my vehicle was involved in a hit and run, and also a minor accident.
Mercury provided me with expert care when my vehicle was involved in a hit and run, and also a minor accident.
John
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Excellent
They've taken care of me for over 10 years and offer the lowest rate.
Evena
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Good
Best rates and attentive to my needs.
Andre
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Excellent
They were the best in price, really friendly, and prompt.
Robert
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Excellent
Good rates, great customer service.
Andre
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Excellent
Great price, good service.
Mary
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Excellent
Reasonable rates.
Tracey
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I had an accident which was my fault, and they paid for everything. There were no problems with anything. I only had two phone calls with them, and everything was settled.
I had an accident which was my fault, and they paid for everything. There were no problems with anything. I only had two phone calls with them, and everything was settled.
Sylvester
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Good
Good insurance for my income.
Ashley
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Good
When I had an accident, they were just easy to work with.
Daena
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Excellent
The ease of obtaining coverage and their low premiums are impressive.
Perry
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Excellent
They are reliable and the price is just right for my insurance needs.
Joan
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I gave it a 4 instead of 5 because my rate is raised by 10% every year. I feel punished, not rewarded, for good driving.
I gave it a 4 instead of 5 because my rate is raised by 10% every year. I feel punished, not rewarded, for good driving.
Janelle
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Excellent
Good pricing and helpful customer service.
Stephanie
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Frustrating Experience with Rates and Claims
I don't feel like they have good rates, even though I've been with them for a long time. When I had a claim, three or four people called me, and none of them had spoken to each other about my claim. Everyone asked me different questions about the same vehicle. It was so frustrating to deal with so many people, and none of them knew what was going on. Also, when I asked them why the prices are so high, they couldn't explain it to me, and it takes them forever to call me back.
Lawrence
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Beware Homeowners
Sad company charging a 5% deductible for wind and hail damage, especially if the home is older than 5 years.
Hope
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Raised my rates after first 6 months
Mercury will raise your rates to a price higher than the one you switched from when you first became a Mercury customer. The lower rate is only for the first 6 months. This happens regardless of how clean your driving record is.
Joni
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Ridiculously Expensive
Too expensive.
Walter
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Say NO to Mercury
I did not receive my discounts of 20% plus 22%. Additionally, they keep increasing my insurance rates.
Jack
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Average
Too expensive.
Patricia
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Too Expensive
It's way overpriced. I'm shopping now.
Paul
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Expensive
It's very, very expensive.
Francisco
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Change in Payment Frequency
I used to pay annually, but now I pay every six months. As a result, I'm paying twice as much per year.
Charlene
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Disappointed
It's horrible, overpriced, and not open to options.
Noah
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Mercury is too expensive
Their rates are too high, so I would recommend shopping around. Every year, for no apparent reason, the rates keep getting higher and higher. Despite having a good driving record with no accidents, my rate still increases by a couple hundred bucks every year. It's quite frustrating.
Michael
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Expensive CA Insurance
I have two autos and a house insured with Mercury. One car is a collector's car and hasn't been licensed in five years. The other car is driven less than 2,000 miles per year. Despite having full coverage, I can't get lower rates. The house, which has had no claims, also seems to have a high insurance rate.
Felix
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I had a no-fault accident three years ago, and the treatment towards me has been as if it was my fault. It felt like they wanted me to drop them, which I eventually did.
I had a no-fault accident three years ago, and the treatment towards me has been as if it was my fault. It felt like they wanted me to drop them, which I eventually did.
Susan
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Unsatisfactory Insurance
They raise rates frequently.
Jennifer
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Insurance
They didn't assist me when they cancelled my homeowner's insurance.
Sheryl
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I Should Have Never Switched a Year Ago
Just understand that your bill will consistently rise each time the renewal period comes up.
Lernie
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Unexpected Increase in Policy Cost
I was with Mercury for six months, and my policy unexpectedly jumped from $225.85 to $284.90 upon renewal for unknown reasons. Poor service.
Frances
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Disappointing Company
It was very disappointing and difficult to reach them. The staff was extremely rude.
Michael
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Disappointed
I didn't like that my insurance kept increasing by $20.00.
Ricardo
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Mercury is a disappointing insurance company
They are expensive without any apparent reason and raised rates without cause.
Misty
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I had them for years and they dropped my homeowners insurance, even though I never had a claim in 20 years. The prices for my auto insurance keep going up.
I had them for years and they dropped my homeowners insurance, even though I never had a claim in 20 years. The prices for my auto insurance keep going up.
Cynthia
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Never Trust Mercury
I scraped a sign at church and had to file an insurance claim for the first time in my 43 years. I called Mercury and asked about the implications of filing a claim, and they assured me everything would be fine. However, my six-month premium increased to $2000 afterwards. This has made it impossible for me to shop around for insurance because now I'm considered to have a poor driving record. I received a small check for this claim and was reassured that everything was going to be fine, but now I'm stuck with this for five years. If they had been honest with me, I never would have filed a claim and would have handled it on my own.
Andre
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Made Me Upset
I wouldn't recommend them. Because of my age, I had to reduce my car insurance to the bare minimum. I am 77 years old, have been driving for 56 years, have had no accidents, no DUIs, and drive less than 30 miles a day, etc.
Manuel
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Not People Friendly
Too expensive. They wanted to discontinue my insurance without a clear explanation.
Patricia
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Expensive
Very expensive.
Edward
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Dropped by Mercury After 20 Years
After 20 years of complete coverage, they discontinued my homeowner's insurance due to a re-evaluated fire risk.
Melissa
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Never File
Never file a homeowner's claim.
Cassandera
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Not the Best Cost
They don't shop for the best cost.
Lloyd
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Unhappy with Mercury Auto Insurance
We have been with Mercury for at least 20 years and never had a claim. However, they are challenging to work with when it comes to policy coverage. They continually raise the vehicle mileages every year, even though we do not drive anywhere close to those mileages on most of the vehicles. They never ask for mileage verification before raising the rates each year. Then, they make it very difficult to adjust the mileages once the policy is renewed. They are too policy-driven and not customer-driven. We are actively looking for another company that is more customer-friendly and cost-effective. However, I am finding that such a company may not exist. Very frustrating.
David
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Dropped by Mercury
They were good until I had one accident in 55 years of driving, then they just canceled my policy. No explanation was given. I had a perfect driving record until the accident. I'm not happy about the lack of response from the claims department.
Noanie
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Good but Not Quite Good Enough
Alex is always good, but he needs to provide more explanations of the policy for older adults. Additionally, better discounts for them would be appreciated.
Fred
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Increasing Rates Despite No Tickets or Accidents
I haven't had any tickets or accidents for at least 9 years, yet my rate keeps increasing.
Cindy
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Lousy
They raised my rates by $500 even though my truck is 7 years old. Very poor service.
Diana
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Constant Rate Hikes
I was disappointed. They promised a rate of $104 per month - except the first month was to be slightly higher due to admin costs for policy set-up. The actual rate was $114 per month. But after 3 months, it was raised to $117 per month, then $127 and kept going up. At the annual renewal, it was up to $179 per month. I contacted the agent about the constant rate increases only to be told she had no control over rates. I can't comment on the claim service because I never filed a claim.
Jessica
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Poor Service at Mercury
The customer service at Mercury is poor.
Rosemary
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Not Happy
After one accident, they doubled my rate.
Terrence
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A Little Dish on Mercury!
You can do better, especially with the rates going up!
Linda D
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Price Gouging
The only problem is the price.
Darrell
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Unfair Practices
They pushed a business policy and said it's all they offer. They raised the cost in one month. There was no email communication. I'm done.
Michael
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Despite having no claims, accidents, tickets, or DUIs, my rates went up at renewal. It seems all insurers have collectively raised their premiums. It feels like a monopoly.
Despite having no claims, accidents, tickets, or DUIs, my rates went up at renewal. It seems all insurers have collectively raised their premiums. It feels like a monopoly.
Tania
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Poor Service
They doubled my home insurance without any notice.
Cherie
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Raised Prices Every Year Even With No Accidents
I would advise not to use Mercury. Even with no claims and no accidents, your rate goes up every year.
Walter
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Find Something Better
Their rates keep increasing, while their customer service remains subpar.
Don
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Bad Experience with Mercury Insurance
We filed a roof claim and had two different roofing contractors check and take pictures showing hail damage. We waited for over a month for the original adjuster to approve or reject the claim, and he felt it should be rejected. They sent a third-party inspector and then we discovered our adjuster had left the company. We got another adjuster and after another three weeks, she flatly rejected our claim.
Jason
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Rude and too expensive
Every time I have contacted customer service for any reason, from resetting my online password to adding a vehicle to the policy, they have been very rude. I'm paying them $400 a month, which is 100% profit for the company since I've never filed a claim in the 3 years I've been a customer. Yet, I get treated like I'm bothering them any time I've needed their assistance with something.
Elizabeth
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I had full coverage, but then there was a $400 hike per year. I switched to State Law which was $200 lower. I sent a check for $146.00 for renewal, but they claimed it arrived 2 days late. Was it due to snail mail? I think they're lying. The new policy is $600 more per year. Now, I have no insurance. I've had this poor service since I was 16. I might just go without insurance because I no longer care.
I had full coverage, but then there was a $400 hike per year. I switched to State Law which was $200 lower. I sent a check for $146.00 for renewal, but they claimed it arrived 2 days late. Was it due to snail mail? I think they're lying. The new policy is $600 more per year. Now, I have no insurance. I've had this poor service since I was 16. I might just go without insurance because I no longer care.
Dee
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Watch Out
They keep increasing the policy.
Bponda
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Somewhat Average
I am waiting for a return call on quotes. Tom Brown is never available.
Lorenzo
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Ok but could use improvement
The app is not helpful. Anytime you want to find something or need help, you have to call. The website and app offer the bare minimum with limited features. They do not offer GAP insurance. I found way better coverage for the same price at Progressive.
Deborah
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I'm very upset with Mercury. I was a consistent customer, making payments on time every six months for years. However, when I was one day late on a payment, I received no grace period. Mercury cancelled my policy and I will never return to them.
I'm very upset with Mercury. I was a consistent customer, making payments on time every six months for years. However, when I was one day late on a payment, I received no grace period. Mercury cancelled my policy and I will never return to them.
Patricia
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Overpriced
I feel they are overpriced.
Jose
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Avoid This Insurance, It's a Scam
I'm very upset with their charges and changes.
Elizabeth
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Insurance rates increased after my move in October and again in March
I do not recommend this insurance as it is not good.
Kristen
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Poor
It was okay until they raised my rate by over 30% after the first six months.
Amanda
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Rising High Rates!
The customer service is fast and the coverage is great! However, the rates start off well but increase with every renewal. It has reached a point where it will soon be more than my car payment, which is ridiculous!
Jorge
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Car Insurance Rate Increase
They raised their rates.
Ronald
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This is one of the few auto insurance companies that offers annual policies and has maintained the same rates for 2 1/2 years. However, I haven't received a satisfactory explanation for why the collision premium doubled on my 2024 renewal. I prefer dealing directly with the company rather than through Jerry, my agent. All the other companies I've used in the last 12 years seem to increase their rates by 20 - 30% every 6 months. Since I retired and moved back to Carroll County, VA, I've noticed an almost 40% increase since last January, which I find unacceptable.
This is one of the few auto insurance companies that offers annual policies and has maintained the same rates for 2 1/2 years. However, I haven't received a satisfactory explanation for why the collision premium doubled on my 2024 renewal. I prefer dealing directly with the company rather than through Jerry, my agent. All the other companies I've used in the last 12 years seem to increase their rates by 20 - 30% every 6 months. Since I retired and moved back to Carroll County, VA, I've noticed an almost 40% increase since last January, which I find unacceptable.
John
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Average
It appears that most people working there are confused and don't know what they're doing.
Theresa
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Fair
Okay, let's talk about price increases.
Tina
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Average
Increase in prices