I can't be cancelled!

[dbt1949]

When we called our insurance company to get insurance for our new (to us) truck the agent noticed that I'd been with them (GEICO) for 26 years. He said because of how long I'd been with them that they could never cancel me no matter how many accidents I get in. The only way they can cancel me is if I don't make the payments.
I thought that was kinda neat. 

[VynlSol]

[Kobra]

When we called our insurance company to get insurance for our new (to us) truck the agent noticed that I'd been with them (GEICO) for 26 years. He said because of how long I'd been with them that they could never cancel me no matter how many accidents I get in. The only way they can cancel me is if I don't make the payments.
I thought that was kinda neat. 

Similar thing here, we've been with our agent for nearly 15 years. My wifes vehicle was rear ended last year, and because of Michigans No-Fault law, our insurance had to pay for our repairs, which amounted to almost $4,000.00.. Our insurance didn't go up a penny.  We still pay only about $711.00 a year for 2 vehicles.

BTW, I have some good insurance tips..  Insure vehicles as "Pleasure" and not driven to or from work, and it saves $$$$ and you can just say you are laid off or something.  Another tip, drop to basic on any car worth your premium X2. For example if you pay $2000.00 a year in insurance, drop any car that is worth $4000 or less down to basic collision and save $$$.

There are more tricks, but you'll have to buy my book to find those out.   

[dbt1949]

We have two vehicles,one of which is a fairly new small SUV and we pay $400 (full coverage on both)a year. As neither of us go to work we're listed as "pleasure vehicles" like you said. Add to thst our good driving record and having been with the company so long we get some pretty good discounts.
Add a teenage driver tho and we'd probably go up to $10,000 a year.

[Shkspr]

There are more tricks, but you'll have to buy my book to find those out.  

Naah, we'll use Kobra trick #172 and just read the book in the comfy chairs they have in the bookstore while chewing on the free ice from the cafe.  :slywink:

[Graham]

There are more tricks, but you'll have to buy my book to find those out.   

I already have a copy.

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[Blackadar]

BTW, I have some good insurance tips..  Insure vehicles as "Pleasure" and not driven to or from work, and it saves $$$$ and you can just say you are laid off or something. 

Yes, and when you're in an accident on your way to work, they then can refuse to pay.  Good job!

[CeeKay]

You can't be cancelled, but you can still be moved to a shitty time slot.  Carefull man, I don't want to have to catch the dbt Show at 3am on Monday Mornings 

[Kobra]

BTW, I have some good insurance tips..  Insure vehicles as "Pleasure" and not driven to or from work, and it saves $$$$ and you can just say you are laid off or something. 

Yes, and when you're in an accident on your way to work, they then can refuse to pay.  Good job!

How the hell would they know you are on the way to work?   Nevermind the fact a cop wouldn't ask, and NOBODY is stupid enough to say "Umm, Officer, can you write on that accident report that I was driving to work so my insurance will fuck me?"..   I'm sure your insurance company loves all of the extra $ you pay them though, keep up the good work. 

[Sarkus]

How the hell would they know you are on the way to work?   Nevermind the fact a cop wouldn't ask, and NOBODY is stupid enough to say "Umm, Officer, can you write on that accident report that I was driving to work so my insurance will fuck me?"..   I'm sure your insurance company loves all of the extra $ you pay them though, keep up the good work. 

That's true as long as you don't do anything that the insurance company becomes suspicious about, such as a large claim or too many claims.  Then they are likely to do some investigating and then you are screwed because you are lying to them.  As long as you don't have a run of bad luck, I'm sure you'll be fine.   

[JLu]

It's like cheating on your taxes; it's great until you get caught...

Geico won't even touch Massachusetts -- but that doesn't stop us from being deluged by their advertisements.  Strange.

[Bob]

Similar thing here, we've been with our agent for nearly 15 years. My wifes vehicle was rear ended last year, and because of Michigans No-Fault law, our insurance had to pay for our repairs, which amounted to almost $4,000.00.. Our insurance didn't go up a penny.  We still pay only about $711.00 a year for 2 vehicles.

Hmm.. I'd been with my insurance company, State Farm, for 17 years and found out I could get better coverage for half the price by switching to Citizens.

So much for loyalty.

[dbt1949]

I quit State Farm to go with GEICO. Got tired of them raising the rates 10-20% a year.

[Dreamshadow]

I won't touch State Farm ever because when I was 18 my mom got a letter from them that basically said 'You will get insurance for your kids and stop letting them drive your car without a license and insurance.'  Of course, when I was living with my mom, we didn't have a ton of money, and I didn't actually get my license until I was 19 and about to move outta the house.  They basically harrased her about it for six months, with no proof that we were doing it and then suddenly dropped it.  It pissed me off to no end and I make an effort to avoid even being on their mailing lists.

[Zero]

I'm with USAA ....and I guess I'm a good driver, so the sent me a letter saying my rates wont go up if I have an accident 

[JLu]

I'm with USAA ....and I guess I'm a good driver, so the sent me a letter saying my rates wont go up if I have an accident 

My favorite part of using USAA for car insurance is the refund checks they send back every couple years.  Them being not-for-profit, when we're alll good and don't get into accidents, they'll send out 'dividend checks'.  Usually just $100 or so, but hey, much nicer than not getting anything back!

[DocD]

BTW, I have some good insurance tips..  Insure vehicles as "Pleasure" and not driven to or from work, and it saves $$$$ and you can just say you are laid off or something. 
There are more tricks, but you'll have to buy my book to find those out.   

As someone who deals with auto insurers regularly I wouldn't do that. Insurers are happy to write your policy anyway you want it but if you have a major accident they will check to make sure that you are not driving to work in that vehicle. If you are they will deny your claim for false information. Morale of the story: Make sure you can prove what you are telling your insurance company.

docD