Insurance Home/Auto/Etc. Who do you like?

[TurboMinivan]

I have been with Bear River for 15+ years. They insure my home, and they insured all of my vehicles until recently. To date, I've never filed a claim with them for anything, so I cannot comment on that (lack of) experience. Their rates sure are great, though (and I carry more than the legal minimum requirements).

When I started to build the Grand Prix, I quickly realized I wanted/needed a stated value policy on it. Bear River doesn't do those, so I had to look elsewhere. After a few hijinks with Grundy and Hagerty, I ended up with American Collectors. They let me choose my value ($20k), and it comes in at only $285 for the year. Nice. I am about to call them up and add my Shelby to that policy as well so it, too, can have stated value coverage.

 

[Greg]

... When I started to build the Grand Prix, I quickly realized I wanted/needed a stated value policy on it. Bear River doesn't do those, so I had to look elsewhere. After a few hijinks with Grundy and Hagerty, I ended up with American Collectors. They let me choose my value ($20k), and it comes in at only $285 for the year. Nice. I am about to call them up and add my Shelby to that policy as well so it, too, can have stated value coverage.

Good to know, I was thinking Hagerty for the El Camino once it's time for plates and insurance.

 

[Unimog]

On the off-road subject, Bear River insured my unimog as a 1-ton truck way back when. They have grandfathered it in now, but my agent told me that if I ever drop it, they would not re-insure it.

 

[Herzog]

I use Nationwide through Hill Insurance in Orem. Cover my vehicles and home. Their rates have been pretty fair IMO.

This thread reminded me to get ins on my buggy so I just went through Hill again and now have coverage on it through Progressive, as I guess Nationwide won't do it.

 

[TurboMinivan]

Good to know, I was thinking Hagerty for the El Camino once it's time for plates and insurance.

My story, in a nutshell: I wanted stated value. I called Hagerty, who said they do stated value for any amount. They asked me, "how do you use your car?" Since it is registered as Vintage, I am legally limited in its use (as most of you know). I explained this to her, then gave her details: I drive it to car shows, I take it on pleasure drives, it does go on occasional errands and/or to work but it is not my daily driver--I have three other cars to do that. She told me to go ahead and apply, so I did. I got a rejection letter in the mail. It itemized why I was rejected: Hagerty will not insure cars driven on errands. Hagerty will not insure cars driven to work. Hagerty will not insure cars driven to shows. They wouldn't list a single place I could actually drive the thing. It seemed that the only time I could be insured by Hagerty was if my car was locked in my garage--the second I back it down the driveway and one tire touches the street, I'd have no coverage. Thanks for nothing.

I then called Grundy. First question I asked: "Can I actually drive the car you insure?" Sure! "What about a stated value policy?" Yep, you can do that, too! "Great, because I want a $20k policy on my Grand Prix." No problem--just apply! So I went through the entire application process, including sending in photos. I received an acceptance letter in the mail offering me a stated value policy for $6000. WTF? I gave them a call, reminding them I applied for a $20k policy. "We'll only insure that car for up to $6000." I told her to take a hike and cancel my application.

Desperate, I asked some online friends for suggestions. Numerous guys said to try American Collectors, so I called. Not only do they let you drive the car, but you can choose an annual mileage allotment which fits your needs (I selected 5,000 miles per year). I then selected my desired coverage amount, and the gal didn't even blink an eye. They sent me a policy, I signed it and returned it with my check, and I was covered for $20k. Easy.

I should have started with them.

 

[lhracing]

I have State Farm for everything, very happy. Matt Howard in North Salt Lake is great!

 

[Jinx]

I use Nationwide for our home, boat and auto (work with agents at Insurance Concepts, who I also use for my business). Have always been happy with the service.

Our situation is a little more complicated in that most companies don't want to provide homeowners coverage with our horses. With that taken into account, Nationwide was the least expensive.

I also have a good friend who has recently entered the insurance business. I can pass his info along to anyone wanting another agent option.

Hi Drew,
Can you send me your friends information?

Thanks,

 

[mbryson]

had allstate for the last 10 years. just saved 800 a year by switching to state farm. 3 vehicles and 1 house

Who's shocked I have an opinion? I was with Allstate for 17 years or so. Had a claim for the south Davis County "windpocalypse" in Dec 2011 (?) and got totally screwed compared to my neighbors with similar/same policies/adjusters. After the house claim debacle, they conveniently didn't apply an auto policy payment and I lost my "long term customer" discount with them about 6-8 months after that. I started with Allstate in 1989. Significant discount after that long. I had teenage drivers coming up so I shopped around a bit. After the payment thing and house claim (getting handed an $800 check for my roof and my vinyl fence---$-5k out of pocket--my neighbors all got decent settlements with less damage), I terminated coverage with Allstate. Ended up with State Farm. ALLSTATE CAN GO RIGHT TO HELL from my perspective. They can kiss my ass forever after that. Allstate still makes my blood boil whenever I hear the name or see/hear a commercial

Haven't had any real issues at all with State Farm and I've casually looked a couple of times in the past 7-8 years off and on. They are reasonably competitive and pretty easy to deal with on the few claims we have had.

I have State Farm for everything, very happy. Matt Howard in North Salt Lake is great!

I have same agent. He's been good to work with

Robby Flandro's wife is an agent. If I start investigating again, I'd likely see what she could do for me.

 

[kmboren]

Bear river for me. Have had a couple claims and have not been dropped. Still cheaper than most out there. Been very happy with them. We use GMI insurance as the brocker. They are located in Provo I think.

 

[Jinx]

Hey Everyone,
Just to follow up and add some closure to all of this.

I ended up dropping Allstate and picking up coverage with MetLife. They have an additional discount through my new Job and a local guy who is easy to work with,

It ended up being quite a bit cheaper with all the bells and whistles I prefer, so I thought I would share his infomation in case anyone finds this thread and looking for someone to work with.

Dan Kasteler
Met Life
Sandy, UT.
801-748-29OO

 

[mbryson]

I’ll be calling once our house loan gets put together. Thanks for the reminder

 

[glockman]

In my experience if you stay with an insurance company for more than 5 years, you are paying too much.
I was dropped by Nationwide after 1 speeding ticket when my parents had been paying the policy for 20 years, that taught me to have zero loyalty. I shop every couple years and have always been able to find a lower rate somewhere else after 3-4 years with any company.

We had Esurance for a while and they were really cheap. Had one tow on them and the tow driver said they covered more than most would for what that's worth. When I bought the tow pig they consider it a medium duty truck (highest GVWR F350, odd) and don't cover it so I had to switch. I am now with Bear river, have had my wife run into a rock and two teenagers have small fender benders and they have been fantastic to deal with and are the cheapest I can find of all the previously names companies. I have the house and 7 cars insured through them. Toys are all through progressive like everyone else.

 

[The_Lobbster]

My safeco policy just auto renewed, I have a 2016 Kia Sedona with full coverage, and a 2006 Yukon with liability only. Previously paying $175/month, and when it auto renewed, it jumped to $241/ month. To me that seems way excessive, especially since the only claim I've had in the past 12 years of driving, is one accident where I was found not at fault, but the other driver wasn't insured.

I've been going through Neal Dastrup, and feel they have really been dropping the ball. Any other agents around Utah County worth checking out?

Also, does anybody know how to bundle auto and home insurance, if your home insurance is part of your escrow? When I look at my mortgage statement, it shows that I'm paying to Bear River for homeowners insurance, and wondering if I can bundle auto to that too, or if I would have to pay that separately to get it combined?

 

[mbryson]

My safeco policy just auto renewed, I have a 2016 Kia Sedona with full coverage, and a 2006 Yukon with liability only. Previously paying $175/month, and when it auto renewed, it jumped to $241/ month. To me that seems way excessive, especially since the only claim I've had in the past 12 years of driving, is one accident where I was found not at fault, but the other driver wasn't insured.

I've been going through Neal Dastrup, and feel they have really been dropping the ball. Any other agents around Utah County worth checking out?

Also, does anybody know how to bundle auto and home insurance, if your home insurance is part of your escrow? When I look at my mortgage statement, it shows that I'm paying to Bear River for homeowners insurance, and wondering if I can bundle auto to that too, or if I would have to pay that separately to get it combined?

I believe we are all paying for the UAW wage increases through the cost to purchase new cars and also to repair expensive cars. My insurance is insane for two 50+ year old drivers with 4 cars and a car hauler trailer. We don't have accidents/tickets and have excellent credit. Annoyed as hell at the pricing

 

[N-Smooth]

Also, does anybody know how to bundle auto and home insurance, if your home insurance is part of your escrow? When I look at my mortgage statement, it shows that I'm paying to Bear River for homeowners insurance, and wondering if I can bundle auto to that too, or if I would have to pay that separately to get it combined?

Home and auto will be paid for separately if you bundle. It's no big deal, they do it every day.

 

[J-mobzz]

My safeco policy just auto renewed, I have a 2016 Kia Sedona with full coverage, and a 2006 Yukon with liability only. Previously paying $175/month, and when it auto renewed, it jumped to $241/ month. To me that seems way excessive, especially since the only claim I've had in the past 12 years of driving, is one accident where I was found not at fault, but the other driver wasn't insured.

I've been going through Neal Dastrup, and feel they have really been dropping the ball. Any other agents around Utah County worth checking out?

Also, does anybody know how to bundle auto and home insurance, if your home insurance is part of your escrow? When I look at my mortgage statement, it shows that I'm paying to Bear River for homeowners insurance, and wondering if I can bundle auto to that too, or if I would have to pay that separately to get it combined?

I saw a pretty significant Jump this year with Bear River. I’ve never filed a claim either.

It went from just under $2500 a year to just under $3000 a year. That’s just me on the policy. With a 2017 Tahoe. A 2018 Jetta. 2007 Chevy Express And a 1999 wrangler. I do have full coverage and everything.

My kids start driving in August and I am terrified what it’s going to look like with two 16-year-olds on there.

 

[The_Lobbster]

Well crap….sounds like I’m screwed either way 😂

Guess I’ll attempt to shop around, see if it’s worth jumping around at all.

Thanks guys.

 

[DesertRam]

My kids start driving in August and I am terrified what it’s going to look like with two 16-year-olds on there.

You should be. I have six vehicles with four drivers, including a 21-yo (girl/young lady) and 19-yo (boy/young man). I'm about to add another car for my soon-to-be 15-yo daughter. My premium is a bit more than twice yours and will inevitably increase, probably a lot. It's painful.

 

[Tonkaman]

Bear River raised rates across the board and raised their minimum deductibles.

My homeowners increased $500/year and my minimum deductible is now $2000. Stupid.

 

[UNSTUCK]

With all our cars and two teen drivers we have been paying $528/month to State Farm. Then out of the blue it jumped to $617 last month. I sent an email to my agent asking why the new number. I get a one sentence response saying, “great news, your oldest daughter just turned 19 and qualifies for a new discount. Your new bill is $578”.
I’m smiling the whole time they bend me over.