FWIW you can probably find a big player at half USAA.
by Irish Tool (2019-11-07 18:36:13)

In reply to: Has anyone used clearcover insurance?  posted by airborneirish


I have Allstate for that very reason.

Years ago I heard an urban legend that the different national players (not USAA, who has their own approach) have the best rates in different regions


Are you a vet by chance? I’m eligible for USAA through
by Stonebreaker42  (2019-11-07 22:00:57)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

My vet Dad, but their rates for people in my situation aren’t that competitive. If you’re a vet you get a better rate plus the subscriber savings account, which can be significant money in your pocket depending on company performance.


I'm a vet. Been with USAA for 20 years. My rate in NJ was 2X
by ndzippy  (2019-11-08 00:16:22)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

the rate for Progressive.

I couldn't bear to break up with USAA, citing the company's customer service as my reason. My wife laughed at me.

I called USAA and tried to negotiate the rate. The USAA rep told me I should cancel and go with Progressive. I was stunned. I didn't do it. I'm a sucker, I guess.

USAA's rates are no longer that special. Nor is its customer service. Nor do they do anything all that special for service members.

Still, its reputation persists. That's the power of marketing, I guess...


I agree, worked for them part time in college around the
by Stonebreaker42  (2019-11-08 09:31:42)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

time they converted from officers only to include enlisted. A major culture change both internally & externally that I’m sure has driven significant growth but the value of membership has deteriorated along the way. Not surprisingly I guess.


I'm not, so maybe that's part of it. *
by Irish Tool  (2019-11-07 22:43:19)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Have Erie. Love it. Great service and rates *
by fontoknow  (2019-11-07 19:12:45)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post