Allstate MC insurance. Good? Bad?
#21
I have Had Allstate on everything except my Harley for many years. The Harley is through HD-Progressive because it was convenient. Very few claims except one recent experience as follows:
One of my cars was hit by an SUV while parked in front of my house. The driver stopped and we exchanged info. He had State Farm, that was a new policy through his company. State Farm gave me the runaround for over 1 week, claiming they had to verify insurance and all kinds of crap. Allstate then told me that if I wanted, they would cover getting my car fixed, and they would bill State Farm. I took the car to one of the Allstate recommended body shops, and 1 week later the car was done and showroom perfect. Ironically, State Farm finally called me back 1 day after my car was done, to tell me they had verified insurance, and how to proceed with getting three estimates and all kind of crap. I had to pay the deductible to the body shop. But, then Allstate reimbursed me when the car was done. Not sure why they did it thatvway but it worked.
So, two thumbs up for Allstate...and two middle fingers to State Farm.
Oh yeah, I have a appointment to meet with my Allstate agent to review all my insurance, as well as a quote on my Harley.
One of my cars was hit by an SUV while parked in front of my house. The driver stopped and we exchanged info. He had State Farm, that was a new policy through his company. State Farm gave me the runaround for over 1 week, claiming they had to verify insurance and all kinds of crap. Allstate then told me that if I wanted, they would cover getting my car fixed, and they would bill State Farm. I took the car to one of the Allstate recommended body shops, and 1 week later the car was done and showroom perfect. Ironically, State Farm finally called me back 1 day after my car was done, to tell me they had verified insurance, and how to proceed with getting three estimates and all kind of crap. I had to pay the deductible to the body shop. But, then Allstate reimbursed me when the car was done. Not sure why they did it thatvway but it worked.
So, two thumbs up for Allstate...and two middle fingers to State Farm.
Oh yeah, I have a appointment to meet with my Allstate agent to review all my insurance, as well as a quote on my Harley.
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I have Had Allstate on everything except my Harley for many years. The Harley is through HD-Progressive because it was convenient. Very few claims except one recent experience as follows:
One of my cars was hit by an SUV while parked in front of my house. The driver stopped and we exchanged info. He had State Farm, that was a new policy through his company. State Farm gave me the runaround for over 1 week, claiming they had to verify insurance and all kinds of crap. Allstate then told me that if I wanted, they would cover getting my car fixed, and they would bill State Farm. I took the car to one of the Allstate recommended body shops, and 1 week later the car was done and showroom perfect. Ironically, State Farm finally called me back 1 day after my car was done, to tell me they had verified insurance, and how to proceed with getting three estimates and all kind of crap. I had to pay the deductible to the body shop. But, then Allstate reimbursed me when the car was done. Not sure why they did it thatvway but it worked.
So, two thumbs up for Allstate...and two middle fingers to State Farm.
Oh yeah, I have a appointment to meet with my Allstate agent to review all my insurance, as well as a quote on my Harley.
One of my cars was hit by an SUV while parked in front of my house. The driver stopped and we exchanged info. He had State Farm, that was a new policy through his company. State Farm gave me the runaround for over 1 week, claiming they had to verify insurance and all kinds of crap. Allstate then told me that if I wanted, they would cover getting my car fixed, and they would bill State Farm. I took the car to one of the Allstate recommended body shops, and 1 week later the car was done and showroom perfect. Ironically, State Farm finally called me back 1 day after my car was done, to tell me they had verified insurance, and how to proceed with getting three estimates and all kind of crap. I had to pay the deductible to the body shop. But, then Allstate reimbursed me when the car was done. Not sure why they did it thatvway but it worked.
So, two thumbs up for Allstate...and two middle fingers to State Farm.
Oh yeah, I have a appointment to meet with my Allstate agent to review all my insurance, as well as a quote on my Harley.
Seven years ago, we had a clothes dryer fire. There was no fire damage to our house, just smoke. The Allstate adjuster came right over and simply stated they don't pay for the cause of the damage (dryer) but everything else, damage, cleanup, hotels, meals, etc., etc., etc., just send them the bill or receipt. We could have hired cleanup contractors but Allstate said they'd take care of that if we wished so we let them do it. Two weeks and $30,000.00 later we moved back into our completely restored home. They even paid a $1,500.00 Vet bill for the effing cat !!
I don't work for Allstate or know anyone, other than my Agent, who does. I'm just a thoroughly satisfied Allstate client. The premiums they charge me appear to be competitive but quite frankly, I really don't care. I'm getting what I pay for, white glove, zero bullshit, immediate and complete coverage.
When I was young, I had a claim experience with a budget insurance outfit. I can tell you that if you ever have a claim, your legal bills will be inversely proportional to your insurance premiums, if you collect at all.
"Allstate all day long" !!
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#26
I had been with State Farm for years and had everything insured under them. When I bought my previous bike they wanted to charge me over $800 a year for full coverage. I called around and ended up with Geico for less than $150 a year. When I bought my Harley the price went up ($360 a year for full coverage and towing), but still cheaper than anyone else out there I could find.
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I had been with State Farm for years and had everything insured under them. When I bought my previous bike they wanted to charge me over $800 a year for full coverage. I called around and ended up with Geico for less than $150 a year. When I bought my Harley the price went up ($360 a year for full coverage and towing), but still cheaper than anyone else out there I could find.
1. Number and description of "Exclusions".
2. Size and number of "deductible" categories.
3. "Depreciation" formulae used.
4. Extended coverages like 3rd party liabilities, "uninsured" riders, etc..
5. Medical, categories, limitations.
6. Amount of coverage (limitations)
7. Squirm features; (a lot of detailed questions on the "application" which may be difficult to answer accurately) designed to get Ins Co.'s off the hook.
8. "The biggie" and most difficult to determine, claims experience, use of 3rd party adjusters, etc.
"I'm not asking for a fact finding errand bro" . These are just questions that come to my mind when I see these big premium differences. Life has taught me you don't get $800 worth of anything for $150.
#28
I'm in Indiana, I have gotten quotes from Dairyland & Geico. Both were twice what I am paying for Progressive. I got a quote from esurance which was a few dollars less, but I have a local agent for Progressive. I asked State Farm (where I have my home & auto's) about motorcycle, she started putting in the information, stopped and said there is no way I can even get close to what Progressive has, they are hard to beat. I haven't tried the regular Allstate, but might get a quote come renewal time.
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#30
I have Allstate on my home, my agent said he cannot even match Esurance price even tho they are the same company.