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Feesherman 06-25-2012 02:23 PM

Homeowner's Ins????????
 
So Geico gave me a much better quote than State Farm, which is who carries my auto ins. Anyone use Geico?? Any good, bad experiences with them?

eman 06-25-2012 02:59 PM

Have no experience w/geico . But do have lots of experience w/ insurance companys.
Biggest thing is READ the ENTIRE policy! Make sure it says in writing what is and is not covered. Make sure it says in writing what the deductible is for different scenarios.
Make sure that it does not exclude anything you need to have covered. Make sure to see in writing any exclusions or limitations in coverage. If you have above average in
guns , jewelry , fishing gear ,coins etc they may require a rider to be covered as most policys limit the monetary amount that they will pay on certain items.
i have a full replacement value policy thru allstate and yes it cost more but if my 52 y.o. house burns down i will get enough to rebuild the same house at todays cost.
Same w/ contents , i have a set payment for contents in case of total loss and i have had to increase it over the years . but the increased cost was just a couple bucks a month.
Just remember that no matter who you insure with , some companys will drop you after 2 claims. some maybe even 1 claim.

Top Dawg 06-25-2012 03:02 PM

Whatever u do don't get allstate!!

Feesherman 06-25-2012 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eman (Post 452506)
Have no experience w/geico . But do have lots of experience w/ insurance companys.
Biggest thing is READ the ENTIRE policy! Make sure it says in writing what is and is not covered. Make sure it says in writing what the deductible is for different scenarios.
Make sure that it does not exclude anything you need to have covered. Make sure to see in writing any exclusions or limitations in coverage. If you have above average in
guns , jewelry , fishing gear ,coins etc they may require a rider to be covered as most policys limit the monetary amount that they will pay on certain items.
i have a full replacement value policy thru allstate and yes it cost more but if my 52 y.o. house burns down i will get enough to rebuild the same house at todays cost.
Same w/ contents , i have a set payment for contents in case of total loss and i have had to increase it over the years . but the increased cost was just a couple bucks a month.
Just remember that no matter who you insure with , some companys will drop you after 2 claims. some maybe even 1 claim.

For sure I am shopping full replacement!

Feesherman 06-25-2012 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Dawg (Post 452509)
Whatever u do don't get allstate!!

I am not even getting a quote from them!

eman 06-25-2012 03:29 PM

Do a little on line search . geico is an acting agent for travlers insurance. There are pages and pages of complaints against geico for non payment and unannounced rate increases. If it was me i'd run from geico.

Feesherman 06-25-2012 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by eman (Post 452532)
Do a little on line search . geico is an acting agent for travlers insurance. There are pages and pages of complaints against geico for non payment and unannounced rate increases. If it was me i'd run from geico.

Dangit!!

eman 06-25-2012 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Feesherman (Post 452533)
Dangit!!

Now you know why the rates are so good:)
Whoever you get quotes from just google their name/ homeowners insurance complaints.
also check w/ the BBB. and the state insurance comission.

Raymond 06-25-2012 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Feesherman (Post 452480)
So Geico gave me a much better quote than State Farm, which is who carries my auto ins. Anyone use Geico?? Any good, bad experiences with them?

Berkshire Hathaway company owned by Warren Buffett of the Obama/Buffett Rule for millionaires and billionaires. If you want to deal with someone over the phone or internet it might be a great deal. They can be cheaper since they don't pay a licensed agent. Remember, GEICO is captive and can't market to other companies should you have an unexpected increase next year like an independent agent can. They also have not been in business long enough to have many losses on the books or request rating increases due to losses. Ya pays ya money and takes ya chances but my politics would never let me do business with them.

TocaT 06-25-2012 04:23 PM

You should call Ross Byrley. He is local, he is a fisherman, and it's a family business. They have a good repuation in Lake Charles. 337-478-8349. I think its always good to have a young hardworking agent explain your policy to you and make sure you have the right coverage. Good luck.

jchief 06-25-2012 05:47 PM

Well, Raymond won't say it so I will. Call him at Lyons Ins in LC and get a quote from him. Don't think you will be sorry

Feesherman 06-25-2012 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jchief (Post 452590)
Well, Raymond won't say it so I will. Call him at Lyons Ins in LC and get a quote from him. Don't think you will be sorry

Ahhh ok. I will give him a call tomorrow.

fishinpox 06-25-2012 06:17 PM

Safeco

BroussardGuy 06-25-2012 09:40 PM

Insurance
 
In February I switched everything to Safeco from State Farm. Insurance Unlimited out of Lake Charles. Saved some money. Haven't had to deal with a claim though.

Raymond 06-25-2012 09:47 PM

Safeco/America First are top notch with claims and service. I have some companies that may be cheaper but not nearly as good IMO.

fishinpox 06-25-2012 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Raymond (Post 452697)
Safeco/America First are top notch with claims and service. I have some companies that may be cheaper but not nearly as good IMO.

Any time I've wrecked my truck safeco has called me just to check n see if I'm ok 3-5 times! They are great. With Gustav I lost every tree in my yard fences ect... They were there right away to cut me a check. And WAYYYY less expensive that state farm and NO. Hurricane deductible


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