Easy Money: Most Puget Sound Area Consumers Can Save Hundreds by Changing Auto Insurance

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Monday, November 23, 2009

Who Rates Best (& Worst) in the Seattle Area? Now You'll Know.

Automobiles--Insurance

	Any consumer would be right to view with skepticism advertisements that promise big savings for low effort. But in the case of auto insurance, there's truth to the claims: most Puget Sound area drivers actually can save hundreds of dollars-over $1,000 in some cases-by simply switching auto insurers. And you don't have to forsake service for a better rate. We break down your options, including ratings of insurers for price and service, and also advise you on which coverage options are and aren't worth the cost. From Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine
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	Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating for quality ()	What percent of customers rated firm "adequate" or "superior" on our survey for "Not unreasonably raising premium as a result of claim(s)"	What percent of customers rated firm "adequate" or "superior" on our survey for "Not unreasonably cutting coverage as a result of claim(s)"
1.	AIG	16 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
2.	Allstate	164 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
3.	Amica Mutual	59 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
4.	Encompass	15 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
5.	Farmers	128 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
6.	GEICO	90 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
7.	GMAC	12 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
8.	Grange	13 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
9.	Liberty Mutual	28 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
10.	Metropolitan	19 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
11.	Mutual of Enumclaw	43 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
12.	Nationwide	31 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
13.	PEMCO	345 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
14.	Progressive	47 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
15.	QBE/Unigard	19 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
16.	Response	14 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
17.	Safeco	155 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
18.	State Farm	345 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
19.	The Hartford	140 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
20.	USAA	293 ratings	Available exclusively to Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK subscribers Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.

Subscriber Comments/Reviews

CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

Subscriber from TACOMA, WA wrote about NATIONWIDE, , on 11/22/09: Only had a minor accident that I reported but assistance was outstanding. No claim submitted........

Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote about STATE FARM, , on 10/09/09: Got bumped in the rear by someone entering a driveway which was backed up. No..........

Subscriber from BOTHELL, WA wrote about METROPOLITAN, , on 09/21/09: My rates went raised, I just lost my discount! This from my agent who told..........

Subscriber from PUYALLUP, WA wrote about THE HARTFORD, , on 09/17/09: I had to pay cash for my physical therapist and was usually quickly reimbursed after..........

Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote about USAA, , on 09/17/09: Maybe not the cheapest, but by far the best!.......

Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote about PEMCO, , on 09/15/09: Very staisfied........

Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote about STATE FARM, , on 09/15/09: Held me 50% responsible when I was hit with their insured (I was also insured..........

Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote about PEMCO, , on 09/15/09: Best insurance company in Washington State. Great agents, service, and prices........

Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote about PEMCO, , on 09/10/09: This particular claim was under the $500 deductible. Availability and service of claims agents has..........

Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote about SAFECO, , on 09/10/09: Vandals broke rear window and dented quarter panel. Safeco qiuck and complete with repair coverage........

Subscriber from SUMNER, WA wrote about ALLSTATE, , on 09/09/09: Submitted claim on Allstate insured. Adjuster was difficult, cheap and hard to deal with. After..........

Subscriber from SUMNER, WA wrote about USAA, , on 09/09/09: As always, USAA was the best!.......

Subscriber from REDMOND, WA wrote about METROPOLITAN, , on 09/09/09: Adjuster WAY undercut me on the cost to repair my vehicle...thank God I had a..........

Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote about SAFECO, , on 09/03/09: The claim was for the complete theft of a family car. Very polite, very fast..........

Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote about SAFECO, , on 08/31/09: Paid our claim in full, but we had to negotiate for weeks before we got..........

Subscriber from EDMONDS, WA wrote about FARMERS, , on 08/26/09: Weir Ins Agency Bremerton helped us wiht lowering our payments by combining homeowners with auto,..........

Subscriber from BRIER, WA wrote about PEMCO, , on 08/26/09: We have been with Pemco for over 30 years, will not change because of their..........

Subscriber from SHORELINE, WA wrote about PEMCO, , on 08/24/09: PEMCO consistently exceeds my expectations for coverage, service and responsiveness........

Subscriber from AUBURN, WA wrote about STATE FARM, , on 08/24/09: What can I say.......State Farm was there and I was sure in good hands........

Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote about AMICA MUTUAL, , on 08/24/09: It just seemed like even though it was not a large claim, the claims person..........

Subscriber from KENT, WA wrote about METROPOLITAN, , on 08/18/09: Metropolitan has been very easy to deal with for any claims or questions I have..........

Subscriber from NEWCASTLE, WA wrote about FARMERS, , on 08/14/09: Generally very good, but significant challenges when a car break-in required both a homeowner's (for..........

Subscriber from WOODINVILLE, WA wrote about USAA, , on 08/10/09: After filing my claim, I was *never* (not once!) able to reach the adjuster by..........

Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote about PEMCO, , on 08/05/09: We have had PEMCO insurance for years, and have always been very satisfied with rates..........

Subscriber from KIRKLAND, WA wrote about STATE FARM, , on 08/04/09: Tim Shimono - State Farm across from the Totem Lake Shopping Center and close to..........

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