We recently got hit with a $300 rate increase on our 6-month Geico auto policy just because we updated our odometer. Here’s the timeline: - We bought a used 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV in August 2024. At the time, the odometer read ~30,500 miles. - In January 2025, we started a new auto policy with Geico. - Now, in June 2025, we updated the odometer to 36,500 miles through their system. - After this update, Geico increased our premium significantly. I called a Geico agent, who told me the system assumes 36.5k miles over the entire life of the car, starting from the car’s model year (Chevy Bolt EUV 2022). Since it’s about 3.5 years old, Geico calculates our annual mileage as ~10,400 miles/year, even though we’ve only driven about 6,000 miles in the 10 months we've owned it. She also said that California law prohibits them from adjusting the previous odometer data, even if we can prove when we bought the car and how much we’ve actually driven. That part sounded the most questionable to me, but I’m not sure, which is why I’m here for some advice. I’m not trying to cheat the system, we just want our actual usage reflected accurately. I can provide documentation of the purchase date and odometer at the time (from the bill of sale or DMV forms), but I’m not even sure that can help since the Geico agent said there’s nothing they can do to adjust the previous odometer. My questions: 1. Is it true that California law doesn’t allow insurers to adjust for actual usage if it wasn’t reported at the start? 2. Has anyone successfully appealed something like this with Geico? 3. Should I just start shopping around now for another insurer that works better for low-mileage drivers? Appreciate any insight or advice. This feels really unfair and arbitrary, especially since we were trying to be honest and accurate with our info.

I recently had a claim denied. For context, I lived in VA and had State Farm insurance for several years. Shortly before I moved out of state, my wife lost her engagement ring. I assumed that was just a total loss and didn't think anything else of it until I was setting up insurance in my new state, and they recommended that I talk to my old agent to see if it was covered. I then called my old agent's office in VA, and they told me that I should file a claim because that loss should be covered. Less than 24 hours later I get a call from the claims department saying that my policy does not cover lost jewelry unless it was stolen. To my understanding, having a denied claim can hurt me by causing future premiums to go up or making it more likely for me to be rejected for coverage outright. Is there anything that I can do to fix this given that the only reason that I even filed a claim to begin with was that they told me to do it?

Wife got into an accident. She was stationary at an intersection. Other car turned into her. Our car 2013 Elantra suffered a cracked bumperl We took it to Maaco ..they estimated 2115 or so. Progressive accepted responsibility. Like a fool i verbally told them I would accept cash settlement, They sent me their estimate which was $915..yikes....havent received check yet.....do I have any recourse?

(TL;DR at the bottom) In mid-December 2024, my parked car was involved in a hit-and-run while I was at home. Surveillance footage revealed a white Mercedes struck my vehicle and fled. Unable to identify the driver immediately, I reported the incident to the police and my insurance company. By early January, my car was declared totaled. As a tobacco inspector, my job required a personal vehicle for site visits. Without transportation, I was removed from the schedule and subsequently terminated. Despite actively seeking employment since January, I’ve been unable to secure a new position.  In March, I noticed the same white Mercedes parked nearby. After running the VIN, my insurance confirmed it belonged to a neighbor. She had concealed her vehicle for over two months following the incident. Upon presenting this evidence, her insurance company accepted liability, acknowledging her prior claim in December for hitting a parked car. However, her policy only covers the Pennsylvania state minimum of $5,000 for property damage, which was paid to my insurer. After settling my car loan, I received $3,000 from my insurance, insufficient to replace the vehicle. Without steady income, securing auto financing has been challenging. I purchased my 2018 Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve in April 2023. The total finance amount was $21,116 , I put down $4,500 and made regular monthly payments until the car was totaled in December 2024. At the time of the accident, it was valued at $16,500. After the remaining loan balance and deductible were paid, I received only about $3,300 ,far below what I had put into the car and not enough to replace it To date, my neighbor has not acknowledged the incident or attempted to discuss it with me. Without a vehicle, my ability to work has been severely impacted, and relying on public transportation and rideshares has become financially burdensome during unemployment. I’ve now missed approximately 12 weeks of full-time wages as a direct result. I reside in Philadelphia, PA. ___________ My questions: • Given the circumstances, what additional insurance coverages could have better protected me in this situation? • Are there specific endorsements or policy options that can safeguard against underinsured drivers causing significant losses? • What steps should I take when the at-fault party’s insurance coverage is insufficient to cover damages? Any guidance or insights from those familiar with insurance claims and coverage options would be greatly appreciated. __________ TL;DR: Neighbor’s hit-and-run totaled my car, leading to job loss. Her insurance covered only $5,000, leaving me unable to replace the vehicle or secure new employment. Seeking advice on insurance coverages that could have mitigated this loss and steps to take when the at-fault party’s coverage is inadequate.

Hello Everyone, My car was hit from side by another person backing out in school parking. He accepted his fault and gave me his insurance and DL. Both of us have GEICO so thought it would be easy claim. When I put the claim, Geico reached out saying he has coverage issues and asked to use my policy for damage repair as No fault even though his policy showed active from 02/01/2025 - 08/01/2025 and my car being hit on 3/28/2025. GEICO mentioned it would be difficult in case person doesn't pay. How do I proceed, and what about the diminished value as GEICO saying if claim is put on my policy, GEICO will not pay Diminished claim. What are my options, can someone please suggest as car is just 1 month old. There is big dent on the passenger side. How can someone insurance shows active from Feburary but they will not pay. Appreciate your advice. Thank you.

On February 8th, my car was parked at a Miller’s Ale House, and it was hit by a truck that was parked right next to it. The restaurant manager found me and told me that the situation had happened, but the truck's owner was waiting for me. I went outside, the guy verbally confirmed it was his fault and offered 200$ to pay for a new bumper (that is the only thing that was damaged). I do not know much about the costs of parts and fixes, but it seemed not right to me, so I told him we should let the insurance deal with it. he agreed, and his wife showed me her insurance info from Dairyland on a screenshot. The truck that hit my car was not listed in that screenshot, but she assured me it was. I took a picture of the plate, and that was it. On Monday, I called their insurance and placed the claim. They asked many questions about the incident, and I answered them all. They gave me the name of the Adjuster and a reference number. She contacted me days later with more questions, which I answered, and asked me for pictures of my car from all angles. Since I heard any contact from the Adjuster I decided to call her today and she said that they haven't been able to gather evidence from the other party because and I am quoting her: “Since the police was not called the day of the incident, they have no direct way to contacted them, so we are at the mercy of them contacting us”.  I was not raised here in the US, and this is the first time I have had to deal with a situation like this in my life. In hindsight, I think I did not manage this very well. I didn't want to call the police since, yes, he probably was drinking inside the Ale House, but he was with his kids and wife, and I did not want the drama. Maybe I was wrong. I took a picture of his plate, and I have his wife's name and address. I did not get his phone number. I also have the manager’s restaurant as a witness.  I am incredibly frustrated. I handled this wrong. My beautiful Miata has a big dent in the front. And sure as hell don't have to be responsible for it. What should I do? Should I sue the guy? I do not get why the insurance can't contact them, maybe they gave me another insurance info. Is there any other way to deal with this? Help me Reddit!

Ok so this is totally my fault for not reading the policy documents, but the Trupanion deductibles are PER CONDITION, not annual. This means every time your puppy visits for a new condition, the $500 restarts. The idea is that once the deductible for a condition is met, your pet is covered for life for that condition without having to meet deductibles again. Our puppy had splinters stuck in his tonsils and had to be sedated to have them removed. The total bill was $750, and between "examination fees" and the new $500 deductible (we have already submitted claims for other things), nothing was covered. Here is the kicker, they not only didn't cover the examination/consultation fee, they also denied the "esophageal examination" which was the procedure to pull splinters out because of the word "examination". Here is ANOTHER kicker, if something gets stuck in his throat again, it would be considered a separate incidence, so the $500 will restart again! If your puppy gets giardia, it clears up, and he gets it again in 3 months, guess what, the $500 restarts! I can see that this would be a good policy for older pets with chronic conditions, so you don't need to meet deductibles every year, but for a healthy puppy who gets into accidents from time to time, every incidence is considered separately, so mostly likely much of your expense will not be covered! I'm switching back to another insurance that my 5 year old girl is on. I wanted to try Trupanion because I kept seeing ads for it, but now I'm going to switch both of my pups to be with the same company while my puppy is still young before "pre-existing conditions" develop.

I bought a almost new used camry and i almost got into a huge wreck this last weekend, pretty much I was fishing and this drunk idiot sideswiped my friends car with his boat while pushing his empty trailer nearly off the cliff towards the river, thankfully the hitch stayed locked in we were able to drive it to safety minus scratches either way they exchanged information. Afterwards, we were talking about it. I still owe almost 30k for my brand new camry even if I didn't notice who the driver was Would there be any way that gap would cover my car if it were to have fallen or got heavly damaged due to the small cliff? I.had previous vandalism to my car last year and it was a headache through insurance

I am so lost. Three days I received a call letting me know that an accident I had been in over a week ago was deemed to be the other party’s responsibility, and I was set up with the collision center and rental car. Today I receive a call that the claim the other driver made on my policy was found to be inconclusive, therefore they are now saying it’s word vs word and we both are liable???? They asked several of the same questions I had already explained to them. I told them the police did not arrive because I live in a high acuity city which is understandable. I even went to the police department after and they said in Texas they are not required to file a report “anymore”. I left feeling okay since I had pictures and explaining the accident would surely lead to the right solution! i was not at fault at all! 1. Why would they look at this as two separate claims? ( We both have Geico so I thought this would make it easier????) 2. Can they really go back on their word? I asked to

Attaching the response(s) from Healthy Paws' CEO and team, including mine back. You can't make this stuff up.... Original context: Protected Since: 06/08/2011 • Current Monthly Premium: $431.58 • New Monthly Premium Starting in 63 Days: $1,207.12 Oh- and they limited comments on their Instagram after I have been posting this increase there too.