I ‘had’ AIG car insurance for the past 2+ years @ 5 per month, with the payment being automatically debited from my checking account. My last payment was for the amount of 8 with Century 21 as the payee. I called my broker and he said that Century 21 bought AIG and there’s nothing that I or he can do about it. Is that true, can they do that?? And what’s the best website to compare auto insurance? BTW, I live in So Cal… Thanks for the help.
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How can I solve this car insurance problem?
RYAN V 12:19 am on September 24, 2009
I find that insurers are lowering their prices to new customers and raising them to existing customers.
It makes sense and it is legal, so long as they stay within the limits as set by the State Department.
The only way out is to use the net and compare around till you find someone better.
It is free to do so you might as well shop around, just don’t go for the first one that offers you a price.
This is one I know, input once, get a number of quotes:
http://www.quick-car-insurance-comparison.simplyinsurancequotes.com?id=ddh43
rottendog93 12:19 am on September 24, 2009
Buying insurance online is a fools move. Find an agent and deal locally.
sensible_man 12:19 am on September 24, 2009
I find this very hard to believe. You don’t mention calling Century 21. Your insurance rates cannot be arbitrarily raised without prior notice. Changing companies does not change this either. They are bound by the rates of the previous insurer until you are notified of rate changes and given the option to change companies.
car253 12:19 am on September 24, 2009
It is true. Century 21 did buy part of AIG.
They are not allowed to raise your rates unless it is approved by the Insurance Commissioner. Check with them. The link is below.
And, just shop around. Call some of the big companies. Do not ask for solitiations here. It is against the rules.
Call and find a local agent you are comfortable with.