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USAA homeowners insurance? #7694714
10/18/22 07:38 AM
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Goldsboro, North Carolina
Paul Dobbins Offline OP
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We recently got our bill for our homeowner's insurance premium for the year. It went up $350. from last year. It seems like Allstate raises their premiums every year. I checked with USAA, and I can get the same coverage for $1200 less.

Has anyone used USAA for their insurance? If so, what's your opinion of them?



Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694723
10/18/22 07:58 AM
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My Godfather had for many years had and was very happy. The only thing he made note of was there were a lot of “fine print” things you needed to be aware of.
He passed this last spring so I’m not sure if anything is changed.

Osky


"A womans heart is the hardest rock the Almighty has put on this earth, and I can find no sign on it"

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Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694760
10/18/22 08:47 AM
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I have it. No complaints. Even done loans through them. And, yes, I have filed a claim with them. No problems.


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Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694787
10/18/22 09:17 AM
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I have it in my home and shop. We had a major storm come thru in 2016 that caused massive damage to our home. On damages to chimneys I’d give the a F in covering,but they did ok on everything else. Check your policy to see what tree removal is actually covered. We had trees down everywhere and that was a bit of a hassle to get done.

Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694794
10/18/22 09:23 AM
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USAA is a very good insurance company. That’s coming from someone who owned an independent agency for 35 years and therefore couldn’t represent USAA. Also good for auto. See if you can put the two together for a discount.

Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694796
10/18/22 09:26 AM
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Paul you might want to check with Farm Bureau. Hilt Winders has been able to give me the same coverage everyone else for a lot less. Plus its nice to have a local rep to call and talk to if any issues arise.


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Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: cfowler] #7694797
10/18/22 09:27 AM
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I have had USAA since 1994 when they opened up to enlisted Marines on Camp Lejeune.
I have had two mortgages and a few car loans through them. All of my vehicle insurance is through them. They where my insurance provider on two different houses in North Carolina but not now in West Virginia.
I have filed one claim on homeowners for a roof and two non fault auto accidents.
They are great to work with. I have found dealing with them is pretty easy and straight forward. The only reason I dont have them for my current house insurance is the same State Farm rep has insured this house when my Father in law bought in 1972 and the agent gave us a deal no one could touch.
I have been with them almost 30 years and have nothing bad to say...

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Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694824
10/18/22 10:03 AM
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We have had Erie Insurance for 47 years. Our premiums have remained stable for home owners and vehicle insurance. We have had some claims over the years as well.

Don't know much about USAA.

Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694835
10/18/22 10:11 AM
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Paul, around here USAA is huge and if I do hear a complaint it is NEVER about how they handle a claim, but instead that they are higher than others on a premium. If you like the price
I have no reason to doubt you will love USAA.


“What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.”
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Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694838
10/18/22 10:15 AM
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Paul see if you have safeco insurance in ur area my house insured for 325000 with 150000 contents along with other stuff was 575 last year


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Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694923
10/18/22 11:36 AM
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I have used usaa for over 20 years, no complaints they have been very good for me

Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694940
10/18/22 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Dobbins
We recently got our bill for our homeowner's insurance premium for the year. It went up $350. from last year. It seems like Allstate raises their premiums every year. I checked with USAA, and I can get the same coverage for $1200 less.

Has anyone used USAA for their insurance? If so, what's your opinion of them?



Good. You will likely save even more after youve been with them for so long. Like all insurance though, rates will raise for all depending on total losses they have for the year whether you caused it or not. I would only go with Geico or USAA at this point though.

Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694947
10/18/22 12:19 PM
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I will say that in August of 2009 we were rearended by a gentleman in Fayete Nam on the hottest day of the year while returning from a trip to Babies R Us(it is very easy to remember as my wife was 38 weeks pregnant with my son and it took the police dept over 2 hours to respond to take a police report that Sunday). The gentleman had USAA insurance. We called and asked to go to get checked out since she was 38 weeks and the seatbelt grabber her under and around the belly as it should. Wayne Memorial Hospital told us that we would most likely have to hire a lawyer as USAA was the worst insurance company as far as paying them. They told us that every claim gets denied the first time and most of the time the patient gets billed by the hospital. They did pay the hospital with nothing more than a simple statement from us and the gentleman that hit us. We had an estimate for the bumper to be replaced on her honda element for something ridiculously cheap like $295.00. They sent out an adjuster and he had a check overnighted for 595.00 and the following week we received a check for $5000.00 to release them from liability. I'm certain this was done because my wife was pregnant. I tried to give them the check back(as I'm not out to defraud insurance) but they refused and claimed the only way to close the claim was to deposit the check into our account. That is my one and only experience with USAA. In the end it was satisfactory. I was given a heck of a lot more than I asked for(remember all I wanted was for the bumper to be replaced). My brother in law has told me that if you are/were in the Armed Forces you will be taken care of by USAA but if your not good luck.


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Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694955
10/18/22 12:30 PM
10/18/22 12:30 PM
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The Hill Country of Texas
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John C I am glad everyone is ok and you were pleased. Most ppl think the premium is the only difference between 2 companies, but as an adjuster I believe the product you buy can only be quantified after a loss. If a company doesn't handle it's claims well, I couldn't care less if thier policy is cheaper. To me it is worthless.

Oh, and watch out for lawyers LOL


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Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694958
10/18/22 12:33 PM
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Long time, satisfied USAA customer here.

Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7694980
10/18/22 12:59 PM
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Very satisfied with USAA insurance.

Premium included in mortgage, so I haven't paid great attention to the rates.

4 accidents--never an issue with paying
1 when a renter during hurricane--they sent us a check for contents of the freezer
1 homeowners claim-leaky water heater caused mold. they paid a boatload for mold remediation and repair. Never a question.

They do give you a rebate called subscribers savings every year since they are a type of co-op. The rebate for us is usually 200-300 dollars.

I've been a member since OTS in 1995.

Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7695137
10/18/22 05:11 PM
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As an exterior storm damage evaluator, USAA is by far more customer service-based than State Farm, Allstate and Erie. My experience with them is in SE PA.
Several customers of mine have dropped State Farm, Erie & Allstate after being denied coverage, or given partial coverage. Once again, wind and hail damage.
State Farm has gotten really woke, most of the guys that have been there a while can't wait to leave.

Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7695155
10/18/22 05:39 PM
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Been with them for 12 years thinking about leaving mainly due to premium price. Only have Auto at this time

Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Ruger10] #7695496
10/18/22 11:08 PM
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Talked with two retired military just today. They have had USSA auto since 1974, they are very, very satisfied. Not the cheapest option, but not much more they say and they have very good coverage and have been served well. With 6 now grown children they had their share of "dented fenders"

Bryce

Re: USAA homeowners insurance? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #7695557
10/19/22 01:36 AM
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14 yrs USAA and all good. Very customer friendly and do a good job for us

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