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Re:How Allstate’s auto insurance algorithm squeezes big spen... by hnburnsy on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @06:37PM (#22418737)
Counterpoint, had USAA auto for 20+ years, added 2 young drivers and premiums went up 4200 per year. Switched to Geico and recouped 2700 of that.

Always shop around.

Re:How Allstate’s auto insurance algorithm squeezes big spen... by prostheticvamp on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @06:43PM (#22418780)
Geico is so huge I expected their customer service to be an absolute shitshow. Then I totaled my car, and they were actually helpful and easy to work with. I remain shocked to this day, and I’m still 90% convinced it was a fluke.
Re:How Allstate’s auto insurance algorithm squeezes big spen... by perl4ever on Wednesday February 26, 2020 @10:18PM (#22430104)
Geico seems to do a good job at auto insurance. But like everybody, they try to get you to also sign up for other insurance, and it appears all other insurance under their banner is actually from random other companies that aren't run by them or seamlessly integrated with their systems. And furthermore, their partners seem to be only interested in the association so they can overcharge, more than making up for any multi-line discount.
Re:How Allstate’s auto insurance algorithm squeezes big spen... by hnburnsy on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @06:43PM (#22418781)
Tip, Geico will give you an 8 percent discount for owning shares of Berkshire Hathaway.
Re:How Allstate’s auto insurance algorithm squeezes big spen... by sizzle on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @11:44PM (#22420329)
Do you just let the customer rep know?
Re:How Allstate’s auto insurance algorithm squeezes big spen... by perl4ever on Wednesday February 26, 2020 @10:27PM (#22430147)
Probably a joke from a bored Allstate agent.