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Re: Tips for dealing with insurance company to settle Total Loss case

Rachel — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:17:00 -0000

I am having difficulties with my insurance company as well... not on the value of the car, the adjuster was very nice and offered me a fair value on my car. The problem I am having is with the rental. Having just lost my car, they provided me a rental. They didn't send me the paperwork for the total loss until over a week after I received the quote, and when I did receive it, it was on Friday evening before a Holiday weekend. They expected me to get a letter notarized over a Holiday and refused to pay for my rental car after Tuesday. How is it at all possible to get a new car when I have to shell money out of my own pocket to pay for a rental now? I still haven't received the settlement check! It is ridiculous. I am now thinking of calling back and asking for management. On my policy it states that they will cover up to 1 month of rental coverage, it has only been 2 weeks.

Re: Tips for dealing with insurance company to settle Total Loss case

GeekMBA360 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:23:23 -0000

which insurance company is this? I'm glad to hear good story about insurance companies.

Re: Tips for dealing with insurance company to settle Total Loss case

asgpres — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:39:13 -0000

Not all insurance companies operate the same, I had a total loss claim, I disagreed with te value and submitted my comparables and they even hired another independent appraiser to appraise my vehicle. We came to a higher amount, $2500 higher than the original offer and it was done in a week. I do not mind saying that my insurance company is 21st Century.

Re: Tips for dealing with insurance company to settle Total Loss case

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:22:58 -0000

Very helpful. I'm going through the process now and I had to return the rental but I am still without a vehicle. The insurance agency told me that a letter from them stating how much the car is worth should be enough to get started with another loan but apperently not because the dealers want prroof that the insurance will pay it off. I can't get around and I'm missing work.

Re: Tips for dealing with insurance company to settle Total Loss case

Best term — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:05:03 -0000

This is so sad ti know, I am not impressed with the way insurance companies tried to apply all the tactics to prove that your car is total loss. Not at all acceptable by any means.

Re: Tips for dealing with insurance company to settle Total Loss case

virtual insurance — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:39:16 -0000

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Re: Tips for dealing with insurance company to settle Total Loss case

Jim Donelan — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:19:24 -0000

Good Job...Nice Post... I deal with these guys on a daily basis... and your advice is right on the money. Keep up the good work.

Jim Donelan
RICarCrash.com

Re: Tips for dealing with insurance company to settle Total Loss case

Jitesh — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:49:15 -0000

I am facing the same case and my insurance is progressive and I am not at fault and told me total loss and gave value $9485 which is $1000 less than Market Value.
I will fight for that.

Thanks