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USAA insurance. Better than the others?

Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:44 pm
Posted by thejudge
Westlake, LA
Member since Sep 2009
15255 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:44 pm
So my father in law was military and offered the wife to get on with USAA which would then migrate me over as well for our home and auto insurance. Are their rates the best? I hear great things does anyone here use them?

TIA
Posted by cbi8
Nashville
Member since Mar 2012
6929 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:44 pm to
No doubt.
Posted by 13SaintTiger
Isle of Capri
Member since Sep 2011
18419 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:45 pm to
Yes. Next question.
Posted by Adam4848
LA
Member since Apr 2006
19849 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:48 pm to
Yes better than most
Posted by ArmyHogs
Your mom's house
Member since Feb 2012
10819 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:49 pm to
Easily. But not for you. Stop crowding the pool.
Posted by beHop
Landmass
Member since Jan 2012
14610 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:50 pm to
Do it.
Posted by SirSaintly
Uptown, New Orleans
Member since Feb 2013
3187 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:50 pm to
I have been eligible for USAA insurance but dont use them b/c there quotes are always more expensive than my current insurance.

Maybe b/c I'm in TX
Posted by Navytiger74
Member since Oct 2009
50458 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:52 pm to
I've been with USAA for nearly 10 years and can only say good things about them as a bank and insurer. I've filed two auto claims (both over $2000 and never saw a rate increase) and one major homeowners claim for water damage from a leaking valve (over $15,000). Both were handled impeccably. I also used their homebuying service, but didn't use them as a lender (they apparently suck at that).

Would recommend. I pay $942 a year for homeowners (structure, contents, and secondary building with $1000 deductible) and $409 bi-annually for auto (with $200 deductible). The car is getting up there but it's still rated as a sports car and I have a reckless driving conviction from some years back. Rate never went up when I got it, but it hasn't fallen much either (of course that's largely dependent upon the area you're insuring it in).
Posted by s0tiger
Member since May 2008
1194 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:53 pm to
Not always the cheapest, but they are the best when you have to make a claim. Quick, easy and in my experience they don't jack your rates up after.
Posted by thejudge
Westlake, LA
Member since Sep 2009
15255 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:56 pm to
thanks for all the speedy replies. I've been burned by all state and i've had state farm for 10 years and they are steadily going up. My house insurance is getting stupid. Increase every time i turn around.

Have a great day guys. I appreciate it
Posted by El Segundo Guy
1-866-DHS-2-ICE
Member since Aug 2014
11750 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:57 pm to
I've used them for auto insurance in the past but when I moved to another state the rates went up a ton. Switched to GEICO.

I still use them for banking and home insurance. They also have a program that makes buying a new car pretty hassle free.
Posted by DrTyger
Covington
Member since Oct 2009
22325 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 12:58 pm to
Definitely

Use them for a lot of banking as well.

2 years ago I had about a $2K repair bill on my truck. Didn't cost me a penny out of pocket. Truck was 4 years old.
This post was edited on 7/26/15 at 1:03 pm
Posted by dragginass
Member since Jan 2013
3350 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 1:01 pm to
Do it. I use them for auto, homeowners, personal property, mortgages etc. Rates are always at least competitive, and the customer service is untouchable.
Posted by PsychTiger
Member since Jul 2004
110766 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 1:01 pm to
I've had them all my life (Dad was Army). No regrets. Could possibly get a cheaper rate somewhere else, but you get what you pay for.
Posted by LucasP
Member since Apr 2012
21618 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 1:07 pm to
I don't post seriously on here often, buy I can't say enough good things about USAA. They're awesome and anyway you can get them you should.




Even though you're a bit of a pussy for not serving yourself.
Posted by Major Dutch Schaefer
Location: Classified
Member since Nov 2011
39815 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 1:16 pm to
quote:

Are their rates the best?


Depends on where you live. I am in Florida and GEICO beat their rates on auto insurance.
Posted by USMCTiger03
Member since Sep 2007
71176 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 1:22 pm to
Was stoked about getting on with them. Got in a low impact, split fault, parking lot bump and rates went up compared to others (zero prior accidents/tickets/etc).

Now with Farm Bureau and no complaints.
Posted by thejudge
Westlake, LA
Member since Sep 2009
15255 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 1:27 pm to
quote:

Even though you're a bit of a pussy for not serving yourself.


Lol. I was told I would not be allowed in when I went to both navy (for nuke school) and army recruiter in 2000 with my chronic disease diagnosis. I've since had to have multiple surgeries leaving me with no colon and another surgery this Friday. Yea, I'm a pussy
Posted by Wolfhound45
Member since Nov 2009
127625 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 1:29 pm to
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Yes. Next question.
Over twenty-four years. Bank with them as well (and yes, I am an Army officer).
This post was edited on 7/26/15 at 1:29 pm
Posted by yankeeundercover
Buffalo, NY
Member since Jan 2010
36419 posts
Posted on 7/26/15 at 1:29 pm to
I use them, I have auto and renters together cheaper than just auto with anyone else.
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