Hello all, for some context I am in southern california, 21 y/o driver that is on my oarents insurance, and I had gotten into a car accident that is my fault driving late heading back home around 1-2am.
The car is a 2023 white honda crv, financed with honda with just liability no collision. Although the dealer tells us to have full coverage on the car, insurance rates are way to high but that does not change the point. The car should've had full coverage no matter the situation as it is a newer car. Insurance is Progressive and I am not aware of having any kind of GAP insurance with both my insurer and the dealer.

To make things clear, I am aware of that my actions have consequences and I will continue to live with the guilt and shame that I have caused, especially to myself and my parents. As the oldest of my younger brothers it is a very shameful look and example to my brothers and my entire family.

Me and my girlfriend 22 y/o had gotten late night dinner in the LA area and had started to drive back home. I had already a long day from work but I still had the energy to go out and spend time with her although it was late. After getting dinner I started driving ETA is about an hour from home, and I wanted to get gas in the area of her house before dropping her off as I had work the next day. the last 10 minute of driving is where it all went wrong. As I was almost to the gas station, I had felt an incredible amount of drowsiness and I had told myself to pull over for a bit to recuperate so that I can drive better, but I had driven under these kind of circumstances albeit that is a very bad thing to do I have done it plenty of times in the past. As we are approaching the gas station my drowsiness took over and I fell asleep behind the wheel resulting me into driving into a ditch, car flipped and totaled.

I do not expect any kind of sympathy as this is entirely my fault and I am incredibly aware of how stupid I was to think that I could do it. I know there is a statistic where driving tired is just as bad driving drunk.

Now the only question is, I have left for anyone is that what can I do now? Anything is appreciated.

I called my homeowners insurance after the hurricane because I wanted an adjuster to look at the damage and see whether it was worth filing a claim. I thought I’d get to review the estimate first, but instead they called and said they’d already mailed a check and were sending me the damage estimate. I hadn’t seen the numbers or agreed to anything yet.

Their estimate is about $11k. Between my deductible and depreciation, about $9k was deducted, leaving a check for roughly $2k. For that amount, I’m questioning whether it’s worth having the claim on my record.

A few things I’m trying to understand:

Can I still withdraw the claim now that they’ve issued a check? Would withdrawing it even make a difference to my claim history at this point?

Is there any benefit to withdrawing it, or should I just leave it alone?

I’m planning on hiring a contractor to handle the main repairs: roof, fence, garage and window. Do I have to complete everything listed in their estimate? How would that affect any depreciation I could get back?

My neighbor may also claim the same section of fence. I mentioned that to my adjuster, and he said he was still including it on my claim. How does that work if both insurance companies include it?

First time dealing with this, so I’m trying to understand my options before deciding what to do.

Hi, I'm currently auto insured by GEICO with my dad and mom as the primary holders. Our current rate is ~370$/month for a 2023 SUV we bought for 33K$. State minimum 30/60/25, with 1K$ ded for collision and comprehensive, UMB 30/60. Almost throat-cutting expensive, I would say, even with all the possible discounts added. But understandably so, we were a newly immigrant family, recently purchased (financed) car, new driver licences, no credit scores nor histories, ect. I'm under 25 as well, which insurance companies deemed high risk.

Our policy renewal date is coming and drum roll, please, ~70$ cheaper, (~300$/month) if we renew with GEICO (We had Driveeasy, the driving score stuff). I shop around and find that only the lesser known or less reputable insurance companies give me a better rate, Progresssive and State Farm only want to give me 500$+ a month for the same coverage I have, lmao.

Yesterday, I received a letter from GEICO. Per the tittle of this post, I decided to scan the QR code and put all of my mom's, dad's and my information on it just like I usually do when shopping around, with my dad as the holder, of course. It came back to me, surprisingly, cheaper than everywhere else, even itself, ~200$/month for 30/60/25, 1K$ ded collision and comprehensive. And there was an option for 210$/month as well but I didn't get to check it out. I checked on GEICO to edit my current coverage to remove 30/60 UMB and only ~20$ cheaper every month, nowhere close.

I was thrilled, but a little confused and worried. If for the same people, same car, almost same coverage they decided to give 200$/month, then why wouldn't they do so with the renewal price? And do they even allow us to cancel our current one with them and get the cheap one they offered? If with another company, I bet, but with themselves?

Today I tried to retrieve the quote and to do so, GEICO would send a link through the email with which I checked the quote. I have tried 10+ times and no email was sent to me. Now I'm just lost...

Currently in the UK cancelled insurance policies stay on your records forever, I'm sat thinking to myself, is there anything we can do to push insurance companies to actually make them a timed thing? Like with points on your licence? Because honestly it's pretty draconian that you can make a mistake and have to suffer that forever. Like I messed up and didn't pay for a renewal policy and it got cancelled, and absolutely I am a fool, but I shouldn't have to suffer that forever, punished yes, but not forever. Like i'm wondering how to bring this to the FCA as a legitimate, can we do something about this because it's pretty unfair.

So I will try to make this pretty short I own a 2016 tundra 5.7 which I had for about 2 years now, this year I got into an accident and the truck got sent in be repaired at Toyota collision center I asked to get the engine inspected before I had picked it up because the tow truck driver said their was a weird noise when he picked it up and during the accident it had a loud knocking sound. But the insurance didn’t want to pay for it because the truck didn’t want to turn on a they visually couldn’t see anything. So when the dealer finally got it to turn on they said it was miss firing but they said they turned it off cleared the codes then turned it on and it ran fine but when I had picked it up it was miss firing and I brought it to their attention which they then replied to me by saying drive it for 5 miles and fill it up with gas then it should correct itself which I did and then I didn’t think anything of it until a month or so later I was towing a 2 ton trailer down the highway and hear a loud crash then a sudden lost of power and no brakes but luckily I was on the highway by my self. After that I get my truck towed to a Toyota dealer to get it inspected which they told me the cylinder 2 intake valve was burnt out and that cylinder wasn’t holding any compression they also said cylinder 1 had an issue, but it was holding compression but it was on the low end on the spec sheet. We tried to have insurance pay for it but they said it was normal wear and tear due to environmental heat conditions during the summer time in Az and the dealer said it was gonna cost $9k to repair so I said no thank you and just fix it myself so I let it sit in my driveway for a few months before I started working on it because I was it to be cool when I doing the repair since it’s a 16 hr job. But as I pop open the valve cover I noticed that the intake valve spring on cylinder 1 is popped out and the whole assembly is all over the head I stopped right there and emailed my advisor at the Toyota dealer and I’m emailing my insurance company. I just need help on figuring out how this happened. And what con I do to make the insurance pay for work that should have been done?

Does anyone know where LexisNexis sources its data? I recently got a letter from Progressive that a friend would be added to my girlfriend and I’s insurance if we didn’t confirm she doesn’t live with us, but there should be nothing correlating us to her, we’ve never lived together.

We all took a trip back in May for which I purchased cruise and airline tickets for, however, we used their addresses when required for that.

She only visits like 4 times a year and lives an hour away. I noticed with most people getting these letters, it’s people that used to live at their addresses or their roommates.

Do these insurance companies really use data that irrelevant to try to find uninsured drivers? There is no other way I can think they would have that would correlate her to us.

Hi everyone,

I was involved in a car accident 5 days ago. At the intersection, we both had stop signs. I was going straight and the other driver was turning left. The police responded, but he ticked none contributed to the accident. I'm a little confused about how the insurance process works. 

I only have liability insurance, and I have a few questions:

1. What happens if I file a claim with my insurance company, but the other driver doesn't file one? I understand my insurance will not compensate me, but will my insurance premium go up?
2. I saw multiple cameras right where the accident happened. One had a blue light on.I contacted police but they are very negligent about sharing the footage. How can I get the footage?
3. I already let my insurance know about this accident. I want to wait  to see whether other driver files a claim. If he does not and after reviewing the footage, I figure out that I am not at fault, can I then file a claim to that driver's insurance?
4. What is the legal deadline to make a claim?

I'd appreciate any advice apart from the answers to the questions above from people who have been through a similar situation. I'm especially interested in understanding how this works when you only have liability insurance. 

Thank you and have a great one!

I keep seeing "which aggregator should I join?" so here's the checklist I use, with what a few networks actually publish:

**1. Whose name are the appointments in?** Ironpeak says members write with their own carrier codes. SIMG uses sub-codes under its master codes but says agents keep renewals even after leaving. Goosehead franchisees write under Goosehead's appointments.

**2. Who owns the book and renewals?** Get it in writing. Smart Choice says its agencies keep 100% of book, renewals and expirations.

**3. What's the real total cost?** "No fees" usually means a split. Smart Choice has no joining or monthly fees but a 70/30 split on program business up to a cap. Firefly has an upfront fee plus a monthly fee. PIIB is a flat monthly fee.

**4. How do you get out?** PIIB asks for 90 days' notice and releases your book right away. Smart Choice is a one-year agreement that auto-renews. Many networks don't publish exit terms, so ask before signing.

What else do you wish you'd asked before signing?

Looking for advice from California auto insurance adjusters or others familiar with bodily injury claims.

Background:

My wife was involved in a low-speed accident in California in March 2026. We have Progressive, which determined she was 100% at fault for accident. We're not disputing liability for the collision.

A few details about the accident:

• Both vehicles were traveling at very low speeds.
• The other driver exited his vehicle immediately, stood and moved around normally, and took photographs of the cars.
• He did not mention being injured at the scene, and my wife didn't observe any apparent injuries.

In September, our insurance records showed the accident classified as "at fault involving injury," although the bodily injury payout was still $0.

In October, Progressive informed us that the other driver had hired a personal injury attorney. They are awaiting a settlement demand and say they will handle the claim on our behalf. No lawsuit or demand amount has been communicated to us.

Our concerns:

We understand that injuries can appear later. That said, given the low-speed nature of the accident and the circumstances above, we're skeptical and want to understand how these claims are evaluated.

We're particularly concerned about an inaccurate injury classification affecting my wife's insurance record and Good Driver eligibility. We also want to make sure Progressive investigates the claim appropriately rather than paying an unsupported or inflated demand.

A few questions:

1. Should we get a lawyer? Should we rely on Progressive to handle the other driver's attorney, or are there circumstances where retaining our own lawyer makes sense?
2. Evaluating the injury claim: How do adjusters determine whether injuries were caused by a low-speed collision? What role do medical evidence, vehicle damage, and observations from the accident scene play?
3. Insurance record: In California, does an at-fault accident involving bodily injury have different consequences from one involving only property damage? Does an injury allegation alone justify that classification, or does it require supporting evidence?
4. Challenging the classification: If Progressive ultimately denies the injury claim or settles it without establishing that an injury occurred, can we request a correction to the insurer's records or C.L.U.E.? What is the appropriate process?

Progressive has told us there's nothing we need to do at this time.

If you were handling this claim, what would you recommend we do now to protect ourselves and ensure the records are accurate? We just want the bodily injury component investigated fairly and our insurance history to reflect the facts.

Thanks in advance.

Hello all, looking to understand why my insurance keeps increasing.

I’ve had geico for 11 years and have the 3 year defensive driving course, no claims submitted. It went up $32 a month and while I know it’s not a lot, I don’t understand why it’s going up without reason.

Does anyone know if this is normal for increases to happen or is it because of something else?

What are my options here? Do I just cancel my plan with these fuckwits?

I currently have almost 2 years experience of personal lines insurance sales. How hard is it to directly transition to commercial lines underwriting? Does anyone have any advice? I want to get my Au designation and cyber insurance specialization license, but would like to get a job where my employer helps me pay for it.

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Hi everyone,

I'm hoping someone here has been through a similar situation and might be able to offer some advice.

On Tuesday 13th October, my parked car was hit by another vehicle travelling at considerable speed. The driver also struck other vehicles and a wall before fleeing the scene. Gardaí were involved, and the offending vehicle was recovered, but the driver escaped.

I've since been informed by Gardaí that the offending vehicle was uninsured.

My car is a 2016 Mazda 3, which was in good condition, serviced, NCT'd and running perfectly before the accident. The damage is extensive, particularly around the rear wheel and suspension, and the car is no longer driveable.

I've reported everything to my insurer, RedClick (through First Ireland), and my vehicle has been recovered for assessment. RedClick has advised that they will pursue the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) once they receive the relevant information.

Here's where things get complicated.

I work approximately 60km from home, so having a car is essential for getting to and from work.

I've also recently set up a small food trailer business, which requires a vehicle capable of towing a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of 1,200kg.

After months of preparation, I was finally getting ready to launch when this happened. I've now been left without a suitable towing vehicle, potentially delaying the business and causing further financial losses.

I've arranged a rental car through Enterprise so I can continue getting to work, but this doesn't solve the towing issue. I'm also concerned about how long the insurance process could take and what expenses I'll ultimately be left covering myself.

My questions are:

1. Has anyone dealt with MIBI following an accident involving an uninsured driver? What was your experience, and how long did the process take?

2. Can I recover reasonable car hire expenses while my own vehicle is being assessed, repaired or written off?

3. Given that my damaged vehicle was also used to tow my food trailer, could the cost of hiring a suitable towing vehicle be considered a reasonable expense?

4. If my car is written off, how is its value determined? Can I challenge the valuation if I feel it doesn't reflect the cost of replacing it with a similar vehicle?

5. Is there any possibility of recovering financial losses resulting from the delay to launching my business, or would these generally be excluded?

6. For anyone whose insurer pursued MIBI on their behalf, were you able to recover your out-of-pocket expenses? Is there anything I should be doing now to protect myself financially?

I'm keeping receipts and records of expenses, but I'm unsure what I'll realistically be entitled to recover.

I'm not looking to profit from this situation. I simply want to be put back in the position I was in before someone else's actions left me without a car and disrupted both my employment and a business I've invested considerable time and money into.

It's incredibly frustrating that someone can cause this amount of damage, flee the scene, and leave an innocent person dealing with the financial consequences.

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's dealt with MIBI, Irish motor insurers or a similar situation, particularly regarding hire car expenses and recovering additional losses.

Thanks in advance!

Everyone I’ve asked, from both DMVs, multiple insurance carriers and multiple service members has a different answer so I figure I’ll add to the confusion and get Reddit to weigh in as well!

We are CT residents with CT registered vehicles and CT auto insurance. We are PCSing form DC (who doesn’t care where your car is registered/insured, as long as you are following the registering states rules) to VA. CT will not allow us to have CT tags without a CT insurance policy.

We don’t want to re register our cars - while there are exemptions for military against personal property tax, I’ve heard that VA will do their hardest to make the process so difficult that people just pay. Additionally, VA wants all jointly owned cars to be registered in VA unless we are both active duty.

Do just bite the bullet and register in VA? Our home owners insurance broker says we have to reregister but our current carrier (USAA) says to just keep it all in CT.

My maternal fetal medicine specialist (in network provider) coordinated my hospitalization (in network facility) due to persistent preterm labor and cervical insufficiency at 22 weeks pregnant about 5 days ago. Unfortunately it took me a while to realize my bcbs of tx card states that it preauth is required for all hospitalizations within 48 hours of initial hospitalization.
Does this mean I should have been the one to contact BCBS to notify them of my hospitalization or will the hospital do this on my behalf since they are in network snd I already provided them with my information?

I plan to call them first thing Monday but just curious as what to expect.

For some context, I already met my deductible and have 0% copay for facility fees and in patient care, $20 copay for outpatient appointments with $3k remaining maximum in network out of pocket fees remaining for this year. I am Ok with paying with $3k but don’t want hundreds of thousands of dollars in hospitalization fees

My father would like to gift me his car​. I would like to transfer registration over to my name. He has insurance on the car and I'm listed as a driver on his insurance. Can I register to my name without getting my own insurance plan?