Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 | 2 a.m.
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Twenty-plus years with my auto/home insurance came to an abrupt end when, at renewal, the auto premium was increased by 42 percent from the previous six-month premium. The home insurance on my condo is on a yearly premium.
My initial contact with the agent found the agent surprised as well and explained that research would be done as to why the gigantic increase. I made a follow-up call two days later and was told by the same agent that premiums in Nevada increased due to poor driver performance by Nevadans.
What??
I inquired if there was anything I could do. It was suggested that I could take a safe driving course (for $25) and/or opt to bundle life insurance (I’m 76) into my policy I could save $10 per month.
Wow, spend money to save money. That doesn’t compute.
Other insurance companies advertise one can save $600 or more per year for auto by choosing their company.
I had my doubts, but guess what! I changed companies and will have more than $600 per year savings that includes both auto and home. Buyer beware.
