Auto insurers raise deductibles after claims with little transparency
A long-time State Farm customer with no major prior claims saw their comprehensive deductible jump from $0 to $1,000 at renewal shortly after two minor glass-damage claims, with no clear explanation tying the increase to those claims. This reflects a broader pattern where insurers adjust policy terms post-claim in ways customers find opaque and punitive.
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