Insurer Admits Cancellation Error But Refuses to Backdate Coverage
A policyholder had their auto insurance cancelled in error despite providing all requested information, and while the insurer acknowledged the mistake, it refused to backdate the policy to restore continuous coverage. This leaves the customer exposed to a coverage gap caused entirely by the companys own processing error.
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