Insurer Drafts Autopay Early Despite Confirmed Date, Triggering Fees
A policyholder found that Allstate withdraws premium payments a day before the date stated on its own confirmation letter, causing an insufficient-funds fee. The customer suspects this is a systemic practice affecting other policyholders who do not notice the discrepancy.
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