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topspin43
Contributor ⭐⭐
March 21, 2023

Hartford AARP Rate increase...

  • March 21, 2023
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31% over last year. ($800)

 

No tickets or accidents. Perfect credit.

 

Disappointed in Hartford and the AARP. 

 

Enough said.

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      GailL1
      GailL1
      Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
      March 21, 2023

      But it isn’t just you -  Those other cars on the road have gotten a lot more expensive.  Steer clear of those expensive ones.  😉

      Age is another factor that they use in ratings - just like the young when we hit a milestone, premiums go up because stats show that we are more accident prone after a certain age ( I think there is a big up at 70) - you know, reflexes and all that.

      IT‘S ALWAYS SOMETHING . . . . .. . . . Roseanne Roseannadanna
      Tempest332
      Tempest332
      Community Champion ⭐
      March 27, 2023

      Yes, it's not only the vehicle you are driving, but the cost of the vehicles you are sharing the road with. 

       

      Apparently there is always something that kept my rates going up, they have NEVER dropped in my lifetime.  I guess unfortunately you have to switch companies every 5 or so years now, even if you have no tickets or accidents or drive less, as my vehicles age & become worthless on the market.     

      Tempest332
      Tempest332
      Community Champion ⭐
      March 28, 2023

      Initially Hartford asked if I had a smart phone, I  told them no, they stated I could get a discount for having on & downloading an "app", I told them I should be getting a discount for not having on as they are the ultimate distraction & cause inattentiveness.

       

      New car replacement, I have never has a new vehicle, my vehicles are now 8 & 22 years old, recently in this recession the cost of used vehicles has skyrocketed. 

       

      You know if you do have an accident, your rates will increase.  I have never had my auto rates decrease EVER, though when my girlfriend had moved in with me in 2003, (she was 10 years younger), when she put me on her vehicles her rates dropped by $25/month. 

       

      BTW  my Hartford Homeowners insurance also increased right along with the auto, welcome to seemingly endless inflation. 

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      Nemesis666
      Contributor ⭐
      January 23, 2024

      I have experienced this same problem. I left GEICO after over 40years because they almost doubled my rates. I called the Hartford and was quoted (for 2 cars, a 2011 & 2013) $368/6mo. This was  a bit over half of GEICO. I was told "we almost never raise prices" at the time, but my next renewal was $449, then $477 and my most recent quote is $652! Thats a 36% increase. In looking around that appears to be a decent rate comparatively but AARP should not have a partner that is hitting their retirement communities with inflamatory costs. I have had no accidents, no tickets, and I drive less than 5K miles a year.

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        LWEnjoylife
        Contributor ⭐
        April 18, 2024

        Hartford mobile app is terrible to use.  Rate went up over $200 in a year-no accidents, tickets, low driving miles, good credit, and a car 11 years old.  Very disappointed in Hartford and AARP.  

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          SherryS133816
          Contributor ⭐
          July 23, 2024

          AARP needs to step up and involve themselves in this issue.  They are partnered with the Hartford on auto and home insurance -- they are the recommended insurer from AARP.  Instead of having silly games and other stuff up on the website, where is the article addressing this issue of a huge price increase that is affecting all of us who pay AARP via an annual fee to look out for our interests? 

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