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21st Century Insurance sells auto insurance that comes with free roadside assistance. It provides direct policy services only in California, but its coverage is also available in other states through its parent company, Farmers Insurance. 21st Century offers 24/7 claims service and several discounts.
- 24/7 claims service
- Backed by Farmers Insurance
- Free 24/7 roadside assistance
- No online cancellation
- Available only in California
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Reviewed June 1, 2018
We have 21st Century Insurance after shopping around. They were the best fit for us although premiums and deductions are way too high. I like their customer service reps who know their job and do it well, and courteously, give great rates and have different options for payment and give you a choice as to what time of the month you want to pay. But I do not like it when a company says, "We will give you a replacement car" but the fine print says your car has to be a year old with low miles on it. No one reads the fine print so the rep. should make all options plain and clear to the buyer. I'm not a fan of insurance companies because I see them as robbers. They are big business.
Reviewed May 25, 2018
21st Century Insurance was the best in California! The claim was many years ago, but the company was very quick to get an appraiser out to look at my vehicle, and quick with payment for damages. Also when I lived there the rates were great; not so much when I moved to OH. Then they stopped covering OH altogether.
Reviewed May 18, 2018
I was hit from the side and damage to my right wheel well, bumper and right front door is obvious. The other driver admitted immediately it was his fault. He pulled out from a parked position and hit me as I was passing. After speaking to both companies' adjuster, my adjuster for 21ST CENTURY cannot, and will not make a phone call to the ALLSTATE agent refuting their claim that I was 20% at fault. I sent my adjuster the pictures taken at the scene, still no assistance. She claims because I do not carry "full coverage" on my car, that they can not help. So why do I pay those monthly premiums if they don't advocate (at least a phone call!) for their clients? Not my 1st complaint about this unethical company!
They also refused to advocate for me when I needed a rental when another car of mine was accordioned from the rear. I was stuck with a $1900.00 out of pocket bill because they would not negotiate with the other insurer. They are great at keeping you on track with paying your premiums, but don't ever need their assistance. I will now have to hire a lawyer to get my car fixed 100%. I will be looking for an insurance co that is ethical, and responsible. (Am I dreaming?)
Reviewed May 14, 2018
Yes the process to borrow went quickly but if you have something come up that your payment won't be "on or before" the due date be prepared to be intimidated or even threatened by a supervisor. I have had to call twice and both times have me afraid to answer the phone if they call.
Reviewed April 2, 2018
I just had the best validation of my decision to leave 21st Century Auto insurance. I'm moving, I needed to add insurance and found a better deal on several policies than what I had with this company. I've been with them for over (way over) 10 years. When logging in to my account, I found no way to cancel online, so elected to use "Live Chat." The initial screen said I was #6 in the queue and would wait an estimated 48 seconds for help. I sat for 50 minutes and watched as I moved up to #1 in the queue. Then I was # 2, then #1. After almost an hour, the screen showed "Request canceled. No agents are available."
After this wait, I made a phone call and was abandoned during a transfer. A call to another number got me to a live agent who told me I could cancel the policy, but there would be a $50 charge. I asked for the fee to be waived based on the hour of wasted time online, but he was unable to do so and justified the failure of the online chat by telling me, "It's Monday. We're busy on Mondays." I suggested if this is a true they should get more help on Mondays and asked for a supervisor. Two levels of supervisors later made it clear that the fee wouldn't be waived. My only apparent option is online reviews and word of mouth.
I was treated rudely at every step and was inconvenienced by incompetence and the fact that I was requesting to cancel. Although, I suspect there's no law, contract, or policy violation, companies like this that lack the integrity to honor customers requests to mitigate time wasted due to incompetent management shouldn't be on anyone's list of businesses to spend your money on. If you're considering 21st Century for any service. Think twice. You've been warned.
Reviewed March 14, 2018
I have been a customer with 21st Century for over 5 yrs. On March 1st I decided to go with a different company because they could give me a better deal. At 53 yrs old I have switched insurance a number of times. To my surprise, upon canceling my policy, they were extremely snotty and told me they were keeping $50 cancellation fee (Never had that happen before. Every other company I have ever been with, automatically refunds your unused portion of your policy). Not them. They said they were only giving me back $29. Well didn't receive anything and after two weeks I called to ask why? Again I was greeted coldly and I was told they were charging me the $50, and my balance means I owe them $29. I am in shock. $50 doesn't sound like much, but I am a widow on a limited income with a special needs child. Every dollar counts.
And on top of this, to be treated so rudely after all the years I was a loyal customer and gave them my money (I have a pristine driving history) what a slap in the face. They are a greedy nasty company and after reading the many much more underhanded things they have pulled on all of these people, I would warn everyone to stay far away from them. There are much better and nicer companies who actually appreciate your business, think of you as a human being and treat you that way. Don't let this company fool you. They are out for your money and don't care about trampling you when you are no longer their money tree.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2017
My car got rear ended and automatically had multiple problems, including oil leak, electronic, transmission, tires. 21st Century paid for the damage to the bumper and said other damage didn't come from accident. Who is protecting the consumer in this case. There are numerous complaints about 21st Century. They recently stopped offering their auto insurance in my state and transferred the policies to another Farmers company called Bristol West Insurance... a 1.5 star rated insurance company. I wouldn't use either of these companies and have totally lost respect for Farmers and 21st Century.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2017
They are on the ball with all aspects of my coverage. I have been a long time customer, and have had 2 accidents, not my fault, which the company handled beginning to end. They were very prompt in addressing all of my personal questions and handling the claim. They paid me top dollar on my vehicle, which was a total loss, and even followed up with me once claim was closed, just to see how I was doing and feeling. How cool is that?!
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
I was added to my father's existing policy. He was elderly, I had to double check rates to make sure the price was fair... FAIR?? VERY FAIR! I had one fender bender and there was accident forgiveness and one subsequent accident all without a hitch. Filing a claim was done for me by a relative and had quick, pleasant customer service.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
I dropped my car keys down a storm drain. Call for roadside assistance while me and my son sat outside of our vehicle for three hours. Three hours. Yes three hours. Not even exaggerating. I eventually gave up on waiting for them and went home then they said that the service provider showed up and I refused the service because I wasn’t there well of course I wasn’t. It was now midnight and I’m not going to wait any longer. I walked home. I still was charged for the service as if I refused it. Why would any insurance company leave a single mom and their child outside for 3 hours at night time waiting for help? Definitely not an insurance company I will be keeping much longer.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017
This company is always quick to respond and has always been easy to deal with. Their agents always are helpful and knowledgeable and seem to be there for the customer too. Whether it’s to see if they can help ease the cost of the policy, or to help you through an accident. They even lowered my monthly bill considerably when I told them how little I actually drove my car. The agent asked how many miles I had on the car, and calculated that my insurance should be about $300.00 a year less.
I was also involved in a car crash when another vehicle, ran a red light and smashed into us. Everyone was safe thank God, however, my car was totaled. My insurance company had an agent out the next day. He said he could open a claim, and give us an estimate of what they would pay for the totaled car. I was quoted a fair price, and eventually went with my insurance, instead of the at fault driver’s. The other driver's insurance company wanted to start at a very low price and haggle over the final settlement. I eventually called 21st Century back and said I wanted them to handle the case. I received a check in less than a week.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2017
I spoke with them 6/20/17 after thunders storm shorted out my unit. They sent a company named Chesapeake to view damages. The estimate was $5000 for new unit because of damage. 8/23/17 still no A/C. Chesapeake said they could fix it for $500. Ok. No response from Chesapeake or 21st Century. Can't speak to managers or anyone except Joel ** and he is a smart mouth representative! I have correspondence via email stating costs and claim denied because of surged wires.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017
My Insurance premium has doubled and I have all dismissed tickets and one that is a non moving violation and this fraudulent company increased my premium completely disregarding the dismissals and non moving violation. I highly suggest not using 21st Century. I will be seeking counsel tomorrow to sue for illegal and unethical business practice.
Reviewed July 6, 2017
I have had this insurance co. (21st Century ), for almost 5 years. The whole time I've had a car loan, and have the required full coverage. I have NEVER asked for help in any way from my auto insurance Co. Today I called their 800 number for roadside assistance, because my car would not start. I am a single mother of a special needs child, and my vehicle is extremely important to my daughter's safety and livelihood.
I called at 9:00 A.M. and was told the agent would call me back with the tow information. 45 minutes later I did not hear from her and so I called her back and was told I would have to WAIT an ADDITIONAL HOUR for service, AND it would COST ME MONEY! After an hour and a half, with no tow truck in sight, I again called back. The man I spoke to was very nice, he told me that my request had never been put through!!! He apologized profusely, but informed me that I would have to wait an additional hour!!
I stated my dissatisfaction, and that I felt that I should NOT have to pay any money, considering the extremely POOR customer service I had received. He insisted that I would have to pay. Therefore, I cancelled my request for service. I have NEVER requested service before, I have NEVER been treated so badly, and I will NEVER ask for help from 21st Century again! I called Triple A and received IMMEDIATE service. The POOR customer service is disgusting! AND I am considering switching insurance companies because of this!
Reviewed June 13, 2017
I first obtained auto insurance with 21st Century in 2011. After 5 years, 3 teenagers and an additional 3 autos added to the policy, my 6 month premium went from $823.55 to $2353.72! My stepson had an at-fault accident, and was then immediately removed from our policy as he started driving a car of his mother's. Six months passed and my youngest daughter got her license. They told me when I had added my stepson that boys always cost more than girls. But here I am, looking for new insurance because they stopped offering in the state of MO, and realize they show that accident on my daughter's record now (when she didn't even have a license yet).
After 3-4 hours on the phone with 7-10 different people, I still don't have this resolved. They also now say that I have not been overcharged for the accident showing on my daughter's record because since she has less than 3 years driving experience, they rate her as having had an accident, whether she has or not. So they're saying there is no difference in rates for teenagers regardless of driving history or gender. Quite the opposite of what they told me in the past, when my stepson had a higher rate for being a boy, and then for causing an accident. I can't even explain the frustration after 2 days of dealing with them. The highest rate at the end of using their insurance is now that we're down to 1 teenager and 1 less vehicle on the policy. And yet the rate is at the highest it's ever been. Shame on Farmers for owning such a shady company!
Reviewed May 21, 2017
21st Century has a smooth professional claims process. Called the claims department, they took down the information and dealt with the other party. It was seamless.
Reviewed May 15, 2017
I had a towing bill claim and it was a bit difficult to get them to understand that they owed payment of the bill both under the complimentary free $70 towing coverage and the additional $70 coverage for which I paid a premium. They no longer offer the complimentary free coverage. But this is very reasonable coverage for someone with an excellent driving record.
Reviewed April 23, 2017
Last year when our auto insurance came up for renewal, 21st Century Insurance informed me that our auto insurance with them would be cancelled on the renewal date and that they would no longer be writing auto insurance in South Carolina. I had been with 21st Century for over 5 years. I then had to shop for new auto insurance only to find that what we were paying to 21st Century would more than double with other companies. Have had no accidents or claims in the past 5 years, but yet we are having to pay double to insure our vehicles. Both vehicles are getting older and we are older drivers. What a rip off!
Just received our homeowner's renewal policy through 21st Century insurance. The rate on our homeowners insurance has gone up $81.00 for the year. The increase was because we no longer have our vehicles insured through them. Let see now, they cancelled our auto insurance because they were no longer writing insurance in South Carolina, yet we have to pay an additional $81.00 a year for homeowners insurance because we lost the multicar discount and auto/homeowner combined discount. This is fraudulent and unethical. These insurance companies NEED to be audited and regulated for this type of activity. This has all gotten out of hand!
Reviewed April 15, 2017
After 10 years of being with 21st, I forgot to pay my insurance one month! Realized my mistake the very next month, but it was too late! 10 years of giving them money. No accidents! No tickets! Miss one flipping payment, and it's up yours, go somewhere else! I didn't tell them the only thing I could think of why I must have forgot to pay my March 2017 premium was March 10, 2017 my best friend's sister was murder! Not an excuse, but for someone like me who is never late paying my bills, her murder was all I could think of why I forgot! Well UP 21st you know what! Money grubbing bastards!
Reviewed April 3, 2017
My son's new car was sideswiped about three months after he bought it. The other driver was found 100% at fault. We ran the claim through our insurance company (21st Century-Farmers) and after rather long delays, the repairs estimates were approved and the work completed. Part of the repair was to replace a "Stealth Wrap" that we had done. The estimate was submitted and approved by our 21st Century adjuster and the work completed to the tune of $4,000. Our adjuster told the installer of the wrap that the check was on the way. Several weeks later he called to say he still hadn't received the check and was getting worried.
Shortly after that a new person from 21st Century called me to say that our policy had a $1,000 limit on aftermarket parts and that's all they would cover. I reminded him that it was the fault of the other driver and that driver's insurance should be covering 100% of whatever it took to get my son's car back to new condition. He said they would be holding us to our policy limit. I then also explained that his adjuster had approved the repair and that if the wrap had not been on the car, they would have had to pay for the entire right side to be repainted, certainly costing more than the $4,000 wrap. He said he'd see what they could do. Of course we just received a check for the $1,000 made out to the at fault driver. Talk about a cluster **. Needless to say that after many years of having as many as six autos insured by 21st Century, they have just lost our business.
Reviewed March 12, 2017
I have been long time customer with 21st Century Insurance. They just raised my premium based on a fraudulent insurance claim. I do not have any tickets or accidents in my record for 31 years ever since I have been driving & over 20 years with 21st Century. I have been lucky enough to have NEVER even needed a TOW or ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. As you know when a kid gets of driving age they must be added the policy. My daughter lets someone drive her vehicle & the driver hit a DOUBLE PARKED car with NO ONE in the car. The man heard the bang and runs back outside.
He LIED and said he was in the vehicle when it was hit. But does not call an ambulance at the scene. He calls his daughter for a ride home. He goes to the doctor sometime later and keeps going to the doctor, submits the doctor bill and a FRAUD claim and 21st Century pays this man 70,000. False Insurance claims is a CRIME. It is not to make extra income! THE MAN WAS NOT IN THE CAR WHEN IT WAS HIT. HIS OWN INSURANCE COMPANY DID NOT BELIEVE HIM AND DENIED HIS CLAIM BUT 21st Century settles the fraud claim for 70,000 UNBELIEVABLE!!! I did not know it was this easy to commit insurance fraud!!
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2017
I have been long time Customer with 21st Century Insurance. My renewal come for next 6 month and they raised. I don't any ticket or accidents in my record for 15 years even good Credit. I use to pay automatic every 6 month in full. I called and she told me I had two roadside assistance and someone in claim department entered as accident. She said call claim department and correct, I did called claim department they said "You only had two roadside assistance not a accident." Final they told me "we don't know why you premium is raised but someone will contact to you in 48 hours." Week later I get same Bill in the mail. Finally I went online and shop around and found good deal.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2017
I'm dumping this ** insurance company. I will not and do not recommend them to anyone. My vehicle was scratched thus is being investigated. Requesting my ssn# for any credit issues and a bunch of other crappie. 21st Century can go to hell. Will not longer be a customer after your time-consuming investigation. Have fun **. My credit is good.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2017
When I originally signed on with 21st Century Insurance almost 2 years ago I was paying about 2/3 of my present premium, approximately $700.00 for 6 months. My bill in 2016 was $885.00 for 6 months. I just opened my bill for 2017 and it’s $1042 for 6 months and increase of almost 18% in 6 months... 18%! My pay doesn't go up that fast!! I have no tickets, no accidents and a perfect driving record and yet I'm paying an 18% increase for "6" months. This is called gouging or ** and pillage! Their profit was in the billions of dollars in 2015 and 2016.
When I phoned them I was told they paid out more than they had anticipated. Let’s see. More people in general are driving than ever before and $20,000,000,000.00 isn't enough net profit for them!! I'm now shopping. I have no issue with the company except they are out of control with their rate increases, 18% in 6 months!!! Perhaps I just don't make so much money that it shouldn't matter, but it does! I don’t like being taken advantage of or having my money stolen from me.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2016
Lowest rates of all insurers investigated. I've had only one problem with 21st Century in six years when they attempted to raise my premium for no good reason. Otherwise they've been fair and easy to work with.

Reviewed Nov. 3, 2016
I was merely attempting to change the start date of my policy from a Saturday to the proceeding Friday. After 52 minutes on the phone, I was told that the representative had never seen this "error" message before and would need a supervisor... to change a start date? She was less than helpful. I asked for a supervisor and thrown back on hold again. Then 10 minutes later, was told I was waiting for one. I finally had to leave a callback number - problem was not solved - and I wasted over an hour for a simple, simple request. With claims they are better - hence the two stars but rest assured I will be changing companies this week.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2016
I was involved in a minor crash. While sitting at stop light, my car was rear-ended. The driver who hit me was insured and never challenged the fact she was at fault. The accident was reported to both our insurance carriers and her company paid for the damages because the other driver was 100% at fault... 21st Century raised my rates ANYWAY by nearly 40%!
When I pointed this out to them, they said it was a clerical error, but when I got my next banking statement, I saw they STILL had not corrected the "clerical error." This is the reason I do not like having them take the money directly from my account; if I had not noticed, they would have overcharged me by 40% FOREVER! IT took MANY, MANY calls to get this taken care of and it was completely ridiculous. Not ONCE did anybody at 21st Century apologize to me for all the hassle they caused.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2016
I had an encounter with a pedestrian who claimed that he was hit in the leg and lost 3 days of work. Initially, at the accident site, he said his daughter might have been hurt and he never said anything about himself being hit. If he was really hit, then he would have complained that I hit him at the accident site. But the fact that he changed his story tells me that he lied. However, the insurance adjuster for 21st Century settled the claim less than a week in favor of the pedestrian because she said that is better than going to court. I was willing to go to court. After that my premium went up. I reduced my coverage to lessen my premium. Now my coverage is just the minimum required by law. However I was told recently that the entire California just had a premium increase so my premium will increase again.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2016
I hit a deer which is clearly not my fault and 21st Century even told me that it was not my fault. But yet they have it listed on their records as being my fault and so nicely cancelled my ** ins! So now when I try to get ins with another co, they either will not insure me or they want 400 a month! 21st Century is a ** ins co.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2016
I got into a car accident on my way home from work due to black ice and ran over a church sign when I slid off the road. So I call after my accident to find out they conveniently canceled my policy the day before. I have no way to prove it was done after my car accident. Now my license is revoked.The church whose sign I hit wants 2500 dollars for the damage to their sign. They want 1,000 down and 300 a month until it's paid off. This is the worst possible insurance to have. If I would have went with State Farm or any other insurance company I wouldn't have to worry about this. This company is unethical and needs to be investigated.
Reviewed July 27, 2016
They hound you with too much paperwork after you have completed paying the premium in full! I had something to do each month with them threatening to cancel me for non-payment of policy! I did everything they asked for within the timeframe they requested. They still cancelled me. They wanted more money, in which I disagreed with. And could not get any representative to see my point of why I should not be owing the additional charges. I called before the due date of when these fees were due and I had her on the phone and asked her to hold on one second while I pleaded with her not to hang up. Steer clear of these guys!! Terrible customer service!!! And she hangs up!!!
Reviewed July 23, 2016
After years of being a customer and I underline customer they cancelled my policy for a glitch in the system using the automatic payment system. They can not even give you a call or anything about the cancellation. They are stuck in their computer world and can not even call their long-time customer. So I got this notice after the canceled date and I called and they said this can not be reinstated because the credit card number that I changed few months ago of a hack confirmed by Capital One.
So let's review. I was hacked, 21st Century canceled, got notice after the date. I called to get this straightened out. They said can not be reinstated because of the credit card number. No phone call at all or certified letter about credit card number or anything. Also I had called previously a month ago or so to get a better rate and they snubbed me. Now the kicker. I got in touch with another company and got 200 dollars off from what 21st was charging me! And told them what happened and they said they should have called or something especially a long time customer! 21st Century should be arrested for how they treated a long time customer causing me aggravation.
Reviewed July 15, 2016
A 23 year old male uber driver hit me in my car IN MY PRIVATE HOME DRIVEWAY while speeding into my driveway to flip a U-turn. Not only was the claims adjuster, Craig **, not helpful, he didn't answer my questions why he ruled against me until our most recent phone call. In fact, he gave me NO useful help other than this at all. I asked him REPEATEDLY for help regarding how I start the appeal process and all he would tell me is that the claim had been referred to another adjuster who would, sometimes, contact me. I made it clear I wanted information on appealing his unjust decision OUTSIDE 21st Century Insurance but he refused to answer and give me any information.
I am now looking for an attorney who will help me through an independent, fair and impartial appeal process since 21st Century's Craig was not only not helpful, he tried to foreclose my getting any REAL independent help. He also neglected to answer my questions about an Insurance Commissioner and Insurance Claims review board, etc, claiming he knew nothing. The only thing he was good at was at being a complete obstacle to the fair resolution of this claim.
After reading a number of reviews of 21st Century (after the accident occurred), I see that my experience is common with that company. In fact, reviews of 21st Century contain many sad stories of unjust claim verdicts followed up with jacking up premiums to as much as twice the previous rate - if this happens I will just go to another insurance company as I hadn't had any insurance claim since 1988 and I am not at fault in this recent one. The ENTIRE accident happened in my private driveway.
Craig was personally rude and shutting down of any information I tried to provide at almost every juncture - certainly well over 90% of it. He was a negative experience no one who is a customer of 21st Century Insurance should ever have to encounter. An adjuster who just makes up his own mind then attempts to force his decision down your throat while providing ZERO useful information, NO information WHICH HE WOULD HAVE in the course of his job, regarding outside 21st Century appeals.
All he did was say another 21st Century claims adjuster he gave me no information about would review my case. This is not fair and not good business practices, and in fact in violation of many consumer protection laws. I WILL fight this case outside the unfair practices of both Craig and by proxy 21st Century. Im certain consumer protection laws were violated with regard to how my case is being mishandled, and I will be getting them addressed from outside their company.
Reviewed June 8, 2016
I was hit by a car with this insurance. First, they do not call you, you have to follow-up with them like it is not enough hassle to have been in an accident already which wasn't your fault. Then they take a minimum of a week to do something and then you have to call again!! They also look for ways not to pay, they will inspect your car but after that you don't hear anything from them. Horrible experience. Now you don't only have to drive carefully but make sure you are always avoiding others hitting you otherwise you get in a mess with their insurances. I would never work or do any business with this company.
Reviewed May 28, 2016
I was treated to the most unprofessional bombast by a 21st Century claims representative. Basically this fraudulent company tries to settle claims by bullying, intimidation and withholding of information. Their insured bullied my daughter and refused to provide his insurance information. My insurance - Costco Ameriprise always excellent - had to chase him for over a month. He did not report to the DMV, did not attempt to contact his insurance or return our insurance agents call or contact us so.
Yet, Jason ** the Farmers Claims representative blames my daughter. Will not address his insured individual's lack of responsibility and lawfulness. ** also refused to address the legal requirement to file an accident report. Simply repeating and repeating he had two years. But the two years to file a claim has no relationship to the duty to report the accident. So this is a material obfuscation of facts.
If you have this insurance, switch as soon as you can. The lowest possible rating is earned by all posters. As I have the time, I will followed this all the way to court. Somehow I do not believe a judge or arbitrator will find the intentional bombastic obfuscation by agent or the insured, trustworthy. Not one little bit. Res ipsa loquitur by the actions of the insured and 21st Century/Farmers insurance company.
Reviewed May 14, 2016
Century21 does not stand by their clients. They are quick to pay out to scammers and then raise your rates. I had a very small accident. I was backing into my driveway and this idiot decides to go into my driveway that am backing into at the same time. Police estimated the cost of damage 20-40.00. They had a lawyer at the site of accident in less than 10 minutes. So they did on purpose (I say insurance scam). Century paid out because it would cost more to go to court than pay out. They said it was my fault and no they were not changing their mind. When I called to complain and immediately raised my premiums by 30%. First of all the accident was not my fault. Second they should have not paid out a scammer. Third raising my rates 30% over such a minor accident by their own standards 774.00 is ridiculous.
I never had an accident in 40 plus years I been driving. Been with them over 5 years. (Hey Century21 what's the use of having insurance if you can't use it) I already found insurance cheaper than what I was paying before it went up. DON'T GET THIS INSURANCE. You will pay for years but when you go to use it they are going to punish you!
Reviewed May 11, 2016
I currently have 21st Century Auto Insurance and my renewal was coming up so I started to shop around for a new insurance for two reasons: 1) Every renewal my insurance would go up and they could never explain why that was happening all they could it's was the area I live in even though I haven't had any accidents or tickets in over 10 years. 2) The other reason was I need to add my son and his car that he gets in June. I figured since I have been with them for awhile that maybe I could get a good deal. Nope, big mistake. They wanted to charge me almost $600 a month just to add my 18 year old son and another vehicle. I said no I will go with someone else since my insurance ends in less than 30 days.
I found a better insurance for a lower rate. I then called 21st Century to let them know I will not be renewing my policy with them. She said that fine let me cancel that and my policy will June 5. My last payment was already taken by 21st Century and she comes back to say that I will have a remaining balance of $300 and because my payment was already posted for this month that they would bill me.
I asked why am I being bill an extra $300 and they said because I added a driver and I said I didn't I asked for a quote. Her response was because he lives with me and has a valid driver license that's why he was added. And they are telling there's nothing that they can do change and that I have to pay an extra $300. I think this is most ridiculous crap I have ever heard. He doesn't use my car at all and now on my last month they want to pay this all because I asked for quote. If anyone knows how I get this taken off please let me know. Do not get 21st century insurance. They will not work you at all.
Reviewed May 5, 2016
About a month ago I got into a car accident and called my 21st Century Insurance immediately. They sent for a tow truck that would take (2 hours to get to me) so since I was paying out of pocket I cancelled and called a tow truck company that got to me in 45 min. The tow truck driver told me that the insurance had called a tow truck company that was 30 minutes away instead of in the city I was in!
THEN, I got to the auto shop that my insurance "helped" me find and it turned out to NOT be a body shop, so I had to find a shop to take my car while the driver waited. For two weeks my appraiser was not returning my calls after the initial contact. Three weeks in I got a call by another representative that was "still investigating". I ended up finding out the name and number of the appraiser on the opposite end of my accident and gave the information to my new appraiser to move things along. Pretty much I had to do everything. 21st century has been nothing but a waste of money and time.
Reviewed March 29, 2016
I am a 56-year-old female with no accidents or tickets. I am currently in Canada for a few months and my truck is located in Nevada on a driveway not being driven. I am keeping insurance on it because I am not sure when I will be back home driving it again. I have traveled the past 3 years and have been paying the same amount to keep it minimally insured. My insurance payment was sent to me and I noticed it went up 120.00 for 6 months and phoned to find out why. I was informed that my information is resubmitted every 6 months in Nevada and my credit affected the increase. I have not used a credit card in 3 years and my debit is used to only pay my insurance. He said I am now a risk because I do not use a credit card. I have been using this insurance company since I was 16 years old. I am cancelling my policy. They are absolutely horrible since they merged with the other company.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2016
Someone bump into me in the parking lot. Even tho we have a police report, 21st Century said they will pay for the girl's claims. They would not fight that, just to go to court. I ask my insurance for please before make a decision talk to the police and they told me no. Their decision would be based on the interview with each person and not with the police report or the police officer. So my claim will go up... GEICO was the other insurance and I heard they are pretty strong. So guess which insurance I am changing to? The insurance is supposed to fight for you and not just accept a claim..
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2016
This is a scam company! Will not do business with them ever again and will let all my friends and associates to do the same. They should not be in the business of providing Insurance. Do yourself a favor and go someone else. Their quote may look "pretty", but trust me you will end up paying a lot more as they hide their real fees and charge your account more without even asking your permission. Who does that??? Someone needs to pull their license so they stop ripping-off people. Scammers!!! Stay away from them!
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2016
I had a policy with 21st Century since 2010 and recently inquired if they offer additional coverage for someone who started delivering pizzas part time. I was told they do not and no matter what, if I were to get into an accident while working, my policy would not cover me whatsoever. My renewal for the new 6 months went through so I went to the website to print out the new docs and I find that my monthly payment has increased from $116 to $299 due to a new policy...
I called 21st right away and they said that because I let it be known to them that I was delivering pizzas, they had to adjust my policy to a business policy. I asked: first, why it mattered if I wouldn't be covered anyway and second, how can you just increase my policy without knowledge and consent? They were in no way remorseful and offered no apologies. I have cancelled my policy with them and still no apologies or anything, just "that's the way it is". So done with 21st!
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2016
I had an incident with a pedestrian who claimed he was injured although I think he is lying. He claimed to my insurance adjuster that I hit him in the leg. But on the accident site he claimed that it was his daughter that he had to take to the doctor to see if she was injured. He never complained about himself and in fact was calmly sipping a shake when I talked to him at the accident site. I apologized to him because I did make a mistake of starting my car although I am almost sure that I did not hit anyone. The daughter was the only one I saw on the ground and when I asked her if she was ok, she said she was. She wasn't even crying. I reported the incident to 21st century claims dept and she quickly resolved the matter (less than a week).
I guess she took the pedestrian's word against mine although if I was lying, I wouldn't have told her that I made a mistake. The pedestrian claimed he went to the doctor and wasn't able to work for 3 days. But there were inconsistencies in his statement. He claimed he was hit but he didn't say that to me at the accident site. He said it was his daughter that needed to be checked by the doctor. Instead he was the one who went to the doctor. Then he claimed he was hit in the leg or hip and that he didn't go to work for 3 days. For him not to be able to work for 3 days, it must have been at least a moderate injury. If that was the case, he should have been limping at the accident site but he wasn't. He was very calm and seemed to know what he was doing.
In fact, he threatened to contact an attorney. He offered to settle with me for $300. So he just wanted to make some money from the incident. But I didn't want to encourage such behavior so I refused. I was unhappy with the adjuster because she didn't seem to care about the inconsistencies and believed the pedestrian instead of me. And she resolved it quickly, I think less than a week. I don't even know if she did some investigation or looked at the doctor's report. She told me that the pedestrian was threatening to go to court. I bet she didn't want 21st century to pay for the expense. And then the company jacked up my insurance premium by $50+ when adjuster told me that they only paid less than $1000 for the claim.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2016
I had been a customer with GEICO for many years and received a quote while shopping around for 21st century which offered better coverage at a lower premium. So I set it up the way I normally do my bills which is Auto payment and all correspondence to be done electronically. I took a trip to Tennessee for a few weeks and lost a credit card while there. That happened to be the one that was connected to auto pay on my account. The only notification I received from 21st was by mail that my policy had been cancelled and that I owed $78 for the time beyond the expiration date they covered me for. I called right away, explained what happened and paid the amount due immediately and offered to provide them a letter from my bank showing my card had been stolen.
I thought that this would simply bring my account current given that it was an honest mistake and that I immediately paid it within two weeks of the policy due date right away upon finding out but it seems that they are not very understanding when things happen beyond our control. I was then informed that I needed to start an entirely new policy and the price quoted was $400 more per 6 months because of the charge denial as the card was inactive while they sent me a new one. They send me updates by SMS right to my phone and have multiple options to reach me yet did not bother to fix this as a courtesy before it became too late. They had only sent a renewal notice by email weeks before the card was stolen but nothing after until the new policy documents arrived for my electronic signature. A simple call to me would have given them a new CC number to use to automatically withdraw from each 6 months but no such luck.
Overall I think they are a good company but things like this just leave a bad taste in my mouth. Auto payments make sure my account was never late yet two weeks cost me $800. I understand that this is my fault for losing the card but I'm just disappointed that they did not give me any notice to fix it before it even became any issue. I also have the 21st Century app on my phone and it did not give me any alert of problem with payment. Just frustrating.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2015
It appears that folks here like 21st Century. 21st Century is a company that seemed nice enough until I had a claim to file. I had to do it online and got a call from a man in a "25 mile radius" named Bob. Bob was right to the point, that personal touch who gives that sort of "we're not going to pay unless you are smarter than me" kinda guff. I told him that I am not comfortable talking with him and asked him not to contact me anymore. He kept on calling and sending letters even when I contacted customer service. At this moment nothing has been done, and my policy has been cancelled. Not more to say. I wish the next guy or gal the best of luck. Get insurance unless you plan on using it.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2015
21st Century is the best auto insurance I've ever had. Lowest premium and excellent customer service. My only claim was for a cracked windshield which I phoned in at 5 PM on a Friday. Had approval for replacement quickly.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2015
For one thing, when calling it takes hours to reach anyone. They always seem to be in a meeting. I was told originally that I would be paying a higher rate because I had an accident on my record and it would drop off and my rate would go down in August. Then when my policy renewed, there was no change. I canceled, went back to American Family with more coverage and less money through them. 21st Century now says I owe them even though I cancelled before the next payment came due. They are part of the Farmer's Insurance Company and are giving Farmers a bad name as well.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2015
I had my first accident in my lifetime of driving that put me at fault because of CA laws even though I didn't actually cause it. My car cost less than 1000 to fix, of which I paid 500 for my deductible. My renewal went up more than double for 6 months. What good is having insurance if you get such high increases for a very minor damage fender bender? I definitely will be shopping elsewhere in the future. I was very happy with them for many years, but no more. I would expect some increase, but over 100% increase is outrageous, especially with no prior accidents. Won't recommend them to anyone again.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2015
21st Century is a auto insurance company that cares about their customer. They're always quick to getting all of your problems solve fast as your eyes can blink. They are always there when you need them the most. You can't lose with 21st Century. I was very impress with their customer service. They very helpful and knowledgeable to answer all of your questions securely and professionally.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2015
I have no problems with this insurance company. We have been able to resolve all our claims quickly and painlessly. Our rates did not jump up significantly after my husband hit a deer. The adjuster came out quickly and the pricing they gave us for our car was fair. I wish there was a way to have our payments split up instead of billed all at once, but that is a minor issue. One time they did lose our check, but we were able to call them and we got the issue resolved. Their website is easy to use and navigate. Overall, I would recommend this insurance to others.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2015
Easy to navigate through site. Find insurance to be expensive. Went up after 6 months for some reason. Roadside towing very helpful. Sometimes they send out emails that don't mean anything and confuse me because I think my insurance is going to be cancelled or something. I like that I had received a $50 visa card for using direct payment from my bank account that was neat.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2015
I liked them but they raised their rates too much. I never had to file a claim and thought I should have been rewarded for safe driving. I needed to save as much as I could on my insurance rates so I had no choice but to find another company that was as good but at a more affordable cost.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2015
I really like 21st century auto insurance. Their website was easy to use, very user friendly, and I was able to chat online with a customer service representative when I had a quick question. After signing up online I was able to print my insurance cards and my policy took effect that same night. Overall I've been very satisfied with their reasonable rates and great customer service.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2015
I love my insurance company. They have always been extremely helpful with me. I had a tree fall on my car a couple of years ago and they were very quick to help me out, although the body shop I picked was stupid and took forever. Every time I have had to go into the office about anything they are very friendly and always wanted to help me quick.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2015
I recommend 21st Century Insurance because of my 40 years of experience with them. They provide the quickest and smoothest in claims submitted. Their rates are very competitive and very possibly the lowest. The payment structure is quite comfortable. As one can see, I am very satisfied with them and that is why I have renewed my policy every year for 40 years.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2015
They are reasonable as far as premiums go but not great for service. I have never had a rep that I spoke to that left me feeling reassured. I leave feeling like I am an imposition and not llike I am important to them. I would like to have security to know I am not just another number.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2015
I had a policy with them on a Jeep wrangler that I have as a 3rd vehicle that NEVER gets driven on the road. I had insurance and plates put on after I was told I couldn't park in my driveway without it. So I have decided to sell it because I never use it and when I didn't renew my policy with them they reported me to the DMV for not having insurance and had my driver's license suspended. All because I'm not paying them $1100 a year for a car I don't drive.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2015
They have been amazing. I totaled my car and they made the process extremely easy and painless. There were four other cars involved and the insurance company took care of it all. There is very little wait time and I can speak to a representative quickly. The representatives are always so nice and sociable. Their roadside assistance is prompt and easy to use.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2015
We lived overseas for many years, upon moving back to the U.S. we bought two new cars. Our Banker recommended Century 21 for our insurance. We got that insurance in April 2012, never had a claim. In December of 2014, one of our credit cards was compromised and replaced, that is the card that our automatic renewal for this policy was charged to. I never changed the payment information on their website. In April of 2015, the policy came for renewal and of course, the payment was rejected. We received our new insurance ID cards on time and I actually thought everything was OK.
Last night I realized that we had not received our new ID cards. Logged on to the account and discovered that they had cancelled our insurance. IN APRIL!!! My fault, to a point, but they never contacted us about the issue, no letter, no call, no email. When I called them to have it reinstated, they refused to quote until I paid a $25 fee. I refused. I then called Farmers who carries our homeowners policy. They had us insured within 30 minutes at a rate less than I had with Century 21. Upshot is that they don't care enough about our business to contact us if there is a problem. So the answer is to take our business elsewhere...
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2015
Had to file a claim just recently and my auto insurance was there for me right away being very helpful. I am so grateful to 21st Century Insurance for the help they gave to me at the time of my need. Sent me a great claim adjuster who explained all my options!
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2015
When I was in an auto accident a few years ago they were very helpful. They reimbursed me for the rental almost immediately and the car was fixed promptly. Also, when they did the investigation and found out I wasn't at fault, my deductible payment was returned to me promptly upon completion of their investigation.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2015
21st Century Insurance is a company I'd recommend. Their prices are very reasonable. My last 3 cars have been insured with 21st and I plan on going nowhere else. The customer service is second to none. If I feel I have an issue with them, there is a slow wait time on their toll free number. The question is always answered satisfactorily. I've noticed since I've gotten older, the prices have gone down and that's a blessing for me as a senior. So they do look out for those who keep them in business. People and cars are their greatest assets and if they want to keep our business, they have to stay on top of the game. 21st Century Insurance does that quite well. We plan on getting another vehicle in early 2017 and guess what? 21st Century Insurance all the way.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015
I have always had good experience with them and they are always willing to help and get things done fast. I have a flat tire a while back and they had someone out there to help me within a hour. I love this company and would recommend it to anyone that loves to save money and have first-class service.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015
I have been with 21st Century for 5 years, and customer services was great, nice, going out of their way, but lately they doesn't care about the customer. All they care about how to collect money. I rent a car from Enterprise while my car at the body shop and ending I paid $567.00 from my pocket. The 21st Century paid just 7 days and I have to pay 23 days and when I asked to escalate it to the manager Eric. He was the worst customer services ever. He was keep talking to me about the agreement and ignored the mistake from his staff. For couple of hundred dollar, he didn't hesitate to please me as a customer for long time with 5 cars insured plus my family member too. Advice: when you talk to anyone of 21st Century, take names, times you talk, because that's why I have been punished (I didn't get the name of the person so I don't have any proof).
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015
I choose 21st Century because a friend recommended them to me. I had called several others and had not made up my mind yet. When I called 21st Century the lady that answered the phone was so polite and very helpful and explained all the different plans so I could understand. She helped me to choose the right plan that would fit my budget because I told her in the beginning that I was on a limited income. I do plan to up my coverage as soon as I pay off a credit card and I would recommend 21st Century to anyone. Thank you for letting me voice my opinion.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015
I got a quote on the internet comparing various companies with the best prices. I choose them because they have the lowest premiums. At first, I was being billed monthly through the mail, however they offered a further discount if I gave them my credit card number to be on file.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015
They stay in contact by mail and email with constant updates. There have been no issues in the 5 years I have dealt with them. I have never had a problem with them or ever filed a claim. You have the ability to go online to view updates and your current auto policy and make some changes online.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015
It's been good, only had one small claim. I changed my billing date and had no problems with that. The service has been very good when I have called in. They have helped me understand my auto insurance policy and the different coverage that are available thru Century 21. I would recommend Century 21 to anyone who desires a hassle free auto insurance experience... No problems.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
My husband and I have had 21st Century for many years without having had any tickets or accidents. We have never filed a claim, nor been late with a payment. My complaint is that the cost of our insurance coverage goes up each and every time our policy comes due. We pay every six months, and every time our payment is more than the time before. This is really bothersome.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2015
They are so rude and unprofessional. I am a few days late on my payment due to some problems I have been having and I called to let them know I would pay them half on Monday and the other half in 2 weeks . I will not be over my 30 days grace period and they harassed me on why I kept explaining myself and they were so rude and would not listen. And they threatened to foreclose on my place when I am not even 30 days late nor was I going to be. They have no respect and are the worst customer service ever including the supervisors. I am so upset. As soon as I can I am refinancing my loan with someone more professional.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2015
I have been with 21st century for 25 years, and customer services was great, nice, going out of their way, but lately they doesn't care about the customer. All they care about how to collect money. I rent a car from Enterprise while my car at the body shop and ending I paid $567.00 from my pocket. The 21st Century paid just 7 days and I have to pay 23 days and when I asked to escalate it to the manager Eric he was the worst customer services ever.
He was keep talking to me about the agreement and ignored the mistake from his staff. For couple of hundred dollar, he didn't hesitate to please me as a customer for long time with 5 cars insured plus my family member too. Advice: when you talk to anyone of 21st century, take names, times you talk, because that's why I have been punished (I didn't get the name of the person so I don't have any proof).
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2015
I had a policy with them on a Jeep wrangler that I have as a 3rd vehicle that NEVER gets driven on the road. I had insurance and plates put on after I was told I couldn't park in my driveway without it. So I have decided to sell it cause I never use it and when I didn't renew my policy with them they reported me to the dmv for not having insurance and had my driver's license suspended. All cause I'm not paying them $1100 a year for a car I don't drive.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2015
I have been with this insurance for a few years and 6 months our premiums go up! We called this last time and all they said was prices went up across the board, meaning for everyone, but never gave us notice or explanation to as why. I just now noticed I only have limited tort when I believed I had full tort. I never signed anything for it to be limited tort. After doing my own search, I now realize bodily injury doesn't cover yourself if you're injured and the accident isn't your fault. I also found out on my own that PA is a no fault state. I didn't understand why my policy showed this first party medical section for 5k. The only reason I found this out is because of a recent bad accident that totaled my car and put me in the hospital and THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT MY FAULT, from what I understand now I'm responsible for all my medical over 5k.
I just cannot believe this! I cry just thinking of it, I have to pay and go in debt and collections and bad credit reviews over something out of my control. Who in their right mind would accept 5k Max for medical? I would have never ever accepted that! Just my ambulance ride will be that! Why did this insurance company not mention any of this to me and explain it so I could make the right and best decision? I still have the package from Feb that has a form in it and says "if you select limited tort please sign and mail back". I didn't want limited tort.
And I knew nothing about PA's no fault and this first party medical thing. Cannot believe I'm going through all this! If only this insurance company would've been honest and had professional representatives that provided accurate and truthful information I wouldn't be here wondering what am I going to do now? Just so unreal. No insurance company should be allowed to misrepresent insurance like they did to me. I'm baffled, hurt, and depressed over all this now and it was out of my control and I wasn't even at fault.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2015
I insured two vehicles with 21st century for $115/month. I dropped one of the vehicles to save money, and they charged an ADDITIONAL $1000 PER YEAR!!! I absolutely could NOT BELIEVE THESE CRIMINALS!!! They told me that they charged me an ADDITIONAL one thousand dollars per year because I LOST A DISCOUNT. What kind of a discount loss DOUBLES THE PRICE OF YOUR POLICY? And my last question is, how in the world is this company legal? They absolutely need to be investigated and possibly subject to a class action lawsuit.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2015
My car was hit from behind by a woman who is covered with 21st Century Ins.. I know this asked that I be fair about my comments but there is no being fair when my car is towed without my consent and nobody seems to know who towed or where my car was towed to. I left to Arizona for a family emergency and asked them not pick my car up because I had valuable items in my car that were gonna be in my not running vehicle for 2 days max. I left message after message and NOBODY HAS RETURNED MY CALLS. I AM FURIOUS!!!
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2015
My daughter was in an accident that was deemed not her fault. A claim was placed the next day with 21st Century. It took 21st Century six days before they made first contact, another four before they came out to see the car and it has been twenty-one days and I am still trying to finalize their payment to me. Which won't happen for at least another five to seven days after I write this review (I'm hoping). Their auto salvage company tried to steal the car three times claiming I had made a deal and to turn over the title (said to garage personnel). NOT TRUE. 21st Century just didn't want to pay for storage. Not my fault they took so long to work through the process.
21st Century felt it necessary to remind me that I needed to be reasonable and responsible with costs even though a car wasn't rented until ten days after the accident and only held onto for eleven days (due to their mistakes, delays and misadministration). They also made an offer before allowing me to submit proof of improvements completed on the car which would have affected the valuation report. And therefore overall dollar offer made to me. I've had forms to fill out that contradict each other which lead to more waiting and delays in payment. I felt ignored and then pushed (even railroaded) through the process. And it still isn't completed. This is an awful company and one, people should think about doing business with. Calls are returned 48 hours later on the average (more delays).
Reviewed July 31, 2015
My son called and answered all the questions they asked. Got his quote, paid his premium. 47 days later his rate doubled. They said they "assumed" he had been driving 3 years. How can he be a full licensed driver for 3 years when he just turned 18. He left State Farm because he thought he was saving money. Now it's 30% more. I told them it's the old " bait and switch." Getting signed up they jack the premium up thru the roof. He is leaving them. Screw that. That's just wrong.
Reviewed July 28, 2015
I am involved with my 2nd trying day attempting to GET 21st Century to reinstate my joint auto policy, which they 'cancelled' 6/24/15, & didn't reinstate, as I was informed WOULD occur while discussing the matter with an agent/rep on the phone on 6/24/15 (It just so happens that the 'installment' payment--which WOULD l have been our 'Final' installment for months to come; another reason it was disappointing to NOT have the needed funds to pay this on exactly THAT day. But for months I had been juggling bills, etc, due to loss of income with my job/employer--pretty commonplace nowadays.). I couldn't pay the full amount due on 6/24, but was told that were I to make my payment on Friday--when I got paid--that it would 'cancel out' because it would be too late in the current 'billing cycle', but subsequently reinstate FOLLOWING my payment.
Our policy WAS in my girlfriend's name so she routinely received communications or e-mails about the policy--myself, never, though occasionally I'd receive a call from 21st. NOT this time, as unluck would have it, neither of us received ANY e-mails, calls, or other notification ABOUT the (anticipated) cancellation, then 'reinstatement' whatsoever. I didn't think I had any reason to expect anything unexpected with this scenario, BUT only last week, my girlfriend received a mailed notification from 21st informing her of the policy's 'cancellation'--NOT a typical or unusual. Frequently we only receive mailed information weeks AFTER any payment, action, contact via phone.
She asked me ABOUT this 'cancellation' which I told her to disregard because I'd paid what was owed and taken care of it weeks earlier, on 6/26/15. LITTLE did I know that the policy had in fact been Cancelled ON 6/24 yet NOT been 'reInstated' as I was expecting, based on the information I'd gotten FROM the agent prior to making my payment. Also, it just so happened to have been 30 days AFTER the anticipated 'cancellation', which 21st Century's 3 or 4 various reps/agents REPEATEDLY told me. I am STILL trying to persuade 21st Century to reinstate our policy since I would have absolutely contacted them IMMEDIATELY upon my girlfriend's having gotten the mailed notice last week HAD I known for a fact that it wasn't just another routine, computer-generated mailing & that the policy in fact HADN'T been also 'reinstated' following the 'cancellation' as I'd been informed BY the agent.
So by now it has become a nightmare, me trying to persuade 21st Century TO reinstate our policy though they continue to maintain it is PAST 30 days, & NOT subject to reinstatement, & myself telling THEM that they should reinstate our policy for a variety of reasons, including the fact that I wasn't aware of the policy having been actually cancelled & NOT subsequently reinstated per the advisement of their agent, & my having ONLY become aware of its cancellation and not reinstated as of yesterday, which as I said--coincidentally happened to be only 31 days after my payment. It seems they just want to MAKE a much greater amount of money, since they continue insisting our policy CAN'T be reinstated but MUST be instead a completely 'new' policy--of course, SEVERAL hundred $$$ more during even a 6-month period.
Reviewed July 24, 2015
I started a policy with 21st Century, April of 2015. I thought their rate was reasonable, $28.48 for Basic Liability. I then, added an additional driver a family member and a car to the policy. With the same Basic Liability Coverage, on July 6, 2015. Now, the monthly rate for the policy, would be $97 and some change. Which, I had thought then, was ridiculously high, but, when I was talking to the representative, she made our conversation to seem like she was helping me. I, was adding a family member at a reasonable rate, which I knew was not the case at all. I went on through with the changes to my auto policy. I also, told the representative, I might call them back, because I don't know if my family member already had coverage elsewhere, but if not, I wanted them covered.
On July 10, 2015, I called them back to let them know, that I would no longer have the family member or vehicle on the policy. They raised my rate to $31. Asking the reason for the raise in policy spoke with a Supervisor who did not help with a clear explanation, but gave the best explanation she had, which honestly made no sense to me. So, it was either keep the policy, or close it. I had thought about closing it, because of the all of sudden raise in the policy but did not.
A few days ago, I called to check if 21st Century would be taking $31 out of my Bank Account, for next payment. And they said NO, it will Be $38.14. WHY for, I asked and they still could not give me a good explanation, of why my policy rate is being raised every other day. So, I tried to cancel the policy, and they said I couIdn't. I had to do it 3 days in advance. Because they would automatically take it out of my account, which I think is a bunch of BS. If this is what they put me through in just 3 months of being with them, God forbid an accident, I don't even want to think of how horrible of a coverage I might have, and the expenses I would have to pay out of pocket. Bad customer service. Not off to a good start with 21st Insurance, feels like a scam. They just want my money, but giving me bad service.
Reviewed July 8, 2015
I am still waiting for 21st Century to pay my credit union for the claim since my car was in a total loss accident. The accident occurred on 6/9/15. They said they sent a check to the credit union on 6/18/15 which as of today (7/8/15) has not been received. They mailed me a check for the amount over the pay off amount which I received on 6/23/15. I have spoken with 21st Century and told them that the credit union has not received the check and they are able to verify that it has not been cashed yet.
The credit union continues to take my monthly car payment out of my account. I am getting the run around. I asked that they put a stop payment on the check and sent another out next day priority or do an electronic transfer but they don't do anything. How long do I have to wait? Who can help? I have been with this company for many years and paid them thousands of dollars. They are more than happy to take my money. I'm so livid I'm switching insurance!
Reviewed July 2, 2015
Today I called to get auto insurance through 21st Century and let me say I give them 5 stars so far! The downpayment was even cheaper than my already cheap quote. The monthly payments were over twice as much at Geico $72/mo and only $32.50 with 21st Century. Almost seems too good to be true! Goodbye forever GEICO! Hello 21st Century!
Reviewed June 28, 2015
21st insurance is the worst insurance experience I have ever had and I'm 43 years old and this is the first review I ever wrote... They would not let me write one on their website. They had me blocked somehow... They will sell you a policy and let you pay for 6 months up front and 4 months later say you owe them money and if you don't pay they will cancel policy and get your license suspended. And don't believe a word that anyone at this company says cause they all have a different story and none of them are true.
Reviewed June 25, 2015
On June 4, 2015 I was side swipe by one of 21st Century Insured. They called me and told me verbally that they will accept 100% of the liability to repair the car. The repair shop called me and told me that my car would need a four wheel alignment because of the accident. I then talked to the adjuster ** who told me that they were not going to pay for the alignment and threatened that he was going to cut off the car rental. I then spoke with his Supervisor ** who told me that the car only got hit on the wheel and would not need an alignment. He said he would call me back and so far he has not. Customer service at this company is very bad.
Reviewed June 25, 2015
My wife and I purchased a 2002 BMW X5 3.0 on 5/3/2015 and ever since I left the dealership we have had problems. We took the car to get inspected and it could not even pass the inspection, the steering wheel was about to fall off and could not telescope in or out nor could it move up or down. The very next day I took the car back to 21st century auto group dropped the car off to have it serviced. ** the general manager and ** the head receptionist told me that it would be ready in 2-3 days. Well it's going on the 5th week that my car has been there and all they say when we call or stop by the dealership is they not sure what to tell me. They're just delivering the message. Can someone please help us out?
Reviewed June 19, 2015
Refused a breathalyzer and just got my license back in July. I switch to them on Feb 11th. They never filed an SR-22. On Feb 3rd, I find out I have been driving for four months on a suspended license, due to 21st century NEVER filing and SR 22. They ran my record and increased my price after reviewing my record. So, I never have a four month suspension on my permanent record. When I called to address it, they blamed me stating I didn't ask for an sr- 22, after telling me the insurance was sold to me by a sales person. Corporate office agreed to back date and SR 22 and send it to the sacramento dmv and write a letter explaining, then send it to me so I would have it on file, considering I was 30 miles away from home when I found out and in finals in school and working for a attorney. I also drive myself to cancer treatments.
Well, they never sent me the letter as promised, nor did they pay my driver's license reinstatement fee, of write the letter to the dmv, they blame me and they are unsympathetic on the phone that they directly blame me. This is corporate office ** and the other women, can't think of her name right now. But I have spend over 40 hours on the phone trying to fix it. and had to take a day off of work and go to the dmv to pay the fees. The dmv felt badly and said they would remove it off my permanent record and give back my money if they wrote a simple letter just saying there was no lapse in coverage. Refused to do it, saying there was no sr 22 filed. But, yet they sent an SR 22 to the dmv backing dating it. No integrity, dishonest, does not care about the client, all about money and that's it!!! Stay away, when I think of the women name I will come back and post.
I asked them a 1000 times for a letter, and they said the back dated sr 22 is sufficient, I kept saying the dmv wants the letter to take it off my permanent record, and they kept repeating to me, "Oh so they won't accept the sr 22?" Unconfident, irresponsible, does not care about the client!!! ** is so arrogant and can't stand to be wrong and the same with his processor!!! I asked them for legal and I was given legal at state farm, which did not handle 21st century. Now, my permanent record is ruined, I have to pay fees, lost 40 hours of work, and the streets of having a license suspended for four months. If I had gotten my car impounded I would have never gotten the car back. Every time I call, the women who promised the letter, is never available. Thank god it is all recorded!!! Stay away from this company, they are all rude once they realize they're wrong!!!
Reviewed May 27, 2015
I was way charged for my Insurance. The customer service was awful, not helpful at all. My last experiences with 21st was more like they where trying to strong arm me with threats of penalties, increase of premium, and even cancelation of my policy. I have had no laps in my coverage. I've been with them for 5 years. Wish I would have looked for a new carrier years ago. I would have saved my self 100 bucks a month for the same policy. I would never recommend this company to anyone!
Reviewed April 16, 2015
On 4/11/2015 my roof was damaged by high winds. I called 21st Century for assistance and to file a claim. I was told that they cannot provide an emergency roofer, I was on my own and if it rained (as forecast) I would not be covered if I did not perform emergency repairs. I have a $500 deductible but was told that the latest policy has a $2,600 deductible for wind and hail damage. This was more than my claim. I dealt with them since they were AIG Homeowners Insurance and this is my first claim. The agent was very unhelpful and condescending. DO NOT GET A POLICY FROM THIS COMPANY!
Reviewed April 10, 2015
My home owner's premium was increased by over $250. When I tried to drop $275 worth coverage that I really didn't need my premium only dropped $100. This was explained that when your premium goes down - your discounts go down. So it would wind up costing me the coverage and $175 to save $100. Still $125 more than last year. I'm on disability and only trying to keep my premium as close to what it was last year as I can. I have also been a customer of theirs for over 10 years. Please think twice before using 21st ins.
Reviewed April 10, 2015
Is there a way to file an actual complaint so someone would look into it? I don't want to even give them one star. When I first received the quote for my new vehicle, they were the cheapest. Now 3 yrs later, they have doubled my insurance and the car is 3 yrs older. I'm 48 and I haven't had any tickets or issues, how is this even possible??? They, just this month, jumped my insurance 70 DOLLARS!! Can you believe that? When I called and asked them why… I got the same BS excuse as usual. Then the guy acted like I shouldn't be upset, REALLY? I don't know about everyone else, but 70 dollars is a lot of money. Can someone give me guidance on what to do here??
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2015
I moved to Oklahoma from Calif. Minimum coverage. 15,000/30,000 Calif and 25,000/50,000 Oklahoma. Fine, $358/yr Calif to $674/yr Oklahoma. Now my monthly increased from $52.73 to $79.10. Huh? A warning, but no why. I'm trashing uninsured motorist. NOT required. That's $105.54 off my policy. ** great!!! Only been with since 1997. What gets me to all of y'all. Insurance companies DON'T tell you the savings for driving under 25 miles a day. GOOGLE it. They live in secrecy. I ** hate it!!! YES!
One guy I spoke to was so lame, I wanted to rip him out of the cell by his throat. Impossible to reach. Ever notice they all want to know your yearly mileage. That's fine, this worthless maggot, told me, point blank, "It won't make a difference." Yes, it does! I have a GDD, 47 years under my belt driving career, tractor trailer experience in my past, motorcycle in my past, clean driving record, anything else I've overlooked? Oh, bend over, ha ha! It bothers me to admit this! I wish them and all of y'all well! Truly. I am in the poverty level, and a discount is a discount. Once upon a time, it was great! What the ** happened? God bless all of you!
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2015
On 1/30/15 I received a letter that due to non payment my auto insurance stopped 1/13/15. I had driven well over 1000 miles in that time due to having Cancer and going to specialists. WITH NO COVERAGE. No phone call! I then realized that I had received a call earlier that month from Chase Fraud about someone trying to use my card. They sent a new card, but auto pay was effected. I had to pay $150 to reinstate, $20 for refused payment! I should have given them my route and account # when signing up. But they asked for the card number. Yes, they are cheaper. NOT WORTH IT, or the extra $170 they just got out of me. Wish I had read reviews before I reinstated.
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2015
I have been very unhappy with 21st century for the past number or years. When they were really 21st century, and still under their original ownership with corporate offices in Woodland Hills, you could usually call someone. Now you are just a number. I rarely had needed them, but when I was in Northern California in 2005 and totaled out... they used my actions of trying to cope alone, some 400 miles away from home against me. They were upset that I did not rent a car and drive home but instead called my son at a local college campus and flew home. Did it matter how I got home? I was hurt and all alone. My son was at school in No Cal. Anyone who has been in an accident is not very alert after such an event, especially when you have been struck at 65 miles per hour standing still.
They settled my car out for NOTHING! It was in really good shape and have just been detailed with new tires put on. It did not matter. I really felt they let me down in a time of need but I continued to insure with them. I have been on disability since that accident, and life has been difficult.
I drive now about 2500- 5000 miles per year... About 2 years ago, I had missed a renewal payment by 3-4 weeks accidentally. They told me they could not reinstate my policy, but they could rewrite it, and so that small mistake jacked up my insurance some $250. Same exact coverage, same exact car! WHY? I had not had any tickets. The 2005 accident was a rear fender and not my fault. I did not have any new accidents. I was driving much less now and the rep could not give me an answer as to why my insurance was going up. It made it so it was hard to pay. I finally gave up driving for a few months because the payments are too high and I needed time to try to figure out what I should do next.
I need a new policy, and perhaps it is that I dread returning back to 21st Century cause they really do not respect me or my business. However, I want to be able to drive. The fact that I have been with their company for over 40 years means nothing to them, and their attitude was really displayed the last time I called. I am probably now their oldest or longest customer as the company opened and my family was one of their original customers before I started to drive. I remember the big deal that was made over this company--I was under my parents policy when I was 15 1/2 which later grew into my own account and I have been with them ever since.
Today, I am upset with them. I am now retired. I do some work for people, but I am not driving every day to an office because I do the work at home. The insurance company then has to put something down for driving to and from work, but I don’t drive to and from work.. I can go days without driving anywhere. I need to renew my insurance and I am thinking I should call them up, but they are not the wonderful company they used to be..
The history is this: The problems began when AIG bought out 21st Century. That was unbelievable with the way AIG did things. One renewal period, I had not renewed my policy and so they reported me to a collection agency. My policy was over. I had a new company I wanted to try out and because I did not call them to tell them this, I was sent to a collection agency. I thought when your policy ended you did not have to renew your policy. I ended up going back.
Within that time, 21st then sold to Farmers. This just meant that you now meant less. I don't like that their only office is in Delaware. They have no local offices, and now as I near 56... I am thinking do I stay or do I go. I have another 20 or so years to drive - maybe more and I worry about how I am going to deal with this company's increases. I cannot longer afford to pay their premiums and my friend who bought the same coverage on a brand new car was paying about 1/3 less than what I was paying.
I feel I can talk about this company with some level of knowledge and I can tell you I don’t think they care if I stay or go... My loyalty to them means so very little. I am looking to shop around for the price of a new policy. I don’t think the insurance companies are as great as they once were... They used to stand by what they said. They don’t stand behind anything today. I am not real impressed with any company I see right now, and if their service is all the same, why spend more!
Reviewed Jan. 14, 2015
I was given a quote and bought the coverage. First statement went from $92.54 to $301.25. Stay away from this company.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2015
My car was totaled from a lightning strike in Tampa Bay. We are "snowbirds" and it was a towed vehicle. It requires a mounting bracket attached to the frame, which you attach a tow bar. It also requires brake and taillight wiring. I also had a battery charging system installed to eliminate dead battery upon arrival. Total value about $1300. I have been paying an additional premium on my policy for "accessory equipment". Now that the car is a total loss claim, 21st Century is allowing me $66.00 for what they claim it would add to the vehicles' value on a car lot. The policy states my coverage for such cannot exceed $1585. The adjuster seems to be too busy to return my calls lately. They are allowing me 7 days car rental. That is plenty of time to shop for, negotiate, purchase, and have those accessories purchased and installed. Guess if they don't drop me, I will drop them soon after the settlement. Be aware.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2015
I signed up with basic insurance only. The payments were affordable. They sent me a payment form for auto deduct, I got a letter today saying due to the fact I added my daughter, my rates went from 77.86 to 392.39. I went with live chat and if my phone was working, I would yelled and been a very upset customer.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2014
At approximately 5:10 pm on 12-29-14, I called roadside assistance as my car would not start. I was told by the person on the phone that, "We would have a tow vehicle arriving within the hour." It did not come. We received another call stating that the tow company had cancelled and it would be at least 4 hours before they could get someone out, or we could wait until morning when more tow companies would be available and they would call us between 7:30 and 8:00 am. Needless to say, nobody called. I then called them and spent 40 mins on the phone between holds and talking to first to a rep and then a supervisor. The supervisor wanted my phone number which I gave her but also told her I was not hanging up but staying on the line until this issue was resolved. Finally, I ended up telling them that since the car was going to be towed to Plainfield Shell, why couldn't they call them to tow the car and wonder of wonders, my car got towed.
However, while talking to the man who towed my car, I found out that they no longer have a contract with 21st Century because of snafus involved in directions, etc. from this company. While 21st century agreed to pay in full for the tow, I must say had I been stuck on the highway, I would still be there out in the cold and at night. Also, free roadside assistance means I should not be paying for anything anyway. I also went online to the Delaware BBB and found 176 complaints filed against them. The situation I was put in is not acceptable.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2014
I had 60k/100k insurance, and was getting a quote to raise my limits to 100k/300k. I was quoted 482 every 6 mo. I stupidly switched and never read every work of lawyer talk. I was getting quotes from others as I do every year or so to see how competitive the rates are. Come to find out they were lowest legal 20k/50k coverage limits! I have switched to a more reputable dealer with a real location. Don't trust this fly by night company!!!
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2014
Last Friday I walked out to my car at 10:15 am and noticed my tire was completely flat. I called my employer to inform them that I would be late and contacted roadside assistance shortly thereafter. I informed the CS agent that my tire was flat and I may need a tow to purchase a new tire. I was quoted 30 minutes so I again called my employer and waited for assistance. An hour later I received an automated phone call saying my service provider should have arrived and to press 2 if they had not. When I pressed 2 I was connected to another CS agent who put me on hold to find out why there was a delay in service. A few minutes later I was informed that the provider they were sending out had broken down and I was to wait for them to send someone else out. This would take an hour or so they said.
It was now 12:30 and I received another automated call saying 20 more minutes. Around 1 pm I get a call from the tow company saying he's outside. I walk outside to meet him and there is no tow truck in sight. After we speak further we realize that he was at the right address but the wrong zip code. He received the wrong address and was over an hour away from my home. I again contacted 21st Century to tell them that I still needed service and was again quoted "an hour or so". Around 3 pm I received another automated phone call stating 10 minutes, 20 minutes later a call saying they should've arrived, pressed 2 and another agent saying service would be out shortly.
Around 3:30 I got a phone call from the provider saying he was outside. I walk out to see a car with a couple and an (easily) 80 lb. pit bull barking his head off and the window is down. I ask the woman to restrain her dog and she grabs his flimsy collar and rolls her eyes. The gentleman gets out of his car and asks for my spare tire. I inform him that I didn't have one that's why I needed a tow truck, to which he responded that he couldn't help me. At this point I am more than frustrated with 21st. I call and get a supervisor who says she's sorry for the delay and she'd get someone out to me as soon as she could. It's evening at this point and there are no tire companies near me that are open. When I explain this to her she tells me that I'm only covered for a $75 tow. I ask if the company could cover any addition cost, if accrued, to which she states, "I didn't pick your policy, ma'am". I wasn't pleased with the snide comment or the attitude with which it was delivered.
So, finally, 5:15 pm a tow truck arrives. We try a little air to see if it takes, when it doesn't he says he'll need to tow me. He's gearing up to load my car and I'm gathering my belongings to go. I walk out with my young son and a car seat and he informs me that his truck is a two seater. I'm home alone at this point and unfortunately he can't load my car without me joining him. I thank him for his time and send him on his way. At this point it's almost 6 pm and I call the supervisor back to inform her why I couldn't accept the tow. Instead of being apologetic about the whole day she simply says, "You didn't tell me you had a child with you." I was told her supervisor would get back to me in one to two business days.
That was last Friday and this is now Thursday and I still haven't heard from anyone. I tried to reach someone this morning and I got the same run around about someone contacting me. I am completely unsatisfied with the level of customer service this company offers. We may not need roadside assistance often but I want a company that I can depend on, not one that makes excuses and doesn't even respond to customer complaints. Thank you for reading my review and I hope it can be of some help.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2014
I received a telephone quote for 6 months auto insurance that was to cost 582.76. I then received a letter confirming the quote. I then received a subsequent letter, again confirming the 582.76 premium as previously quoted. This letter requested a response by a certain date and encouraged me to go online to view my quote. When I went online the quote changed from 582.76 to 726.69. When I called to find out why the quote was changed the agent could not give me any reason. I asked to speak to a supervisor and was eventually told that a supervisor would call me the next day. I never received any call and I decided to call them. I explained the different quotes and I was given the run around... that I had not made a payment. All this BEFORE the date that I had to respond. The final agent eventually told me to have a nice day and hung up on me. What a complete sham.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2014
I was an auto insurance customer of 21st Century and was dropped without warning and unaware that I was driving around without coverage. My bank recently changed my debit card due to recent national fraudulent events. I realized 2 weeks after my payment was due that I hadn't paid due to my previous card being cancelled. I called to make the change and they stated my policy was cancelled. I asked why I didn't receive any warning and they stated "we had an automated system call you." I was never left with a voice mail, email or letter. This is poor business practice and dangerous for customers. I asked if I paid the policy in full, would they reinstate it and to which they stated no. I am just so disappointed in them overall and their lack of commitment to me as a client.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2014
I had an accident and after being worked over for several months on the payout, I was dropped without any notice at all. I was left uninsured and I only found out because the automatic withdrawal of my payment didn't happen. I called and the reason I was given was that they reviewed my case and decided that they'd rather not insure me any longer. Their reason for not notifying me... None! This company has very poor values and customer service.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2014
21st Century Insurance sells its "Roadside Assistance" as a benefit like AAA, however whenever you use it they treat it as an insurance claim! During the past 5 years I used this service for a battery jump 3 times, and they reported it as a towing claim against me, therefore raising my rates. Do not use 21st Century and if you do, DO NOT SUBSCRIBE TO THEIR FREE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, GET AAA INSTEAD!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2014
I was dropped from my policy because they decided to take me off auto pay that I set up for a reason. Then to reinstate my policy they wanted to charge me more than double for their mistake. Progressive and State Farm would have gone out of their way to work a deal and make up for their mistake. What a shame. I am switching this week. Horrible!
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2014
I got hit two different times from a motorcylist. I was purposely blamed and not receive payment for damages nor approved to go to a shop they used and picked excuses I'm trying to reopen them. When I mentioned their scam they withheld a small portion they offered to give me. This company sucks, only wants to take the monthly premium and not pay repairs or anything else.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2014
Company refused to provide uninsured motorist coverage after I'd been in an accident caused by a person with no license and no insurance. They said that I had UM Property Damage coverage but not UM Bodily Injury coverage, unbeknownst to me. Closed my claim and said 'so sorry we can't help you'. I am hurt and angry!!
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2014
On the 26th of September, I spoke with an agent who took all the information required to insured my auto, add another driver, and the quote was as followed: 555.47 with a down payment of 120.77 and a monthly payment of 96.60. I was to buy the policy on the 3rd of October. When I received a verification of my quote, it was much higher than what was first quoted.
I spoke with your agent Micheal today with an even higher quote than the one online. He quoted 177.00 down and 142.00. What is going on? That quote is close to 300.00 higher than the one I received on the 26th. I believe it is good business to stand by the original quote. I know you won't, but I will say you have lost a customer, and I will make sure not to recommend you to any of my friends, and will send an open letter to our local paper and tell everyone how you conduct business. You're running a bait and switch operation.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2014
I had a long (irreparable) crack in my windshield which required the windshield to be replaced. I had the work done at a local shop and a claim was filed on June 18, 2014. Windshield replacement is supposed to be covered 100%. The shop was kind enough to do the work and receive payment from 21st Century. It is now three months later and they will not pay this claim - it's only a few hundred dollars!! Every time I call I get the following responses: "I don't handle that, you have to call this number or that number and no one at those numbers handle it either; or I don't see why this has not been processed so I am processing it right now" (and no check ever materializes).
Whenever the shop calls them they pretend they haven't received the paperwork and ask for it to be resubmitted over and over. This has put me and the shop in a bad position. The shop has to recover the money so if I do not pay it out of pocket, then they will take me to small claims court. There is absolutely no reason for me to be treated in this fashion by 21st Century. I have paid every month on time as it is automatically deducted. I have never had this happen with any other insurance company. CLEARLY 21st CENTURY AUTO INSURANCE IS A SCAM. They need to be investigated and shut down and I'm doing my part to bring that about. I am getting this story out on social media and my next steps are to contact the insurance commissioner and to go to the local news media that assist consumers with issues such as this.
They are getting away with this and allowed to stay in business because people back down and pay it out of pocket and go quietly away to another insurance company. Well I'm going away alright but not quietly. I'm going to make that company live up to the policy they sold me and that I have faithfully paid on time every single month. Angry isn't even the word for it. They essentially have stolen from me. Oh and incidentally, I have never filed any other claim with them and thank God I haven't had to because clearly, I would not receive any of my policy benefits. Being insured by them is just a worthless piece of paper - you think you are insured but you are not.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2014
I had 21st Century for about 2 years and, minus higher rates at renewal time, never had any other complaints. However, in June, they cancelled my policy. I had added a new driver and vehicle in April. For the payment in April, they took out less than what should have been taken out and never took anything out for May. I was under the impression that nothing was taken out in May as the May payment would cover the end of May through the end of June. My policy coverage end date was on June 2nd, so it made sense why nothing was taken out in May.
2 months later, Aug, I receive a phone call from them wanting $140 for coverage that was not charged to me while I was a customer of theirs. I was informed that I was already in pre-collections and was about to be sent to collections if this was not paid. I never received an email or mail saying that I owed anything. This phone call was the first I had heard of a remaining balance. When I asked them why I had not been notified sooner, they said it was because I was on paperless billing. After I was cancelled, I never checked online, as I had been on automatic withdraw every month, and I no longer had them as an insurance carrier.
Apparently it was my fault for not checking my account periodically after I was cancelled. Not only that, they state the $140 was from adding a driver and vehicle but, for only 2 months, should have only been about $60 difference total. I argued and was finally told, pay it or be sent to collections. I now have Allstate and love them. I had State Farm in the past and loved them too. I had left State Farm related to the price vs. price of 21st Century. The increase price, with these other companies, is worth it. You typically get what you pay for but, with 21st, it's much less!!!
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2014
I was connected to an Alabama sales representative today (8/14/14 @appr. 7:50 pm cst). The guy who I spoke with was very rushy, smart mouthed, rude, and had an attitude from hell!!! Not only that but the rates was unbelievable!!! I would advice anybody to stay away from this company and take your business elsewhere!!!
Reviewed July 24, 2014
My son is in the process of trying to purchase a vehicle. He hasn't lived with me for going on a year now. He has his own job and his own residence. I was trying to help him with insurance so I contacted some other insurance companies before I contacted 21st Century in which is who I have my insurance with and have been with them since 2004. I called to just get a simple quote to see how much it would cost to see how much it would be to add him to my policy and I was asked several questions in which I answered.
The main question I am writing about is when they asked me does or has he ever driven my car and I told the lady yes. I told the sales rep and the supervisor that he may drive my car once or twice a month and I stressed may. Well after talking to the sales rep, she informed me that my next payment was going to be $708 and I asked her why that was and she said because she added my son to my account. Well, I reconfirmed to her that I was calling to add him that I was just calling for a quote in which I stated that at the beginning of the call. She persistently continued to tell me the price and I asked her why she added him without my permission when all I was doing was calling for a quote.
She told me that if they hear you verbally say someone is driving your vehicle that they have the authority to put that person on your account. I told her again that I didn't authorize that and that I needed him removed and she told me that she couldn't remove him. I then asked to speak to a manager or supervisor. When the supervisor call on the line, I explained to him what was going on and he basically told me the same thing and told me that the only way to remove my son was for him to show that he had gotten his own car insurance otherwise they couldn't remove him. So I am very furious in this matter because they said if the $708 isn't paid, my policy would be cancelled. For you to have been with a company for so long and get the results and treatment as I did is unacceptable to me, so I am currently in the process of finding a new insurance company. Thank you for your time and I hope that this helps others out to not get caught up with this company.
Reviewed June 19, 2014
Please do not use Century 21 Insurance. It is their policy to ADD a minor onto his grandparent's insurance WITHOUT permission. He was only calling for a quote. Talked to a very nasty person and asked to speak to a supervisor about this. He put me on hold for twenty minutes, then hung up the phone.
I called back and spoke to another person and he said it was written in the notes that I gave him permission to add my grandson to my policy. After several attempt to make this right, they just said if I didn't like to cancel our policy. I have used this company for several year with my payments being automatically deducted. Never late. Century 21 said that it was their policy. Please do not call this company for a quote.
Reviewed June 10, 2014
I have been with 21st Century for so many years, and never late on my payments or car accidents. One of my last payments, I decided to make my payment by phone using my debit card... I just wanted to make sure my payment was on time. If I knew they would deduct the payment the next month without my authorization, I would send it late instead... By this action, it cause 3 overdraws from my bank... When I called them, the rep and supervisor was no help at all. They did not care how long I have been a customer and they didn't care losing a customer. Of course they didn't forget to say they will charge $50 cancellation fee... The worst customer service ever!
Reviewed June 5, 2014
For over 10 years, I had a 5 vehicle policy with 21st Century. So plenty of experience with them. I'm really happy to be done with them. As a preface, I will point out that I was the perfect customer for an insurance company. Never filed an insurance claim in my life. Never been in an accident. Haven't had a moving violation since 1983. And have never been late on a payment to them or anybody else in my entire life.
So how could I have such a distaste for them? Well, I can't count on all my fingers and toes the number of hours I have spent on the phone and at the computer ironing out all of the mistakes they make. And if you think dealing with outsourced customer service reps is a debacle, just wait till you have to deal with this company.
The final straw was when they credited a partial 6 month payment back to my credit card with no explanation. When I called them, they told me they were cancelling my policy. They hadn't even notified me. When I called to ask why, they said they have new underwriting guidelines and my motor home doesn't meet the new guidelines. They told me that I would have to provide proof that I have insured the motor home with another company or proof that I have sold it before they would reinstate my policy. I couldn't believe it! And with no notice! I'd had that motor home insured with them for over a decade and spent well over $20,000 with them and never filed a claim or had an accident or citation and never a late payment.
So here is the final straw but typical of what you can expect from them. Now, they are billing me a $50 policy cancellation fee.
Reviewed May 18, 2014
These people do not contact you to inform you of any changes! I've been with them for about 2 years and I'll be discontinuing my business with them. I do not like how they handle their business. They said they sent me letters and emails but I have yet to receive them. I was driving without insurance for almost 2 months! I would rather pay more, I pay them to properly ensure me. I should be contacted by them and be insured properly! They lie a lot and blame the customer. They lack every sense of communication. I'll go back to progressive.
Reviewed May 18, 2014
Well, was satisfied with claim that I had. They covered just fine. But my daughter moved off to Colorado and had to get that car insurance instead of Texas. She found some much cheaper with another company, and so changed companies. However, 21st refuses to take her vehicle now off of my policy. So am stuck with double payments. Guess will see about speaking with an attorney to resolve this. Didn't know insurance companies could do that.
Reviewed April 10, 2014
I was making a u-turn and the car closest to me stopped to let me in. When I made the turn, I did not see the motorcycle in the far lane. I clipped the saddle bag and put a small hole, no body damage on my car or his bike, no injuries. I never was notified when the claim was finished. I received my SIX month bill from Century 21 and it doubled. I called to find out what happened. The bag cost $1800? My collision went up and they contacted the DMV and now I have a bad mark on my driving record. Don't bother getting insured by them. You'll pay in the long run.
Reviewed April 2, 2014
I am looking for victims of auto accidents where the at-fault party was insured by Century 21 and covered in a different state than they resided with lower minimum state requirements than the state accident occurred. I was in a head on collision on a freeway with my son on car. We had a 4x4 double cab truck that was hit so hard it was totaled. I lived in NC where accident was and other person lived and worked in NC with a registered car in New Jersey. Had I not been smart enough to question that after being told over and over by adjuster I was stuck with lower limits, I would be in an even worse financial position.
I filed a claim with NC ins comm and all of a sudden century 21 increased to NC limits. They forced me to do a record red statement in order to obtain info yet never gave me any info so I had to bring my carrier in and hire a lawyer for a simple max claim due to severe injuries. They acted on BAD FAITH and I plan to sue them above min limits. I bet there are hundreds of people who got screwed because they didn't question this illegal coverage. Ins companies are to provide coverage based on where people live and car is and it's on them to question this and not just find lowest rate possible to make a sale.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2014
My name is Rocco **. I live in south Philly, and have insurance with century 21. In February of 2011 my brother in law who lived in New Jersey suddenly died, he left no life insurance, and three kids, and two were over 16 and had cars, I had to give back the cars, there was no money to pay for them. I had a old car and a new one, so my niece ask me "can I use it sometimes to go to mall," I said sure. When my wife would go see her mom and sister, who lived with my deceased brother in law and the three girls, she sometimes used the old car. One night the car broke down, and she was pulled over and hit from behind, my company had nothing to due with accident, cause the car just had coverage for if I hit another car. It was too old to have full coverage.
About June of that year, my other niece asked me to use my car, another old car I bought to knock around in, she was home from college and wanted to sometimes go to mall, so I put her on my policy, even though she lived in New Jersey and I live in south Philly. Now for three months I have tried to remove her, they won't let me. I have given them all her college bills, Jersey license, Jersey address, and they say they want prove of insurance for her. She doesn't own a car and doesn't have insurance, she is at college in New Brunswick. I don't know what else to do, she doesn't use my car, she sometimes uses her sisters new car, her sister doesn't live with them, they refuse to remove her and it's costing me 1000 a year extra.
Every piece of id they have asked me for I have provided, but how can I give them an insurance id when she doesn't have one. They have the worst underwriters in the world, be very careful of this company. I am going with Essurance it's my only choice. I have filed a complaint with the insurance commission, and have sent a letter to 10 on your side a local tv station. Next I will get a lawyer, I want back the money I paid for my niece while they have refuse to remove her. They didn't ask me where she lived or anything when I put her on, but to get them off they just won't do it, terrible company.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2013
I called to cancel insurance back in October (I had changed insurance companies) and insurance didn't get canceled. Was on their auto pay plan, where they pull money directly out of account. I caught on that they did not cancel about the time that they took money out of our account. I called to complain and they said they had no records of me calling. Told me it would be 2-3 business days to return money. After waiting those 3 days and not receiving refund I called to find out that because I didn't use a credit card (which I believe has extra fees) but rather ACH, that it was now going to be 10 to 14 business days. They then told me they would release the funds on Monday and the money would be in my account on Friday the latest. It is Friday and the money is still not there. I guess the supervisor had to manually release the funds. This is the most incompetent service I have ever received, ever.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2013
So I check my bank statement and see that money was not taken for my car insurance. After calling to find out why, they tell me they have been sending me letters for months trying to get information and because I didn't respond they "have no interest in insuring" me. I never received any letter; the address they had was wrong, not even close to my address and I have no idea where they got it. So I have been without insurance for a month without even being knowing it. Don't waste your money, it's overpriced and not helpful.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2013
I've had 21st Century for 13 years. They have always being great in responding to claims, towing, customer service, billing, payments, etc. My husband got his DL suspended a few times due to Child Support not receiving his payment exactly on the day due. So his rate is extremely high although it wasn't a violation. This is the only down fall. I read other vehicle insurance reviews and became afraid of what I read, so although I would save about $550 per year, I would rather stay with them since they have always been excellent with me regardless.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2013
I switched to 21st from GEICO as it was WAY cheaper. I had a car accident months later and they were WONDERFUL! My car was totaled and I got $15K+ for my 4-year-old car which I only paid $18K for. It was a very clear and organized process. I was SUPER impressed. I knew my rates would go up at the next renewal due to my accident but that was understandable.
But here is where it gets AWFUL! A year later, I received an e-mail with my new policy amount. It was as expected. Then 2 days later, I get another e-mail that said due to the changes I made to my account, I owed $50 more. I DID NOT make any changes. I call, they can't figure it out, so I am told they will contact me back within 2 business days. 2 weeks later I call back. I am told that there was a computer glitch and most client accounts were affected. IF this was the case, post something on your website about it or send everyone an e-mail. I was told they know about the problem and the amount would be adjusted ASAP. Here it is 4 months later and still not adjusted. I figure they lied to me just to get me to not worry about it. When this policy ends, I will not renew.
I was so impressed at how they handled my claim after my car accident but their rates keep going up and then I get lied to about why.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2013
We've been with them for 10 years without issue. Last year we had a car accident. The car had to be total loss and bought a new car. New ID card received with the total loss car instance of the new car. We called and sent in all paperwork for the new car to 21st Century. How can they make this type of mistake? This July received new ID card for the car insurance. We been driving from July to end of September, didn’t realize we didn’t have car insurance until receive a suspension letter from MVA. We didn’t receive any payment notice, lapse letter, email or call from 21st Century. They can’t renew our policy because after 30 days. We have to find a new policy on our own within a week or MVA will suspense our license. Why 21st Century can’t sent me a reminder note by mail, email or call if they didn’t my payment on time. What is the use for them to ask us for our phone number and email address?
Now our new car insurance went up 3 times the original premium. Also, due to this lapse, our state fines us $325 per vehicle. My husband and I will be paying a $650 fine because 21st Century didn’t send us payment notice, reminder notice or try to contact us. On top of that my home insurance premium will increase due to I don’t have car insurance with 21 Century and we won’t be entitle of the discount. How much more expense for the company to send a reminder notice to their customer if they didn’t receive their payment instance of lost the business. I will never use 21st Century again due their policy.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2013
While sleeping during the day (for medical reasons), I started receiving phone calls from 800-850-2792. There was not a name on my caller ID. Also, the caller did not leave a message. This happened eight times between 12:11pm and 2:45pm. These calls disturbed my R&R. When I would drift back off to sleep, they called again and again - leaving no message, no caller ID. I finally returned one and told them to quit calling, yet the phone rang two more times after that. I blocked the number...... They need to discontinue these harassing methods. I have to have my phone on for medical reasons and I'm sure they do this to other people also.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2013
Don't buy any auto insurance from this company. Their claims dept "sucks"! They will not cover any rental past the estimated repair time. If the repairs are to be completed in 4 days, they will only pay for 4 days of rental. So in my case the car must be brought in on a Monday or Tuesday so that the car would be finished in 4 business days, so Farmers/21st would not have to pay for an extra 2 days of weekend rental. Think twice about this company, I'm going with either Geico or USAA when my policy expires.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2013
My wife was the victim of a hit and run in the airport long term parking lot. There were no witnesses and the other party did not leave a note. There were over $1900 in damages and 21st Century refused to pay for the claim because the other driver could not be identified. Also on my other vehicle I was putting it in storage in a locked garage so I wanted to remove the liability coverage and just continue the comprehensive coverage. 21st Century refused to do this so I canceled the policy and stored the car without coverage. When I was ready to take the vehicle out of storage I attempted to re-insure the vehicle. Instead of the $297 premium for six months coverage, they now wanted $867 for the same coverage for six months.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2013
On July 27th, 2013 my 1994 Toyota Corolla DX tampered with them with my place of residence. I call San Jose please respond within the hour damn. I proceeded to call 21st century with my police report. 21st century didn't respond for 14 days. I have full coverage on my car. Did you not want to let me rent a car of the 750 $25 a day of my policy? They sent an investigator then you accuse me of vandalism my own vehicle. Now its take $700.00 and take my car to go fix and resell it and leave me with nothing - I still haven't fixed your glass. You guys know any legal standpoint like quicker than small claims court, please get a hold of me.
Reviewed July 27, 2013
At first, they said that they wanted a quick resolution to accident. They were slow to come evaluate the car. The accident occurred on June 20 and the car was taken to the body shop on June 23. The claims adjuster did NOT arrive until July 9. They didn't approve a rental car until that day. They said the car was a total loss and the rental was approved until they picked up our vehicle.
The vehicle was picked up on July 24th. We also had to pay the insurance. It is now the 27th of July and is still unresolved. Now they have received both the signed pink slip and the vehicle and the check was sent out finally on the 25th of July after they said on 3 different occasions it was already sent and in the supervisors words will get in sometime soon.
Reviewed July 27, 2013
I had the misfortune to be rear-ended by a driver who was insured by 21st. This driver was at fault and was cited for following too closely. She hit me hard enough to force me into the car in front of me so my vehicle sustained significant damage from both ends. I had my car towed home and there it sat, dead in the water. I called or emailed 21st daily for 10 days, asking them to send an adjuster to look at my car. They never came. Every time I called, I was kept on hold for an unreasonable amount of time. Their CSRs were extremely rude and had a very patronizing and disrespectful attitude. They were also not above outright lying to me. In one instance, they told me they did not have the information of the driver of the vehicle I was pushed into. While I was listening to this, I had the police report right in front of me, with ALL the necessary information. After telling them this, the CSR actually asked me if I was accusing her of lying. I told her I knew she was. I was then "accidentally" disconnected.
Ten days after the accident and this entire time without transportation, I called my own insurance company. I've been with Progressive for a long time. I opened a claim on my vehicle, telling them that 21st was avoiding me and had refused to come look at my car. The Progressive CSR told me a tow truck would be at my residence to pick up my car at 1:00 pm. I called at 9:00 am. They were 10 minutes early. By 6:00 pm that same day, Progressive called me to tell me my car was a total loss. I gathered up the car's paperwork (title and such) and the next morning, went to their central office and received my pay out. Everything was done within 24 hours. I was injured in the accident. I suffered some muscle strain to my back and left hip. I was treated in an ER the evening the accident occurred. I had a friend with me in the car at the time of the accident. She also suffered similar injuries. We were lucky. It could have been much worse.
I filed a formal complaint with the BBB regarding 21st. I cannot understand why people would choose to go with such a company. The refuse to settle claims or take an unnecessary amount of time to do so. When the claim is against one of their drivers, it is even worse. I am usually not one to complain but my experience with 21st and their customer service is the worst I have ever had. If I could rate them in negative numbers, I would. They are the worst.
Reviewed July 18, 2013
This is by far the absolute worst vehicle insurance company ever. They add driver's to your policy and there is no way to get them to change their mind... even when the drivers don't ever drive your vehicles. As you take vehicles off your insured list, your premium increases. When you replace 21st coverage with something more affordable, you get no credit for the time you have already paid for and, in fact, you get a bill for additional fees. I was able to switch from this ridiculous company to another with the same limits and my bill for the entire year with the new company is less than the cost for 6 months with 21st. Happily, Safeco is my new company and so far so good.
Reviewed June 20, 2013
DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY!!! This was hands down the worst insurance that I have ever held. They can add fees for the hell of it and do frequently. They can add drivers to your account and bill you for them even when you expressly tell them over and over again that they do NOT drive your car. Their customer service is really bad. They are slow to act to a claim; they don't get paperwork to you quickly. They only contact you by mail even if they have phone numbers and email addresses on file with notes attached to contact by them instead. Bottom line is they are overpriced insurance who care more about lining their pockets than they do providing good insurance for their customers.
Reviewed June 18, 2013
My 20-yr-old son borrowed MY car when I went to visit him. He does not live with me, nor has he for 5 yrs. He is not my dependent and I do not support him. He does not have a car and uses the bus to go to school and work. While in town, he used my car to run to the store. During that trip, he rear-ended someone and a claim was filed. Extremely little damage was done. In fact, the claim states 0 dollars were paid out. Due to this, my son was added to the policy because the underwriters did not take the time to find out any information. Now he is on my policy and they want to charge me over $700 now...hmmm... wonder why they added him? Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that one out! Then I was told to get him off the policy, I needed to provide his proof of residence - which I did... several times. Finally, I got an email stating he needed to show proof of another insurance policy so that he can be removed from the policy. How do you get insurance to ride public transportation? I will never use this company again. They delay responses, but sure do want money right away. Then they change what they say.
Reviewed June 18, 2013
I wish that I had read these reviews from all these other upset customers because I wouldn't have gone with this company. Just like the others, I had auto pay and was issued a new debit card because ING switched over to CapitalOne360. Since things happen in people's lives and things do slip their minds, I noticed on the day of payment that my bank account wasn't charged. I called them on the day in the morning about this and they simply didn't care. All they kept saying was that's "our policy" and there's no way they can credit my account but they kept giving different scenarios that they can do something if it was this and that. Even though I paid on time, they still charged me a $25 fee and a $5 fee for cancellation which is ridiculous since I was never late on a payment; I always paid on time and never once did they call. They do this policy because they know that it will eventually happen to people. So they keep getting more money while raising your rates every renewal time. I can't wait until July to switch over to Esurance that has way better rates and knows how to treat customers right.
Reviewed June 4, 2013
We put the monthly payment for our granddaughter's insurance on our debit card. As happens periodically, our bank sent us a new debit card. Now, 21st emails you about everything EXCEPT a missed or bounced payment. They wait until the very tiny grace period expires and then they CANCEL your policy. You have no way to know if a payment didn't go through. Only 21st knows that and they don't tell you until it is too late. They are the only ones who know. They will grudgingly issue you a new policy at a mere $95 INCREASE per month even though they sympathetically say, "We are sorry; it is just our policy. After all, it was not our fault." Well, it is not ours either. We can't know - An email to say there was a problem instead of a slow snail mail letter which arrives TOO late to fix anything, except if you want to reapply and double your rate... Be careful.
Reviewed June 1, 2013
Unfortunately, we signed up for auto pay with 21st Century. We've been with them for 7 years without issue. Recently my husband's credit card and wallet were stolen. The auto pay for the insurance renewal then didn't go through (It's not their policy to call when auto pays fail, even for new credit card #s issued). 21st Century cancelled our policy, and sent notice out via mail that the auto pay didn't go through. As soon as I received the notice, 21st Century was paid in full - this all happened with a week.
However, they wouldn't eradicate the lapse, so now our flawless coverage is showing a week of lapse. Also, due to this lapse, our state fines us $200 per vehicle. My husband and I will be paying a $400 fine because his wallet was stolen and 21st Century cancelled our policy because the auto pay didn't go through even though they were paid within a week as soon as we received the letter in the mail. I tried calling several times, to no avail. They said they took into consideration that we've been with them for 7 years and always paid on time via auto pay. I will never use 21st Century again due their new policy procedures.
Reviewed May 19, 2013
I totally understand the complaints. Unfortunately, some of the management that I knew of either were micro-managing personnel or didn't care (according to many employee comments). It's a numbers game, no matter what it takes to make the sale (legal, of course) (in the sale's department), or to get the customer on and off the call quickly with the customer service department. The pressure is on to make their numbers look good, while they grind their employees into the ground.
I've witnessed other companies, who have gone through similar problems with customers and employees, disintegrate into oblivion (local offices closed). If changes aren't made to management style and culture, it may very well happen here. Changes should be looked at for management from the local levels on up to HQ management for one. Two, looking at their processes and realizing that perhaps their front-line employees aren't always to blame; perhaps, it's the poor insight of management on advertising, their management, and a lack of vision and creativity. No one is perfect, I know; however, now is the time to make changes - in my humble opinion - to stop the bleeding, if it's not too late. I know a lot of good people there and I don’t want any of them to lose their jobs; I’d just like to see improvements for the employees and customers’ sake.
Reviewed May 7, 2013
They arbitrarily adjusted our annual miles for our three vehicles which resulted in an approximate rate increase of 5%. Then they asked for the current mileage of the cars which has nothing to do with the projected miles during the insurance period. Our mileage varies based on job assignment each year.
Reviewed May 6, 2013
I purchased the car insurance on 12/05/2012. I put my husband and myself on the policy. They asked me if anyone else in the house had a driver’s license. I told them my daughter had one but it was suspended and I didn't want her added to the policy; she wasn't added. But then on March 5, 2013, they started adding her onto my policy on their own; they didn't have her driver’s license number or anything else. I told them that she wasn't added to on my policy so I wasn't paying the increase in the payments. But they told me that I had to pay the back pay for the months of December, January, and February.
I've had to pay them an extra $59.67 for three months now to keep my insurance, and I want it back or used to pay my payment. I never added my daughter to the policy, but they had me sign a driver exclusion form to take her off. But why would I have to when I never signed her name on the policy? I want my money back. I want the $179.01 back that I paid extra. Thank you.
Reviewed April 30, 2013
We are from NJ and with 21st Century for more than 5 years. Our insurance premium have gone higher and higher in past few months. We noticed last month that they increased the premium by $100. We called 21st Century and the representative told us that this has happened due to increasing number of claims in NJ. We asked how is it possible as it is not fair game. He replied that he agrees that we should not be penalized for others' fault, but that is how the auto insurance policy works. He even asked, "Have you researched on it?" We could not believe this as we never heard of it before.
Can someone reply if this is really possible? After reading all reviews here, it seems that we are with the wrong company. But before changing the company, can we get a refund of our increased costs because our history is clean? No accident or tickets or new drivers, plus a Toyota car. I don't even know their criteria of calculating the raise in premium.
Reviewed April 24, 2013
I am from NJ and with 21st Century since 2009. I was paying $340 for insurance until one month ago. They increased the premium by $100. I called the company and they told me the following: "Because the number of claims in NJ is very high, the company is not profitable there, so they petitioned the state government to let them increase rates in order to be profitable in the state." When I asked whether all the premiums were increased by the same amount, they told me that the customer service doesn't know. What kind of excuse is this? Is this possible at all? I tried to find information about that online but I could not find a bit of information.
Reviewed April 24, 2013
I have been with 21st Century for 2 years. Renewal time came and 21st Century submitted my payment with wrong account number. They cancelled my policy and never contacted me! Here I was driving around with no coverage! The only way I found out is I was looking at my card charges and noticed I was never charged! I had to go on their website to find out it was cancelled! I tried calling customer service and emailing them. They don't care! They kept asking for a letter from my bank showing it was the bank's fault, what? It was never submitted!
21st Century just doesn't get it! I asked to speak to someone higher up (manager), but they left me on hold forever never connecting me! Here is the greatest part of this debacle; I received a bill from them today for $25 for insufficient funds! Stay away! If these complaints, and there are way too many of them, helps anyone by going with another insurance company, I'll gladly send them a check for $25 and smile! Please take my advice and stay away from 21st Century!
Reviewed April 1, 2013
I was in a car accident on 2/18/13. I was rear ended on a freeway on the way home from work. When I arrived home, I immediately filed a claim/report. The person taking the information was kind and helpful. Every day I expected to receive a call from 21st/Farmers inquiring after my health/well-being and assisting me with my claim. The wait continues and it's been 6 weeks. I have called on a continuous basis trying to find out what's going on, asking for help and status. I emailed those listed on my claim site and even emailed supervisors with little to no response. When I discovered (notice I said I discovered) that the person who hit me had no insurance, the one person who had made contact asked for a copy of the letter I had received which I sent. Then even they stopped responding to my inquiries.
There are several teams supposedly helping on claims and none of them give a hoot about you. I was injured in the accident and need medical attention, which I have to handle out of pocket since the other driver has no insurance. Money is tight for me so I began calling to follow up on payment for receipts, which I submitted through the national document center and for which I have emails confirming submission of the said documents. When I finally got a hold of a live person, they told me no documents had ever been received. Status quo - horrible service. 21st/Farmers has exacerbated the pain and suffering caused by the accident. In no fashion would I ever recommend them to anyone! Pay the extra premium and find a good and responsive insurance company!
Reviewed March 28, 2013
In August of 2012, I switched from GEICO to save $400/year insuring three vehicles. At that time, I informed them that my mother, who moved out of state, was giving me her minivan to keep. The vehicle is registered in her name. It was not a problem at that time. In November, I got a notification that they are reviewing policy and requested information from my mother (driver's license and alternate insurance). I submitted these documents and confirmed in the DMV website that my license was active (given the threat that if I did not provide the information requested they would modify and/or cancel my policy). They have my phone and email information but never used it (last email from them was on 11/22/12). My policy was on auto pay from my credit card.
Today, I got a notification from DMV on a driver's license pending suspension effective on 4/10/13 because of lack of insurance. WTF! I immediately call 21st, and customer service was right down insulting and condescending. They indicated that they sent notification by mail. In this communication, they were indicating that they had reached a decision not to renew my policy because I had a vehicle (my mother's) that was not registered in my name. Hello! You knew this from day 1. Why do you even have my email and phone number if you are not going to use it to not only inform me about important events, but also to preserve me as a customer? I was used to GEICO's email notifications when policy renewal was approaching.
I was never contacted by customer service. All I needed to do was, perhaps, transfer a registration or simply get a separate insurance policy for the minivan. In any case, it was about preserving customer. This is apparently not a priority for 21st. You get what you pay for, indeed; cheap quotes and cheap service. Needless to say, the 30-day lapse in insurance (by 4 days!) will affect future policy pricing. And did I mention that 21st indicated that I must now find another insurance company since they will not insure my vehicles due to the lapse they allowed to occur by a total disregard of customer support and communication?
I went back to GEICO and indeed, the quote was affected by the 30-day lapse, but this is a price I will pay for doing business with a lousy customer service company. My time is too precious to waste on a company that clearly has total disregard for customers. Do not be lured by the savings; they are real, but you will pay in the long run one way or another. Lesson learned. Too bad that it will be more than a year before I regain my continuous-coverage status (was at exactly 5 yrs since I moved to states in 2008) and enjoy better rates. Stay away from 21st.
Reviewed March 13, 2013
A few months ago, I received a quote from 21st on auto ins. almost half the price I was paying before and that was with an additional car. When they sent me the first packet, it was all messed up. They put a car on there that I haven't owned in years, so I made a call and did the change and, of course, the price went up as well. When they sent the 2nd packet, they had the vin # all messed up and I placed another call. After a while, they sent me a cancellation notice because one truck had a 2'' lift kit. Long story short, people, they pulled me in with this great offer and in the end, it cost me more. Thank you, Travelers Ins. for taking me back. Beware of 21st Century.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2013
I have been with 21st since 1991. In recent years, my rates started going down. However, a month ago, I received a letter that my zip code was updated and I will now have to pay 55% more for my car insurance. In CA prop 103 (passed in 1988), it specifically prohibits auto insurance rates to be based on zip code. I immediately wrote to 21st Century quoting the appropriate paragraphs of the law and all I got was a letter saying, "Thank you for being a valued customer but we're increasing your insurance based on your zip code because it's legal." Needless to say, I'm filing a complaint with the Insurance Commissioner and looking for a new company. I would also advise anyone considering car insurance not to use 21st. I got rear ended last year and it was a complete nightmare; I had to follow up everything myself with the other party's insurance.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2013
Back in November, my car was vandalized. Needless to say, there was minor damage to my vehicle. Electronics such as my stereo equipment and speakers were gone along with some of the interior trim. To start off, there were three write-ups done on the damage and none was right. Wrong parts had been ordered and the body shop was put in a situation that was very uncomfortable with the work not being able to be completed. Here we are at the end of February and I still don't have a stereo in my car, the interior is still incomplete and I'm pissed. No further action to remedy the situation has been done in a favorable way by 21st and all attempts to contact the supervisor in charge have come to a dead end.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2013
21st was acquired by Farmers' Insurance in April 2009 likely for the customer base and attractive balance sheet, the latter due to their totally parsimonious approach to paying for claims. We were in a not-at-fault rear-end collision with a 21st century insured driver. Because the driver was carrying California minimum limits on property damage, 21st demonstrated more interest in protecting their bottom line than accommodating - in any way - our need and desire to repair our vehicle. The adjuster went as far as to say they may not even provide a rental vehicle if the damages exceeded their insured customer's property damage limits. I elected to seek a subrogation claim through our own insurer, rather than continue to deal with their very 'small-minded' approach to claimants. They are obviously trained to take this bottom-line approach. There will never be goodwill recommendations for this company.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2013
My husband and I have been insured through 21st for 5+ years now on his father's policy. In May of 2008, we were in an accident where a 16-year-old girl ran a stop sign and smashed into our back end, sending us spinning. We made a claim and both companies confirmed that she was at fault and "grossly negligent". Her insurance (Farmers) paid my husband and I for a new car, injuries, etc. They informed us that the two insurance companies were merging at the time but that it would have no effect on our claim. They lied.
We continued to get the good driver's discount for years with nothing on our record, until we moved and wanted to get our own policy. When we got to Portland, we called and informed them that we had a policy with them before but wanted to get on one of our own since we had moved to another state. They gave us a low quote, but then informed us that an accident showed up. My husband explained the incident and that she was found grossly negligent and we even have court papers proving this (because she took us to court, not wanting to lose her license). He told us that in the state of Oregon, your insurance doubles if there is an accident on record, regardless of if you are at fault or not. This did not make sense to us, but we needed insurance and were dealing with way too many other things at the time to fight it. We signed up.
Our monthly payment was absolutely outrageous, especially for only having one car, living less than 2 miles from work and perfect driving records for both of us. My husband decided to get a quote from somewhere else and called Geico. He explained the situation and the representative confirmed that Oregon has no such law and 21st was screwing with us. He then informed us that the accident on our record now states that we are at fault! How can they do that?! It's been years since the incident. We have all the evidence and we have been getting the "good driver's discount" until we moved.
We are livid but do not know what to do. They refuse to answer any of our questions and have been of no help. We want to cancel more than anything, but they automatically take out our payment each month and we are afraid of what kind of "cancellation fee" they are going to take out if we cancel. I will never, ever go through this corrupt company again. And now we have to go back to CA to the DMV and show them we were not at fault and try to get this accident off our record. It's not fair, and I can't see that it is legal!
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2013
In November, I had my insured car towed and faxed in the bill to 21st Century the same day. A week later, I called to add another vehicle and remove the broken down one. The woman asked what became of the former car and I told her I had sold it. (The sale never went through.) A few days after that, I was contacted by their representative, John **, about my towing claim. He said they wouldn't pay it because I had called in on the date it was towed and removed the car from the policy. This was a bold-faced lie as why would anyone do that? It's not even common sense! He argued with me on the phone and said I don't even own the car anymore (which I do). I am driving it daily.
He asked me to fax in information proving I still owned the car (which I did). I then received a letter from him saying the vehicle wasn't covered (which it was because my insurance was paid and current and it was the only vehicle on the policy at the time of the tow). John also said I do not own the vehicle because I didn't add it back on to their policy. (Why would I, when this company doesn't pay any of their claims?) I have it insured somewhere else now.
My advice to you: run as far as you can away from this company. These guys are scammers and will do anything to get out of paying their claims (obviously). From what I can figure out, the woman that I had talked to on the phone backdated to the day the car was towed and said I requested the car be removed from the policy that day. That phone call was recorded and that is not what was said in the conversation. How they get by with scamming people, I don't know, but I am going to find out whom to contact next, because this is just wrong.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2012
I was a passenger in an auto that was insured by 21st Century Ins. The owner of the vehicle has lent the car to a friend of his while out of town. I do not know if he was aware that she was not a licensed driver. I certainly was not aware of her unlicensed status. She rolled the vehicle, which was totaled. She abruptly fled the scene. I suffered an injury to my right arm from the asphalt as the passenger's window shattered and my arm scraped the road. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance and treated. The police arrived to take a report at the hospital. I told them the details of the incident and was shocked to hear the officers' claim that they had already taken a statement from the driver, who stated that I was the driver and she was a passenger. They harassed me and threatened to arrest me unless I corroborated the details they maintained, which were given by the driver.
I refused to do so and was finally released with a notice to appear. The next day, the owner of the vehicle contacted me. He tried to harass and intimidate me into changing my statement and saying that I was driving. He begged me over and over on numerous occasions - repeatedly insisting that because the actual driver was not licensed, that his insurance company would not cover the vehicle damages nor any injuries that I sustained. I refused to do so. I was disgusted and disturbed, but I believed him and when he said that he would pay for the emergency bill out of his own pocket, I was somewhat relieved. I am not ignorant but since he himself, being a lawyer, I was fooled by his charades.
I received a notice to appear at the Los Angeles superior court to determine liability (fault) for the accident. I appeared at the specified court on the given date and time. The driver nor he showed up in court that day. I was called to the podium by the judge but before I even said one word, the judge said, "Don't worry, everything is fine." He said it was all taken care of, that I had nothing to worry about. I was flabbergasted. He said, "Have a good day" and moved on to the next case. I left without getting to say not even one word. Then roughly sixteen months after the accident, while talking with a friend, I found out that the owner collected on his claim and his vehicle was replaced by his policy. I immediately made a call to 21st to find out what was the case, why were my hospital and emergency services and injuries not covered. I gave the policyholder's name and the date of the accident.
I was told that the claim had been closed and was finished. The person I spoke to originally that day on the phone was surprised to hear that no one had contacted me about my injuries and said that I would have been covered by the policy, and assured me that the claim would be reopened. I waited about two weeks with no word. I called back and that's when I began to get the big runaround. Every excuse in the book - someone will contact me, call back next week, that information is confidential, we would have contacted you but had insufficient contact info on who you were and where you could be reached. As if the police report didn't contain all of my info and so forth. I called two to three times a week to be directed to voicemail or put on hold, disconnected or flat out hung up on.
Eventually I started just getting an endless ringing phone and no answer! After numerous attempts with an endless ringing and no one picking up (mornings and afternoons, Monday through Friday), I knew that these people were avoiding me intentionally. I started calling from different numbers and getting someone to answer, but getting the same **. Then after a few calls from a certain number, those numbers would just ring or remain busy! I even called the operator to make a collect call to see if I could get through and then tell the operator I would just pay the charges once someone picked up. They did but that didn't work more than a few times. I used a calling card, until that didn't work. I got no return calls, no answers, no cooperation at all after the very first call. I never was able to get copies of any documents that had my name pertaining to the disposition.
For seven months I could get no one to tell me a thing about the status of the whole thing. It literally was, for lack of a better description, a conspiracy! I did all I could do and finally, the two year period passed and I was told that the time limit had expired. I have a gruesome scar where my arm was literally like ground beef, unpaid bills and the like. That is how 21st Century operates. Not too ethical or honest. Wouldn't you agree? What a great bunch of people running that place. Disturbing!
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2012
I received a notice of cancellation of my auto insurance policy in September, as of October 24, 2012. My driver’s license was suspended 7/2012 for non-payment of child support, which I was never made aware of. My daughter is 19 years 8 months. I stopped child support March of 2011. After correcting the CSS's mistake, I went to DMV on November 17, 2012 and paid $30 to have my driver’s license reinstated. After speaking with a service rep from 21st Century concerning what I needed to stop the cancellation of my policy and the money needed to bring it current, I faxed all necessary documents, and paid an additional $56 and change as directed.
I called to make sure all documents were properly received and was confirmed they had, and all would be taken care of. After not receiving a bill for November, I called to find out the problem, only to find my policy was cancelled on November 24, 2012. Bottom line is the uncooperative and unprofessional way they treated me, and handled this situation. They stated that Underwriting refused to accept my documentation that my California driver’s license was reissued, that I should have followed up and made sure it was okay, that the money they took was to cover only up until the 24th when the policy ended not the month.
Sorry, your fault Mr. **, now you can purchase a new policy, of which would have cost 2 times my original policy if it wasn't for one bright light in this dark hole I fell into. A customer service advocate by the name John **, he found a loop hole that saved me over $350.00, and did all he could to save me more. I want to thank him for his diligence and caring, bringing some light to a very dark day. I am very disappointed with a company that I thought had my best interest at heart; looking to find another company ASAP to take my business.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2012
I hope people go to complaint reviews before buying insurance. 21st Century will find a way to cancel you so they can get higher rates. I know, they did it to me. They requested my registration which I faxed with confirmation. It went through. No communication was ever heard from them for two months. I went to pay my premium and found I had no insurance. They said they didn't receive my registration. Any good insurance company would deal with their customers and ask, "Did you send it," not wait two months then cancel you. I have a new rate from them for insurance. Isn't that strange they would let me have insurance again? It went from $130 a month to $207.28. There were no tickets, accidents, nothing. Be sure to check out companies before doing business. I learned the hard way.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2012
I simply requested that a driver be removed from my policy, which I "thought" would be no problem (The driver moved out of my residence to another county; simple enough, but not for 21st Century). This insurance company refused to remove the driver after my verbal request. They asked me to write a letter (written request) which I signed. I faxed the letter, but after about ten days, I heard nothing, so I called. I spoke to a representative, and after the representative spoke with their "underwriters," he refused again to remove the driver, and wanted more "proof." I gave them proof, it's my word, and I "fired" them. Within a couple of hours, I went back to my previous company (Allstate), which I should have never left. I really enjoyed (took extreme pleasure) calling 21st Century Insurance, and removing (canceling) the "driver" and policy forever (I did not need their approval for that)! They're a terrible company that treats their customers like they own them!
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2012
I was not in the country for 2 1/2 months. On the very day (6/11/2012) that I left the country, I spoke to a 21st Century rep regarding my policy. I told the rep to take my account off automatic payments, being that my insurance is due on the 14th of every month and I wasn't sure if I would have made that date. I was even trying to get a different due date, in which this rep told me it was not possible. The rep went ahead and took the account off automatic payments, "Not a problem." The rep also said that I would need to call back on that date that I would be making the payment on. Also at this time, I would be able to add back the automatic payment.
The rep also overheard the announcements in the background. She then asked if was going on a trip. I said, yes. On, 6/16/2012, my boyfriend called them back. He spoke to Stephanie, he made the payment for that month and told her to also put the account back on automatic payment. Now I just came back from my trip. I don't know what it was, but I just had to call 21st Century insurance on 6/13/2012. The rep whom I spoke with, the name is Micheal, told me that my account has been canceled. When I asked why, he said because they did not receive July's payment. I said to him that July's payment is sitting in my account waiting for you guys to automatically withdraw it! This rep went on in saying my account was not on automatic payments.
After all this, Micheal said they would need to run an investigation on the conversation that took place between my boyfriend and the rep (Stephanie) on 6/16/2012. Micheal also said if their investigation proves that he never told the rep to add it back on the account, then the cancellation would stand still. I said okay, not a problem. Micheal went into saying that the rep is not allowed to set up the account back on automatic payment, without my approval. The rep (Stephanie) never told my boyfriend that. If she did, then I would've called them myself to do so.
Michael called back in a couple of hours. He said they spoke to the rep and when their rep asked my boyfriend if he wanted automatic payment to be added, he declined it! At this time, I had Michael on speaker phone so that my boyfriend can hear the conversation. I even asked Michael to repeat himself, in which he did. I even let my boyfriend speak to Michael. Michael was not trying to hear anything that we had to say. The supervisor decided to call us back, he backed up Michael and Stephanie's story, still refusing to lift the cancellation. Now I am stuck without insurance, still looking.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2012
I had an accident going to church in my Nissan Murano. It was totalled. I rented a Ford Fusion from Enterprise in O'Fallon, IL through 21st Century (Farmer's Insurance) who told me that was covered and any extra insurance that I would get would be my responsibility. Well, we had a terrible hail storm and the rental vehicle had hail damage. I turned it in to my insurance company who told me that I would be responsible for $500 deductible. I had already paid $500 deductible for my truck and do not believe that I should have to pay for the rental because it was an "Act of God." Also, I saw that the Ford Fusion was fully covered by Safeco Insurance through Enterprise and they should pay the remaining balance. Thank you.
Reviewed July 25, 2012
On Friday, 07/13/12, my car was parked in front of my house on the street corner. Somebody hit my car and the front bumper was damaged. So, I called the 21st Century and filed the claim. They said, "Someone will contact you within 24 hours." I got a call four days later from a guy named Shawn in GA state. They said I don't have comprehensive and collision because I never got photo inspection. Great. I have three cars but they have photo inspection for the other two. I told them I took all of my car to the same place for photo inspection. 21st Century was denying I had a photo inspection. Thank God, I found my copy. I gave them the receipt number. He called the company and they had the original too, but how come it's been seven months? They should have the original copy in the same day I got the photo inspection! And they made the changes to my policy without letting me know. I'm planning on changing my insurance company and I don't recommend 21st Century. They are one of the worst.
Reviewed July 9, 2012
Unprofessional, incompetent people need to be held to tape account. On June 21, 2012, upon renewal of my auto insurance on the phone, I was told that the cheapest payment for the proposed full coverage rate was $144.00 for the down payment and $146.00 per month for the remaining 5 months of the 6 month policy. The down payment of $144.00 was to take place in 24 to 48 hours. I put the necessary funds into the checking account for withdrawal. Then, the amount of $185.38 was withdrawn causing a bank overdraft which cost a bank fee of $36.00 which I did not know about until six days later, which caused another $36.00 fee due to a 5 day overdraft policy.
I then contacted Century 21 customer service and explained this problem. I was told that recording would be reviewed and was agreed to that the dollar amounts were confirmed and that the $41.38 would be refunded. They said the refund of this money would reflect these subsequent monthly payments (figure that one out). I was then switched to a Barbara, who apparently was having a bad day as she need the bank’s number to contact concerning this refund which could not be made until Friday, the 6th, due to the holiday of the 4th. Needless to say, the money or a check did not appear on or before the 6th. I received the policy in the mail on the 7th (without check) and the policy is increased from $868.00 as first quoted to $917.00
I called customer service back on the 9th and was told that a review was performed and the amount of $185.38 was correct. I need someone of substance to help with this special form of lying created by such unprofessional incompetent behavior. Kindly contact me at your convenience at **. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
Reviewed June 4, 2012
I signed for auto -pay with 21st Century on 5/03/2012 that they can deduct my policy amount right from my credit card. So I checked my email on 6/03/2012 to see that my policy was canceled without me being notified. When I asked why my policy was canceled, the person on the phone told me that my credit card was declined on 5/03/2012. I said, "Why 5/03/2012? My policy does not expire until 6/02/2012." I was told, "Oh, we go into the account 30 days prior.” When I asked why, I could not get an answer.
So, my policy was canceled as of 6/02/2012. I called on 6/03/2012 and saw from my email that my insurance was canceled. I said, "What do I have to pay? I was told, "Oh, you have to open a new policy." When I asked why (I'm technically a day late), I was advised that I do not qualify for a reinstatement. So I got on the phone to open a policy and gave all my information. The person on the phone told me that my rate went up from $1,600.00 to $1,700.00, which I agreed to. Then, two minutes later, he said that my policy went up to over $2,100.00 for six months. When I flipped out and asked why, he said that I have incidents under my name.
I then told him that this is an outright insurance fraud. I said that the incidents he was telling me are the same incidents that I have had when I had opened the policy. If anything, it has gotten better (no incidents) and I even took a defensive driving course. So this company needs to be thoroughly investigated for scam and fraud. Then, I went online to get new insurance quotes from different companies, and guess what? 21st Century came back with a quote of $923.00 for six months. Can someone explain this to me? Wow! How can we let these insurance companies get away with this robbery?
Reviewed May 17, 2012
I've been insured with 21st Century/Farmers for the past 12 years and have not filed a claim in the past 11 years, paying a yearly minimum of $2000 to cover our vehicles. My husband's vehicle was hit and 21st Century agreed that he wasn't at fault. They came back and said since, the other insured claimed that we were at fault. Next step was for us to pay for the damages and deductible out of our pocket and sit around and wait to see "if" they put in a claim and "if" then maybe we'll get our money back! Their customer service sucks.
They told me they wait (I say, sit around) and do nothing in the interim to see if the other party files a segregation of demand for their loss. The adjuster also told me basically they have no reason to contact the other insurance since they are not anything at this point. So I asked, "What is the risk of me forking out my money?!" They offer that I call their insurance but most likely they won't give me any information. Warning consumers that they may be cheap but when it comes to service, they provide cheap service! Nothing happened except I'm cancelling my policy today and not referring them to anyone.
Reviewed April 17, 2012
I hit a deer in November 2011 and had it repaired at Village Dodge where it had been towed. I had reported that after the accident, I had tried to drive the Jeep because it was late at night and I had no cell phone. The Jeep was fixed, or so they say, and I drove it for awhile. I started having trouble with it slowing down, not having any get up and go. Finally, the engine light was flashing so I pulled into a Midas to see what was wrong. They replaced two cylinders and spark plugs. One day later, it was doing the same thing so I went back to Midas where they told me I had a blown head gasket. The insurance refuses to reopen this claim saying I had driven the car and so it is not their responsibility.
I have a dead car, no one wants to look into it to see if this is still from the accident and I found out that the dealership tried to drive it to the body shop and also overheated it causing a second tow in November. This is a mess. I have to go through customer service to return phone call. They have promised me a report explaining why they have denied to reopen this claim and that was 3 weeks ago. What can I do?
Reviewed April 13, 2012
They asked me if anyone else would ever drive my car. I said my brother might drive it very occasionally. Then, they gave me a quote for $390 for 6 months for the state's minimum PIP liability. Three days later, I got a letter in the mail stating that I did not give them accurate information and my premium went up to over $800 for the 6 months. So I called them and told them I did not want him on the policy and that he would not drive. They said they could not take him off the policy because he does not have his own insurance. Since they wouldn't allow that, I asked to cancel the policy, and they said I was not allowed to cancel the policy in the first 60 days according to their guidelines. That's the illegal part. What guidelines? I didn't sign anything agreeing to that and I did some research on this website: **
If you scroll to the bottom it says that no insurance company can deny you the right to cancel your policy. I'm very displeased and this is as shady as it gets. Can someone please look into this insurance company? Thank you so much for your time!
Reviewed April 9, 2012
In March 2012, I called up 21st Century Insurance regarding a claim for a cracked windshield. I have had my policy since October 2011 and asked that I have a comprehensive. When I checked my policy, I found that they never added comprehensive to my policy. Therefore, I added it online. When I called them, I found out that they were bought out by Farmers Insurance! The claims agent I spoke to at Farmers took my information and stated they would call me back. A few hours later, they called me to tell me that the agent stated that my "loss" was backdated to the previous day, making it impossible for them to honor my claim!
To make things worse, I got married at the end of March and due to that (and even though my husband does not drive), they stated that I had to list him on my insurance policy (regardless that the car is mine and mine alone). And due to my marriage, they were raising my rates! Also, they stated that they would not renew my policy because my husband didn't drive. **? I am 40 years old with a great driving history and a federal government employee. Why would they cancel someone like me just because I married someone who does not drive? Seriously? My husband and I were even ready to sign a waiver declaration, but they refused it!
After searching around, I found a major auto insurer that I am getting insurance with for $150 less per month for the same insurance! Since my policy expires on April 25, 2012, I wrote 21st Century an email, letting them know how I felt about them as a company and that I would not be purchasing any further insurance from them. Now, keep in mind that I have already paid my 6-month premium on the March 25th billing date. This was to take me to the end of my 6 months from 3/25 to 4/25/12. I received a response back from "Michael" at their WebCare team to inform me that they will cancel the policy (even though they told me they would not renew it to begin with) and that I had a remaining balance of $9.39. For what? I refuse to pay one more dime to this leech of a company!
This company is horrible and the State of Florida’s department of insurance does not feel the need to "regulate" them and what they are doing! How can an insurance company get away with charging someone 70% higher for insurance than other companies? Be forewarned! With Farmer's Insurance purchasing 21st Century, their customer service has declined while their rates have risen! Buyer beware!
Reviewed April 2, 2012
On 8/29/11, I asked for and received a written quote for full coverage auto insurance, so I called to purchase full coverage auto insurance; however, I asked the agent to reduce the limits of liability and deductible in order to lower the monthly premium. He was extremely nice and we spoke for 45 minutes to an hour. I explained that I was a widow and needed to get the cost down as much as possible. He knew that I called for full coverage insurance. I explained it was the anniversary of my husband's car being crushed by a 48,000-pound steel truck and my son had been involved in a car accident the week before (neither were their fault). He worked with the numbers on his end, got the premium down and told me I could keep the $500 deductible and I could even have gas brought to me if I were to run out of gas. He gave me all kinds of discounts for safe driving, my daughter's good grades, drivers training, air bags, seat belts, etc. (all things that have to do with driving and accidents).
After reducing the liability limits and adding all the discounts, it took off about $45 a month, making it workable for me. So I bought the policy. What I did not know was that he apparently took off coverage for accidents (the whole point in me calling for coverage), which I did not find out until 2/8/12 when my daughter, going 20 mph, hit a patch of ice and ended up in the ditch and overturned her car 1/2 of a mile from our home. The one paper I had received from them showed comprehensive coverage and the limits of liability per accident as well as per person/per accident. I was led to believe and believed that I had full coverage. However, now they are saying I am only covered for theft and weather damage.
They have investigated twice. The first time they agreed with me that it was my intent to have full coverage and that I would have to pay the $45 difference back to 8/29/11. However, when they sent it to the underwriters, they reversed their decision. After a second investigation, they are simply saying they are denying the claim because they can find no evidence that they did anything wrong. Well, I did nothing wrong and I have numerous pieces of evidence—the original quote, the saved voice mail of them admitting my intent, proof of my prior insurance through another company that I have always had full coverage, my whole life. In addition, the policeman who was called to the scene and the tow driver agreed that it showed I have coverage.
Also, why would I have the car towed 20 miles if I knew I didn't have insurance? I would have had it taken to my home 1/2 mile away. They now "conveniently" do not have the recording of the original conversation. In addition, the original quote that was supposed to be accessible online for 6 months was suddenly removed prior to the 6 months. They flat out are taking advantage of a widow who, admittedly, is not an insurance agent and knows their terms; however, I requested over the internet and called for full coverage insurance. Who would call asking for full coverage after having her husband crushed by a semi and whose son had been in an accident 1 week before and want or even care about theft or weather damage?
I still cannot get an answer as to what the driver and car discounts have to do with theft or weather or why my policy shows comprehensive insurance with accident limits if I don't have insurance for accidents. I have reached my limit with them. My car is still at the tow lot and I guess my next step is to hire an attorney and go to all the news organizations. I do not have the money to fight them, but I will not give up because I know what I requested and believed I was paying for all this time. Just because they are a big company does not mean they can take advantage of individuals, especially a widow. It used to be, back in my day, that companies were built on honesty and integrity. It saddens me that society and big companies only care about money and getting bigger by taking advantage of people. I don't know if the CEO of 21st Century/Farmers Insurance knows what the company is up to, but I will not let this drop. If anyone knows how to get ahold of the CEO, I would greatly appreciate it. They are quick to take your money, but they come up with excuses to not pay claims. It is about time that people begin to stand up for the truth and what is right.
Reviewed March 26, 2012
This is the worst insurance company in the world for customer service. I went online on 3/11/12 to get a policy. After the purchase, I immediately cancelled the policy with a representative on the phone (Joe #**). He said the money was already taken out of my checking account and that it would be credited back on Friday 3/16/12. The money was not actually taken out of my account until 3/13/12, 2 days after the policy was cancelled (this is fraud).
As of Sunday 3/18/12, the money was still not back in my account. I called and spoke to a representative (Laura #**), she said that Joe should never have told me it would be back on the 16th. She said I should have put a stop payment on it to begin with. I told her that Joe told me not to do that. I asked to speak with a supervisor. She put me on with Chris **. He told me I had to send a fax with a copy of my bank statement. He was putting through an expedited request to accounting to have the money credited back immediately. I did this.
As of this morning, the money is still not in my account. I just called and when I asked to speak to a supervisor was disconnected. I have called back and once again am sitting on hold. I am so glad that I did not take a policy with them. I can't imagine what it would be like to have a claim settled. I want my money back now.
Reviewed March 9, 2012
My stepdaughter wrecked my car and it took these jokers nearly 4 months to pay the claim. Mind you, I had to threaten them with legal action. I canceled my policy due to their poor business ethic so six months later they sent me a bill for $290.68 saying I owed them for one month's insurance. I never paid them so I would think they would have canceled, am wondering how they can get away with it. Buyer beware, stay clear from these thieves.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2012
Proof that forcing insurance = insurance company abuse: So I got insurance from 21st Century due to their low rates which magically got higher when I got my bill with no warning. If they decided I was a higher risk than they originally thought, shouldn't there be a rule that they have to warn me? Even credit card companies have to give you 30 days notice!
Anyways, I'm an idiot and didn't cancel then and there. Nor did I cancel after all the times I couldn't get online to sign my required documents (that you can only get online). Finally, thanks to a rock on the highway, I finally had to file a claim. Ironically, the windshield replacement was going to cost less than the deductible on my claim! Fine, I picked the high deductible, I'll suffer.
But then came the kicker, 21st Century tells their glass people that if I file a claim I must pay the $500 deductible, and then they will pay the repair company the $302 for the repair. Are you kidding me!? On top of it, should something else happen to my car in the next year, they tell me I still owe a $500 deductible. Unlike medical insurance, they go by the incident, not the year.
This is what happens when you make people buy insurance. The insurers get all the power. Luckily, I am moving to NH where no insurance is required! Even better, 21st Century won't do business there. Bet they won't reimburse me for the 45 minutes I've been on hold and wasted from my cell phone plan too. Or the 45 minutes they spent telling me they refuse to file a claim so that I can have proper documentation as to their denial for payment. Now back on hold while they elevate my call.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2012
On December 28, 2011, I obtained quotes for my auto insurance and found 21st Century Insurance to be more affordable than my current policy with GEICO. I switched to 21st Century and authorized automatic withdrawal from my checking account. When the documents arrived the coverage was not what I was told in the quote. When I called to inquire I was told that in order to add the other coverage my rate would go up. By the time they finished with the entire mess my auto insurance rate was the same as it was with GEICO. I felt deceived and I couldn’t trust a company that would pull this.
On January 7, 2012 I canceled the policy and switched back to GEICO because I would never do business with a company that has such unfair business practices. I was told at that time that the refund would take 5 to 10 business days to show up on my account. I was also told that they would not refund the entire amount because they charge to write policies.
I have repeatedly called to inquire of the refund and just get the brush off. Today, January 30, 2012, I spoke with Joshua of 21st Century. He apologized over and over again and told me that he couldn’t understand why the funds were not released; it usually only takes 5 days. He was going to try to release the funds manually. I should see it within 2 or 3 days. I am so exasperated by the entire fiasco. They should not be allowed to pull this on people.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2012
I was slowly driving a rental car in the lane of a parking lot as I approached the stop sign at the end of the lane. A person insured by 21st century backed into my passenger rear door, denting the door. She was very apologetic, gave me all her information, signed the rental car forms, etc. I submitted all needed forms to the rental car company and they submitted all needed forms to 21st Century within the needed time frame. 21st Century did not respond in spite of repeated calls by the rental car insurance people.
Four months later, I was being asked to pay for the damage because they could not get anyone at 21st Century to respond in any way. I made repeated calls to 21st Century. I left numerous messages and finally one day I reached a live supervisor who promised he would look into it. Two weeks later: still nothing. The claim went to the collection agency. I told that person the story. She "by-passed" the system and finally talked to a supervisor who reported that it had been "archived" and would take time. Two working days later I was told that action had been taken by 21st Century and that a check would be sent that day. My assessment: 21st Century was either incompetent or thought they could get out of paying a claim.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2012
The 21st Century **! I would not recommend a dog to get insurance from them, I never received a correspondence from them. They were so confused when I called and I had just gave them $1000 to reinstate my insurance with them and two months later they cancelled my insurance for non-payment, when I never received a statement on what I owed them.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2012
My parents have 21st Century auto insurance. My mother was involved in a not-at-fault accident in Florida. 21st Century would only pay 80% of her PIP and would not pay on her med pay until she had reached the $10,000 threshold on the PIP. This does not follow Florida statute and has caused my parents to be hounded by a collection agency from Lee Memorial Health System now. Jennifer ** in 21st Century claims has really made my parents life miserable. Nobody should purchase auto insurance until they have thoroughly researched their business record. The lowest price is not always the best way to go. You get what you pay for in this case.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2011
I've been a customer of 21st since May 2008, and never really had any problems, however, I never had to make any claims, either. I just returned from Iraq, and got a civilian job, that offered me a company vehicle. When my boss picked me up from the airport, I had the honor of finding out that the rental car company could not release a car to me, and almost lost my job right there.
Shortly thereafter, I learned that they had submitted a claim, that I was in an "at-fault accident, 50% or more at fault". When I inquired, they didn't have a police report, nor did they pay anything out. I assured the rep that was because there was no accident. After over 1.5 hours, being deferred between departments six times, and being hung up on 2 times, there is still no resolution. I realized that they are not a BBB member, and clearly understand why.
I have two things to leave readers. I urge caution when considering 21st Century and look at USAA. Their customer service is honestly second to none, and make you feel like they are truly there for you. I was humiliated due to being denied a rental in front of my boss. It cost me $300 worth of plane ticket to get a vehicle, and more money for fuel to drive from Ohio to New York. My premium also increased from $75 to $176/month due to "accident". Now, I cannot go to another insurance company, due to false reports, including a false speeding ticket, and equipment failure, until cleared.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2011
Sales rep De Anne ** does not return phone calls. I called her twice, but nothing.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2011
21st Century Insurance is nothing more than a bait and switch scam. My current six-month policy premium with 21st Century Insurance is $543.57. Imagine my surprise when I received my policy renewal the other day, and discovered that my renewal policy premium will be increased by, approximately 38%. It will now be $749.81!
I have no idea why 21st Century Insurance feels the need to increase my premium by such an outrageous amount, as I have not had any tickets or accidents since I became a customer of their company last July, and the premium increase is far more than the 5% across the board rate increase, that they notified me of in the policy renewal paperwork.
Since there is no reasonable excuse for a 38% increase in my insurance premium, I asked them to give me an explanation as to why they feel that they have the right to raise my premium so dramatically. Since we live in a free market, and I am not obligated to remain a customer of a company which is trying to rip me off, I reserve the right to find a cheaper insurance premium with another insurance company. If 21st Century Insurance will not lower my insurance premium to a more reasonable amount, I won't renew my policy when it expires on January 1st.
Before I became a customer of 21st Century Insurance, I was warned by a friend (and former customer of 21st Century Insurance), that they are an unethical company, and they would dramatically raise my premiums after the first six months. As it turns out, my friend was correct, and I was a fool for believing that they were an honest company.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2011
Then we were told we were without car insurance for 5 months,which we would never go without ( also the state would have wanted our plates back if we had no insurance). Had we known this months ago, we would've fixed it right away.
It's bad enough that car insurance is a scam, but how can they do this to us? I'm sure we're not the only people who experienced this. Someone needs to investigate how many people didn't get new quotes in the mail when they were converting. How convenient for 21st century to have lots of money. We were "forced" to get a new policy at a higher rate because of the lapse - of course it was our fault, not theirs. This will be on our driving record. Now we will have to explain to D.M.V.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2011
I purchased a policy without uninsured motorist coverage and paid in full. Next thing I know, I get an additional bill stating I owe another 16 dollars because they never received the agreement to delete uninsured motorist coverage. They claim they're going to send another form out but never did. I kept calling and calling and they keep telling me they're going to send it out again. Never received the docs.
Their website is constantly denying me access and there's no way for me to get the forms. I believe in order for me to comply with their company policy, I have to be given the necessary documents and in a timely fashion.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2011
I called this company just to verify if windshield repair was part of my coverage. Then immediately they transferred my phone call to their glass repair company. They told me that they would see if I had coverage and that they needed my address along with that. If I didn't have coverage, they would, along with 21st Century Insurance, get back in touch with me by email with a confirmation.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2011
I purchased a car insurance on Friday, Aug. 5th. I then found a cheaper insurance so I called and canceled the policy on the 6th. The money was not taken out of my account until Monday, Aug. 8. So I called the company asking why they took the money out of my account when I canceled the policy. The next day, they said it was taken out on Friday. I told them not according to my back statement and it showed it was taken out on Aug. 8. The representative said the refund will be in there on Friday the 12th. I have called every day and finally, talked to a Dorthy who said she was going to call over to Payment Accounts office. I still have no refund and the supervisor never returned the call back to me.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2010
Along with my car purchase on 3/20/2010, I purchased a tire/wheel protection plan for additional $595 for 5years with another company they offer. Come to find out they never paid the company for me to have the protection plan. I have proof of the plan and the payment I paid in full for the car and protection plan. I have been fighting with them for several weeks and no one has answered me. The owner was abusive and condescending. I am a single mother and cannot afford to lose this money. I would like the protection plan or my money back. I would appreciate your assistance. I was previously stuck without having the protection plan and had to pay for tire repairs.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2010
I had a car accident on the freeway. I called the insurance for the free towing. After 1 1/2 hours, the towing truck never came. Someone called the towing and they removed my car from freeway. I paid $135 for that. Now is 35 days after of my accident and they took my car away and l don't see any money and I never signed for the release. Now I don't have a car and don't have money from the insurance. I spent all the time in the freeway with my family in danger, but I pay good money for the services that I never get.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2010
AIG changed their name to 21st Century Insurance and now is changing to Farmers Insurance. In the process, I had an accident that was not my fault as I passed a taxi driver who fully opened the door without looking and my car hit it. The taxi insurance has fully paid. I paid $1,000 for my deductible and now 21st Century or whatever they call themselves is refusing to pay and the adjuster named Bryant has asked on several occasions to get a police report and this was done at the beginning of the reporting of the case. It was obvious to me that they are not willing to reimburse me for the deductible. It is an outrage that this is the kind of robbery that we have to face with insurance companies. How long do we continue dealing in this manner?
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2010
I got a uote pais $63.50 online immediately. And then learned that they do not insure a vehicle in storage. I asked for a refund. They refused and asked for more money.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2010
I purchased a car on February 2, 2010 and added insurance on it at the same time. The California law is that you have 30 days to register the car into your name. 23 days later, I got into an accident in which I totaled the car out. So when it was time for me to settle my claim, they told me that I'm not the registered owner of the car and that I'm not entitled to anything even though I'm paying the insurance in my name. They send me a check with the finance company and the person I bought the car from and they told me to cash the check the best way I can. So when I deposit the check into my account, the bank told me that I have to go back to the insurance company have them issue me out a check in my name. When I contacted my insurance, they keep giving me the run around so I need some help to resolve this problem.
Reviewed June 15, 2010
In April or May of 2009, I switched my auto insurance provider from 21st century to Esurance. I remember receiving the notice of cancellation (from 21st century) in the mail. I had also received one from Allstate a couple of years earlier when I switched to 21st Century. 21st Century however turned this matter over to an aggressive debt collector that threatens to ruin my credit rating. How can 21st do this when all this is a routine cancellation of policy? If an attorney says that 21st can do this, I'll have to abide by it. If they can't, I will take punitive action against them. They are threatening (if they have not already) to ruin my good credit.
Reviewed May 10, 2010
On 8/16/2009, my car was parked in a lot. I was not in it. When I returned, the bumper on my 3 month-old car was damaged. The collision company quoted $470 to fix it. 21st Century paid $507.20. Now my rate has been increased by $197.44. I was told any claim over $500 puts me in a higher risk class. It's in a pool so all insurance companies charge me a higher rate. I am single and 70 years old. What a manipulative, unethical, immoral practice. $1184,64 extra that I must pay for the next 3 years is the consequence.
Reviewed April 12, 2010
When I initially inquired about auto insurance, I was told that after 6 months without a claim that I would receive $50 off my premium. November 2009 was the 6th month and prior to renewing my policy, I inquired as to why I hadn’t received the $50 off my new policy? I was informed that I would receive $50 in discount coupons and it would be sent around the end of Nov. It's been an additional 6 months, which equals $100 ($50 for each 6 month, claim free period) of which I have received nothing.
I feel that I was lied to on two occasions just so I would initially take out a policy in May 2009 and then to renew my existing policy in Nov 2009! To date, I have received nothing for each of the two 6 month periods I have gone claim free. I received my renewal policy effective May 2010 and nowhere in the policy does it reflect any discount regarding the two 6 month claim free periods. I feel that I was baited into getting the initial policy, then again to renew the existing policy with a false promise of a discount.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2010
I unfortunately was involved in a car accident on 1/9/10. I hit a raised manhole cement cover (13" in height) in a construction zone going about 45mph. I filed a claim on Jan. 11, 2010. The appraiser came out and appraised my car while the car was sitting on the ground. He appraised about $567 in damages, so I said I hit this concrete block hard with my front right tire and my tire blew and I have a damaged rim. My front right tire is now leaning about 10 degrees inward, so in turn. The appraiser said, "take it to another shop and have them check for a collateral damage". Okay, so I didDID
This time, this shop estimated underbody damage and to include my automatic driver's side seat that doesn't work anymore to be $5510. I called the appraiser like he said. This time, he and his boss arrived at the ASE Certified shop. Now, the technician showed him and his boss (this time the car was off the ground). The tech pointed to both individuals what was damaged and gave them an estimate of $5510 and deemed the car to be unsafe to drive due to my airbag light and abs light keeps coming on and off and may not deploy during an accident. This time, an estimate was not written by the insurance company, both the appraiser and his boss walked off and left.
He called me and said, "Mr. Jackson, take your car to another shop and replace the strut and get the alignment done. We will go from there and we will tow it if we have to". Lies. He just pointed out to you and your boss the damages. Why go somewhere else? So just to please them? Please note the car is unsafe to drive. So I took it to another shop. This shop and two other shops after that determined that the car cannot be fixed with what the insurance company wants because it is too much damage. So (4) different entities said the car is unsafe to drive and we cannot fix it with what the insurance company says to fix. Here it is, this insurance company is trying to avoid fixing this claim. Who can I contact for help? Now, she (Amy A.) wants me to take it somewhere else. A 5th place called Firestone. My car still isn't fixed and the insurance company is still insisting I take it to Firestone.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2010
My truck was stolen on November 20, 2009 and have yet to get 21st Century Insurance to settle claim. I have cooperated 100% while getting the runaround about their "reservation of rights" to continue the investigation "as long as they feel necessary." I am continuing to make the payments on a vehicle I no longer have and loss of income for my business that was to depend on that vehicle. Not to mention, the stress I am going through. They certainly had no problem taking my money for the 6 months of insurance!
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2009
We had an AIG insurance two years ago and decided to switch to Traveler's when the insurance was up. The switch date was about a month prior to the expiration, so we mailed in the Traveler's form to inform AIG of the cancellation and get our money back. I guess AIG at that time was in the middle of the credit crisis and claimed to not have gotten the letter, even after calling multiple times. Well the insurance lapsed and they issued me a new policy without my permission and continued to charge me.
After several phone calls, I thought this was settled until I received a collections notice from Vital Recovery Services Inc telling me to pay them the $160.57 I owe them for the first month of the new policy that I did not authorize. They stated that they can continue to issue policy and that I informed them too late so the things are charged. I don't think a company has a right to force coverage to someone who had already switched company. Sorry, I am just a little guy and they are a big company so they can do whatever they want. Plus, we all bailed these terrible people out with our tax dollars so they can go on their holiday spree. AIG/21st Century, now Farmers - shame on you!
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2009
I have been a loyal customer of 21st Century (formally known as AIG) for the last year. I didn't have any problems with this insurance company until a month ago. When I renewed my policy, I decided it would be more convenient to get set up on autopay. Well, of course, my payments had come out of my account every month on a regular schedule until last month. When I called 21st to ask why my bill hadn’t been taken out, they said that we were using our vehicles for business purposes and that we would be dropped from our policy. When I reassured them we weren’t using them for business purposes, we faxed them a form stating that we weren’t and they said to wait till September to pay August’s bill because it would take time to process the paperwork.
I called back in September to pay my bill and I was informed that after renewing my policy that my premium was to be raised by almost $100. After hearing that, I told the operator to make sure that autopay would not be set up for September because I was going to shop around for a lower premium. He said nothing would be automatically taken out because it was a new policy and I would have to set up autopay again.
Later that week I signed up with Progressive, which ended up being cheaper than I was paying before. Well, my husband called a few days later and said that 21st Century had just taken out $774 from our account. This was not authorized. I had no idea this amount of money would be taken out of my account and didn’t have the funds to cover this charge. As a result, my account had $350 in overdraft fees and my account was frozen. When I called 21st Century, the operator was talking in circles and eventually said that she would not be able to refund the full amount or cover the overdraft fees.
I then asked to speak to a manager. After letting him know that the charges were unauthorized, he put me on hold to listen to the phone conversation I had with the operator that told me I would not have any money taken out of my account. The manager came back to say that he listened to 5 minutes of the 20-minute phone call and didn’t hear anything about autopay being discussed. I assured him that it was discussed at the end of the phone call. He said if I wanted to dispute it, I could fax in my overdraft fees and then he would listen to the whole call.
I finally gave up and just asked that he refunded my money. I then called my bank and they said if 21st Century was able to refund the full amount, we could claim it under fraudulent charges and they would take off the overdraft fees. So I sit here still waiting for 21st Century to refund my money. The operator said I would have to wait 5-7 business days before I saw my refund and there still isn’t a guarantee that I would get the full amount back. I love how they are so quick to take my money, but so slow to return it.
Meanwhile my account is frozen, I have no funds and my husband and I were supposed to go on vacation this weekend that had to be cancelled because we don’t have enough money (due to the $1,000 that was unexpectedly taken out of our account in the last few weeks). 21st Century has horrible customer service and will do whatever they can to take your money! I would not recommend this insurance company to anyone!
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2009
This company is a total scam! Stay away! But you can play games with them, that is a hoot! They always call from an unknown name/unknown number on my caller ID. They have called me numerous times. First, it's a telemarketer who is calling from India I think (because of the accent) who asks if you are behind on your mortgage. Then, they transfer you. Today, I am transferred to a young girl who is an "opener" who will transfer me to a loan officer after she gets some info. I told her I had already spoken to her company and had asked to be taken off their list. I proceeded to ask her about their "program.” I am in the mood to have a little fun! They want you to pay your mortgage payments to them and not pay your mortgage company while they work their magic (with angel dust, of course).
I tell her that I think what she is suggesting is illegal. She proceeds to tell me a personal story about her ex who went through Wachovia who lowered his payment for a short time and then it would go up later. I told her, “Well, they did provide a solution for the immediate time being, so what?!” I continued asking intelligent questions which she cannot answer and all of a sudden she says there is an intercom announcement to go to a meeting and she must go. The State of California needs to shut this criminal operation down. They are preying on desperate people trying to save their homes. Shame on them - they will get prosecuted soon.
Reviewed July 22, 2009
I became stuck in my Jetta back in July of '08. Since I had roadside assistance, I called 21st Century who sent a tow truck driver to help me. The tow truck driver arrived 5 hours after (when I called in to see where he was, the rep also thought it to be funny I was stuck on a mountain and told me to call 911). The tow truck driver then hit my car trying to wedge me out and would not provide me with any of his information after wedging me onto a boulder. The total cost of the damage was well over $4000. I found out his information from my insurance company and filed a claim. I had to pay the deductible ($550) until the claim was sent to his insurance (Progressive).
The tow truck driver told his insurance he did not hit my car and did not wedge it on to a boulder and caused undercarriage damage. I was then told by his insurance that because my witness was a friend, she was not a witness. I was denied and out my deductible. I advise everyone to be careful with 21st Century’s roadside assistance as well as Progressive. It is not fair I had to pay for the damage that the tow truck driver that 21st Century called for me caused. A year later, nothing has been resolved.
Reviewed July 20, 2009
I purchased the insurance from Insurance Answer Center, LLC on June 3, and paid $200.96. The insurance papers arrived about 2 weeks later. I signed and sent them. A week later, I received a letter stating that they needed more information. I contacted them and was informed that my information is not in their system. They said they would take care of it right away. I called a few days later and was told that I am still not in their system, that it would take seven to ten days. I called seven days later and was told it is taking longer but not to worry. A day later, I received a notice from the DMV that I am not insured, and the following day, the police stopped me and impounded my car because of no insurance.
I called 21st and they said they would reimburse, and not to worry, my insurance is active, they would report it to the DMV and all should be well. Today, July 20, I received another letter from the DMV about lack of insurance, and have received three different billing statements from 21st. I called and they told me that they investigated and found out that the $200.96 was not cashed by them though I have a payment receipt from them. They are requiring me to send them my bank statement for verification. I explained that I have a receipt from them, but they are insisting on a bank statement, and they are insisting that I pay three months by this Friday, or my insurance is canceled. I am angry and frustrated with them. They are playing a game, have terrible customer service, and I need to know what to do.
Reviewed July 20, 2009
Well, 2 days prior from the due date, I canceled my insurance with 21st Century and got insured from a different company. The next day, I called the 800 number at it says the policy has been cancelled. On the due date, they charged my bank account. I called them and they said they have sent me a check in the mail but it's been a month and I never got it. Now, my calls won't connect because my policy number is not on the system anymore. Now, I'm going through my bank to try to recover the money . Don't trust them.
Reviewed June 17, 2009
The loss was on 11/29/2008. AIG (Adam **) stated that the loss was $573. That dollar amount seemed high to me since I only lost two paint chips and the other car had a small dent. I had backed up and inadvertently hit this car. The dollar amount has changed several times since then. The clue report stated $981. The letter of experience stated $1002. Now 21th Century states $1,230. After writing a letter, I cannot get a copy of the California over $750 damage report, a copy of the real damages and their repair so I assume someone is cheating in this matter. I've driven for 50 years without tickets or accidents so my premiums now have been hiked because of this scam. Premiums have gone up $800 a year.
Reviewed May 19, 2009
Do not use this company, they are a scam! I was contacted back in December of 08 by these people who informed me of the loan modification and how they could lower my monthly mortgage by around $200 and change my interest rate to a 30-year fixed and to as low as 3.9%. I agreed to use their services for a fee of $1800 and was advised to quit making payments to Bank of America for my mortgage. I was constantly calling them, requesting for an update on the status of my modification, and was able to contact a rep named Jackie only a few times in which she informed me that the process took a long time and that everything was going perfectly and that they would be contacting me once the negotiation was finalized. Other than talking to her personally only a few times, none of my calls, messages, or emails was ever returned by anyone, and I would be on hold for up to 30 minutes sometimes just to talk to someone.
It's now mid-May and yesterday, I received a letter from B of A informing me that my modification proposal had been rejected due to insufficient income and that foreclosure proceedings were soon to follow. I freaked out and called B of A and talked to a manager in the negotiations dept. who informed me that 21st Century legal had only contacted them 2 times over the course of 5 months and that the reason my modification was rejected was because they did not have any of my financial information (i.e., annual income, bills, etc.). All this info was given to 21st Century upon agreement of services along with a hardship letter, paycheck stubs, and other documents. These guys didn't even try to negotiate my mortgage. Once I gave the B of A rep my financial info, he prequalified me for a loan mod and now it's processing through B of A.
I am now in the process of trying to get my $1800 back from 21st Century, and have tried to contact them several times via phone calls, voice mails, and emails to no avail. It's almost as if they are avoiding me and once I get through and give the receptionist my name, I then have to hold until either I hang up or they hang up on me. I am currently pursuing legal actions against these people, so if anyone has info that could be useful, please email me. Also, any legal advice as to steps I should take would be greatly appreciated as well.
Reviewed May 1, 2009
The short of the story is I called to cancel my 21st Century Insurance policy after deciding to switch to another company. They told me to request it in writing of which I did. They came back to me in email requiring proof of insurance before receiving my refund. I believe they are overstepping their bounds and are invading my privacy. It seems to be a silly thing but it simply is none of their business who I do business with or if I am actually insured. I think they have their noses a little bent out of shape for us switching companies. We gave them a chance to be competitive but they just wanted too much money for the changes we were seeking.
Reviewed April 28, 2009
After receiving billions of taxpayer’s money as bailout, 21st Century Auto Insurance is now suddenly charging for online payment. The reason is they partnered with Western Union and WU charges for the service. The website was working for years perfectly fine and did not cost the consumer anything. On the contrary, we were encouraged to pay online. This means that 21st Century/AIG - soon to be Farmers Ins - simply is trying to milk the customer now directly as well, after having milked him as a taxpayer for the millions of $$ in bailout money. It is neither necessary nor fair and shows a complete disregard for the woes of us, the end consumer, who already have to help clean up AIG's failed investments. This should be forbidden.
Reviewed April 21, 2009
They have contacted me on my personal cell 4 times in the last 18 hours. They don't speak well and they say they are there to help with mortgage refinance. I don't need that help and I've asked them to remove me from their list. This happened 4 weeks ago as well.
Reviewed April 1, 2009
This company is actually AIG. They recently changed their name. Anyway, my home insurance premium went up $600 for this year?! I have never filed a claim and nothing has changed. All the phone rep could tell me was that the cost of building materials went up?! Please! Is there anything I can do? I feel like I am really being taken advantage of here. I bought my house for $150,000 in 2006. I am not in a flood zone. My initial premium was $635. Now they want $1,305?! I am cancelling our policy and looking for a new one. But if there is anything I can do about this, I would like to because I feel like they have gotten away with enough!
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2009
I signed up for car insurance with 21st Century because they gave me a lower rate than the competitors while I was rate shopping on the internet. But a few weeks later, they contacted me saying that my premium went up. I asked them why and they did not have a reason. They made something up and tried to give me the runaround. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and paid the higher premium but something did not sit right with me. When I shop for car insurance at a reputable place, I pay the premium in full and that's it for six months, so I was kind of bothered my premium went up in the middle of the term.
Subsequently, it was time to renew my insurance and I even got my girlfriend to get her insurance there too because when we were rate shopping, we got the lowest initial quote from 21st Century Insurance. But lo and behold, a few weeks later, my girlfriend and I both got letters and phone calls from these insurance scam artists saying that both of our premiums were going to increase right in the middle of the term when we already paid in full! We were not giving them the benefit of the doubt this time. Three strikes in a row.
Shut these scammers down! But no, the government bails out the parent company AIG so everyone can keep robbing from the poor to give to the rich. Needless to say, we cannot rely on anyone to help us. All we can do is vote with our wallets. I say stay far away from 21st Century Insurance unless you want to be scammed!
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