AARP Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford Reviews

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About AARP Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford

The AARP Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford offers car insurance for drivers in most states. Coverage comes with multiple perks, and special savings for being safer, more experienced drivers. Applicants must be registered AARP members and at least 50 years old, but those who qualify can get a free, no-obligation quote in eight minutes or less.

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  • Designed for senior drivers
  • Member-specific discounts and perks
  • Free quotes
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  • Must be 50 or older
  • Available only to AARP members

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2017

    I would like to say from the outset that my husband and I have the best credit rating, and have never missed a payment for insurance in the history or our driving since ages 16. We went out of the country for a month. During that time, our credit card was stolen and used for unauthorized payments. We got another credit card number. We had just moved as well, a month prior to leaving the country, and as you well know, the possibilities for mistakes regarding getting mail at a new address, etc. are exaggerated due to a new move. Because our credit card was stolen, the monthly auto payments ceased on our insurance, of which we had no idea. We did not receive anything from Hartford regarding this (although they said we did) and we did not check our email during this time, as we were away internationally and on vacation.

    Two months' payments went by unpaid due to their not having our new credit card number, but we were not contacted properly. Our insurance lapsed and to this day, we have nothing in writing saying this and were never contacted. Can't they pick up the phone for God's sake??? Some of our other auto payments were automatically switched to our new credit card number. This lapse has caused us tremendous problems. One of our cars needed a tow, and because we called the insurance company for that, we discovered we had been unknowingly driving without insurance, which thankfully we did not get caught!! Otherwise, we would not have known! We then had to rent a vehicle with insurance since we had no insurance on our own cars!

    Also, not having insurance caused it to be more difficult to get insurance and more costly!! We have had it with Hartford! They said they would call back in 48 hours, not 48 business hours, which was incorrect. We have talked with supervisors, and executives, and even offered to pay for an entire year in full, to no avail. I cannot believe that such heartless people, that are so rigid with their company policies and do not take any circumstances of people into consideration are working for ELDERLY people. I totally understand why Hartford’s rating is sooo low! Please consider dropping them as your carrier!

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    Staff

    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2017

    I had no difficulty filing my claim. Everyone after my car was rear-ended, went above and beyond to make sure everything was correct. An extremely dedicated and responsive company and all aspects are fantastic. It took them a while before justice was served, but once the ball began to roll there was no stopping them. I am highly excited about this company and highly recommend it to everyone I am associated with.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2017

    I’m an AARP member. I called Hartford for an insurance quote. They charge a $500 surcharge for new policies. I have a flawless driving record and have never heard of such a thing. It’s ludicrous. The representative was clueless and totally disinterested in offering any sort of explanation for this.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2017

    Stay away from Hartford Insurance/home or auto. Just because it is promoted from AARP, doesn't mean it is cheap!!! They are rude and improper!!! I joined Progressive Insurance for my Auto and saved $1200.00. Then they lied to me about my condo and released me... which was a blessing! I also saved for my Home Insurance.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    My car was parked on the side of the road when hit by a driver insured by the Hartford. The Hartford admitted that there were no good comps for my vehicle. The adjuster said he could reimburse me for a vehicle exactly like mine except with higher miles. My vehicle had 98K miles. The comps were between 130K and 160K! I argued for two weeks and asked to speak to a supervisor. The supervisor said the exact same things, verbatim, as the adjuster. "My hands are tied. Our valuations are figured by JD Powers and we must go with what they determine." Long story short, I cannot replace my car for the amount of money they are offering me.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    After retirement we decided to go with the Hartford because they are a part of AARP. BIG mistake! We have a lapse in coverage and needed an SR-22. We were told that they would send this off. Of course they didn't do it. After receiving a letter from the DMV I contacted the Hartford and was told that they would have to look into it and get back ahold of me. No one CALLED! So a week later I remembered I hadn't heard back from them and called. I was told that they are CANCELLING my policy! I was told, "We don't insure people like you!" I asked if I'm cancelled, where was my letter of cancellation so I knew to get a new policy. I was told that even 1 week later they haven't even drafted a letter to us, it would go out in the next few weeks. By the time the letter would have gotten to me my policy would have lapsed! You guys are so screwed up!

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    A few years ago, heading back to NJ from Delaware, dead of winter, cold and more cold. My engine blew, (that's another story). I called the Hartford which I had purchased through AARP. Told them my situation, older guy, super cold, middle of nowhere, and I have a heart condition. The person on the other end of the line, said, "We'll have someone there soon. We won't leave you there." Because the car was dead, I could not get heat or charge my phone which was fastly approaching zero. They never showed up. On top of that, the towing they covered was useless and I was stuck with a 600.00 towing fee. When it came time to renew my policy, I, of course did not. Now have AAA. Hartford should be called "Heartless".

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017

    I had an auto policy with this company. They were very helpful when I had an accident, but the good comment ends here. I was notified to make a payment on September 19, I called and told them I could not pay until the next day (my bank deposit wouldn't show until the next day). They told me that was fine, apparently it wasn't. When I called the next day to pay, I was told the policy was cancelled and they couldn't reinstate it.

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    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017

    After retirement we searched for affordable insurance to cover our main home, a rental home and also our auto's. The Hartford was reasonable. Four years later I called the Hartford to try to get cheaper policies. The rates still seemed high after review with higher deductibles. So I shopped around and found a much better rate. Rather than call and cancel with Hartford I chose to let the policies just run out. Not a problem until I received a late notice by several days for our rental. I called the Harford to make sure it was cancelled. Apparently calling was a big mistake. I was now charged for a policy extension, a late fee and service fees and the threat of being sent to collections. My lesson learned. Don't insure with The Hartford.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017

    My son was hit by a 90+ y/o driver that has insurance from The Hartford. #1, why are they even insuring 90+ y/o drivers? I received my initial settlement offer from The Hartford, specifically Johnny ** and it wasn't even for the correct vehicle edition. Nor did they give me credit for any aftermarket parts and only provided me an extreme depreciated value for the 1 week old, less than 1,000 mile wheels and tires I had just placed on the vehicle. I informed them of this and he told me I could research the correct vehicle type and submit it to them along with any receipts I had for the aftermarket parts.

    After 2 emails and 3 phones calls, I finally received a secondary offer that was extremely depreciated values of our aftermarket parts, wheels and tires as well as below value for our truck. We only wanted to be made whole through this process and now to re-buy a similar truck, aftermarket parts, wheels and tires, we will be out over $3,000. This company sucks, they only provide the bare minimum of reimbursement, of which will not cover the actual work or damage to fix your vehicle. Still battling them over the medical claim that left my son in casts on both wrist and unable to swim during his junior season and possibly forgo scholarships that have been presented to him. Stay clear of The Hartford.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2017

    In December of 2016 I was in a car accident, my first ever. The Hartford raised my premium $300 per year over the next 5 years. Every year the amount can drop supposedly. The accident happened early one morning on a road that had patches of black ice. I was going to my daughter' s house to babysit. Even though I was going slow when my car hit that black ice there was no controlling the car and it went over a hill. There was no other car or person involved in this accident. I was not charged with the accident.

    I have been driving for 57 years without an accident or ticket yet my insurance was jumped this amount. I think this is outrageous.and so does all my senior friends. I feel The Hartford has used my premium monies and is not standing up to their advertising that says how much they care. Obviously they only care about their pocket and AARP must agree to have this company represent them. Shame on The Hartford and AARP. Seniors BEWARE.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017

    The Hartford would not renew my home insurance in Augusta Ga because I had put the house up for sale. As a consequence they raised my Auto Insurance Premium and kept raising it which seemed to occur every couple of weeks. On June 5, 2017 I canceled the policy and was told I would receive a refund of unused premium in about 14 days. To date, Sept 18, 2017 I have receive no refund. I have called the Hartford several times and filled out a written form request. Even after sending the Cancellation request I still received bills. By phone I was told I owed no money and actually was due a refund of about $850. AARP The Hartford is a total rip off. I will not be renewing my AARP membership and I cannot recommend the AARP and the Hartford to anyone.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2017

    On 9/2/2017 I called for road service and for over 2 hours I talked to so many different people, it was unreal. I was always connected to the wrong department so they said repeatedly. The end result always was we don't have an account for you. It seems that every few years it was someone else BP/Amoco - GE - Allstate, etc. I just found an anniversary letter from 12/4/16 with one membership number and then an annual renewal notice of 12/6/2016 with a different membership number. They keep telling me they don't have enough information to help me - a different replies each time. They want me to call and presently I don't think it is a good idea. We ended up calling AAA - we were signed up and towed away in less than an hour.

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2017

    My Mom was a customer of AARP/Hartford California for 17 years! She went into the hospital for two months and they cancelled her insurance for non-payment. We repeatedly tried to explain to them that she was in the hospital for that entire period of time unfortunately in another state. They could also see that she had made a payment days prior to going into the hospital. She had recently moved so although family was checking her mail there were no bills from Hartford being forward from the old address and we did not know that she paid insurance monthly. They refused to reinstate her saying that their underwriting policy is now more strict. They checked her history and could see that she had never even been late on a payment in 17 years which is a long time to be with one insurance company. They simply did not care. We believe it is because she had a low rate and they rather just get rid of her. No customer loyalty what so ever!

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2017

    My experience with AARP/Hartford Auto Insurance was great, until they raised my bill by $400 dollars. By the way, no tickets, no accidents, and no nothing. However, they felt it was necessary to raise my rates!

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    CoverageSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2017

    The AARP Hartford program is advertised as not raising your rate for an accident. FALSE ADVERTISING!!! I had caused some damage to my vehicle and just found out my car insurance went up 30% for the renewal!! This is usurious!! Stay away from this company!!! Additionally I tried to place my homeowners insurance with the Hartford. The idiot agent refused to sell large enough coverage to actually insure my home. They are a horrible company to do business with.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2017

    Terrible Hartford/AARP cars insurance. We bought the cars and a home insurance with the Hartford just a year 2015-8/2016. They charged us $1,850/year for 3 cars (Honda: 2002, Lexus: 2006, 2010). They set up the online payments and never sent us the payment bills to our address. They told my daughter to get online to get a safety certification for student discount. I was waiting for my daughter and forget to pay online bill.

    When I logged online and made a payment, I figured out that I was disable to pay a bill online. I called two agents in Hartford to explain to them, but they didn’t listen and accept online payment. They never sent us a bill by mail, only the email and my mail in a scam box. After they cancel without send us a note, the Hartford report to MVA. MVA charged us $150/per car. A total fined of $450 for 3 cars, it was so depress and learned that our cars without protection. We paid $45 for AARP, I think they just wrapped money and not doing good. Please aware and get away from this Hartford insurance.

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2017

    AARP/Hartford Auto Insurance is a company that cares about their insured. I have had other insurers and by far this is indeed number one. Prior to enrolling with them I had another carrier and on a scale of 1 to 10 they did not even rate a 1. I had a car stolen and I had to do all the background checking. The car was in tip-top shape, and after it was stolen and recovered arrangements were made for an appraiser to come and appraise the vehicle. The appraiser NEVER showed up. In case you are wondering the company that has my extremely poor grading is: Liberty Mutual. I also have my home insured by Hartford, and will hopefully never switch. When my car was rear-ended a while ago, they IMMEDIATELY went to work in an attempt to get the deadbeat that caused the problem. Unfortunately, they were unsuccessful for he had no insurance. I find this company extremely professional in all aspects. I also have my home insured by them.

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    Claims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2017

    My husband fell asleep at the wheel and totaled our car. The adjuster came out, took photos and paid us MORE for the car than we had paid for it. They were absolutely amazing! I have in my lifetime never had so many good things/thoughts about a car insurance company. They are right in there with the top of the line on needs, no matter what level you may want. Service is outstanding from start to finish. Who could ask for more... oh, the proof is when you have to file a claim. Outstanding all the way around.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2017

    Seems as if the insurance companies have a five year rule on accidents, at fault, your fault, no one's fault. Making a fortune on premiums. Last accident I had I was following a car in right hand turning lane when he slammed on breaks. Pulled to parking lot and not having my phone he used his. Refused to call Police but talked to his insurance (Allstate) for over 42 minutes. Told them he was OK, all this recorded. After I left he drove to the ER and tells them he injured. Hartford never investigated this but raised my rates $7,080.00 for 5 Years. On fixed income, retired this rule killing senior citizens.

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    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2017

    We paid monthly through our account via auto pay. Our account was compromised by scammer at gas pump, therefore we were sent new cards. Unknown to us a payment was not paid. Hartford made no timely effort to notify us that payment was not made. We were notified August 1st. for a June payment. When we called to rectify situation, we were told we were cancelled. We unknowingly went one month without insurance. If an accident had occurred during that month we would have sued them, because we could have proven there was very poor effort of notification to us. That is a weird way to run a business.

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    Reviewed July 21, 2017

    I was happy with Erie Insurance for 10 yrs. I joined AARP, and they said they can save me thousands... So I went to Hartford. I paid 138.00 a month for Me my wife, and daughter, 3 cars as well. I should of known a year or so, now I went to just 2 cars, because I retired, I don't need a car. Still 3 drivers, I got a bill from 138.00 went to 241.00 per month just like that... I should of known after 10 yrs. with Erie, the 1st time I move, I get a snake bite... No tickets, no wrecks, nothing.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 18, 2017

    Last year I talked to a good agent who told me if I kept my broken car on my insurance with just comprehensive I could get a reduction due to multiple cars. Later after I paid up the policy I kept getting harassed by agents demanding more money. Finally they straightened it out and I got an apology. This year I was told that I wanted my broken car reinstated and I would have to pay for 2 cars full insurance. I told 4 agents this was incorrect and I would like to see the form I filled out. They said they would send me a new form which I promptly filled out and sent back. This was over a month ago then I received a letter saying my car insurance would be cancelled in 6 days.

    When I called on Sunday I talked to a very disagreeable agent who finally sent the form which I indeed had filled out incorrectly. It was poorly worded and I misunderstood. I told her I had sent the correct form a month ago which she said they never got. So instead of followup as to why they had not received the new form they decided to cancel.

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    Claims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed July 6, 2017

    I was hit at a stop light by a 90 year old driver and caused a 4 car pileup. The old man had this company and after the claim was filed they said to get estimates on the work my car needed, it came up to $4500. They said they were only covering $3100 and that they needed the shop to send them the photos. They did and refuse to cover it after they told me to get it done. Now that it has been repaired they say they needed to see it. Ryan ** and Alyssa ** are liars. I hope to God one of their clients don't hit you or they will do the same to you.

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    Claims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed July 4, 2017

    I recently got a letter from them saying my umbrella policy would not be renewed. They gave 4 claims in the last 5 years, but in none of those claims was the accident my fault. Three of them was where I was not even driving my car, parked, or was sitting in it with the engine turned off. On the fourth one, there was no damage to either car, so no claim was ever processed, but they still counted that against me. I brought that up with a representative, but they could not explain why I was treated so unfairly. Their remark was "that's our underwriter department." So that's why I am discontinuing my business relationship with them.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 28, 2017

    I was hit by someone with The Hartford policy. Not surprising the other driver lied and said it wasn't his fault. My main issue was the adjuster for Hartford who continuously lied to me. She told me that they were trying to determine liability and took statements and my evidence from the accident and then told me the only considered was his statement. I went through the unpleasantness of giving a statement and getting evidence proving that their client was at fault which she said would be considered and then told me only his statement determined their decision about liability. Do Not Trust These People.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2017

    I have been with Hartford Ins. for a number of years with no accidents or tickets for the past 20 + years. When I called for the reason for the $230.00 dollar hike and after waiting on the line for a while, they told me they rec'd information from a third party, when asked they said maybe it was a mechanic, when asked to explain they said they could not (did not make any sense to me). I then cancelled my ins. for auto and home. I thought AARP would not allow things like this to occur.

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    Claims HandlingSales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed June 27, 2017

    We were happy with the quote we received from Hartford last July and we changed insurance companies. As new AARP members. My husband handled the transaction. I pay the bills and we drafted the payment out of our American Express Account. The charges were set-up quarterly. Neither of us received any notice or billing other than the charge to our card. Today, after thinking there was an error in our billing, I called to speak with a representative. He said they notified us by email about the rate increase and suggested we check our spam account and that is exactly where all of our billing notices sat unopened.

    All of our information has stayed the same: cars, drivers, state, address, no accidents, no speeding, no claims and good driving records. Our young drivers actually graduated college and high school. Yet our annual rate increased over $5,800 a year. We went from $242 a month to $680! $483.00 a month increase! The rep could not give me any reason for the increase. I am furious. Because of a dying parent (I lost my mom in April) and flying back and forth across country, I saw the charge, but thought it was a quarterly payment. I had no idea I was being charged this monthly!

    I will be contacting AARP and my insurance commissioner. This seems like classic bait and switch! We are in our 50's I can only imagine them doing this to someone much older like my parents. Do not switch your policy. I would have thought the rate we received would be good for a year and only get better, if we were good drivers and had no claims. I have never felt so ripped off by a company in my life. My parents owned an insurance agency and were agents for over 40 years, I have never seen anything like this business practice. It is companies like this that give insurance companies such a bad reputation.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    I was notified by my bank that our monthly car insurance rate had increased by $26.00 for no reason except that the State of Kansas had revalued the accident rates due to texting and inattentive driving caused by OTHER drivers not by my husband or myself!

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    Reviewed June 25, 2017

    Continuous mistakes in their efforts to properly insure our vehicles. Over five years they have made errors each spring and fall as we transfer vehicles for summer and winter use. AARP was of no help and didn't even return our calls. Horrible experience.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2017

    Signed up for Hartford Insurance through AARP one year ago. They were originally cheaper than the company I was using. After one year with not moving, no tickets, no accidents and the same auto my annual premium increased 50%. Thinking this was in error I phoned and ask them to verify the premium. They said that was the correct amount that they had a rate increase. Now they are way higher than most all other companies even though they keep advertising that they are the cheapest for seniors. I think what they are counting on is after they have you as a customer you will just pay the bill and not question it!

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    Reviewed June 12, 2017

    I have been a Hartford Auto and Homeowners Insurance customer through AARP for 5 years. Even I did not file any claims for the first 4 years, my premiums increased every year. This year, my new Lexus was damaged in a hailstorm. Hartford made it very difficult to take the vehicle back to the dealership for repair. Instead, they wanted me to take it to one of their preferred vendors which had poor reviews regarding paint matching. I paid premiums for insurance on a Lexus and therefore thought it only fair to have it repaired by a Lexus dealership.

    I received very little cooperation from Hartford and eventually, 7 adjustment checks later was able to get the vehicle fixed, mainly due to the tenacity and cooperation of the Lexus dealership. The repair took almost 3 months because of the back and forth between Hartford and the dealership! I had a crack in the windshield that Hartford refused to repair, saying it could not have been caused by the hailstorm. The crack was not there before the storm but was there after the storm. I had to pay out of pocket to have the chip patched. I have filed a complaint with AARP and the Texas Department of Insurance and will be dropping Hartford as my insurance provider.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 11, 2017

    I'm a 64 years old woman, retired and excellent driver, no accidents, no tickets with excellent credit. The Hartford increase my premium to $361 more a year. When call to find reason the Hartford employee told me "Because there was many accidents in AZ". Because for my coming renewal I wanted to give up certain extra plans that I have as forgiveness plan, increased my deductible, etc. He told me I can't change anything and if I'm not happy to look for another insurance. Now I'm in the stress to look for another insurance.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2017

    I have no tickets or accidents on my record. As Hartford advertised, I saved money when I first joined one year ago. Now they just raised my rates and it was hardly worth changing insurance. Disappointed.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed June 9, 2017

    They were quick. Professional and fair. Filed claims with our email quick, completed by photos. Payment issued. We have rental included in our premiums.

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    Reviewed June 3, 2017

    I changed to the Hartford car insurance because with the AARP membership I got my insurance to go a little lower than what I was paying with my former Insurance company. This didn't last too long. As soon as I made a change to my policy the price started to go up, but the worse happened last week when I replace one car with a new leased one. My policy went up more than $2,000. I was going to have to pay around $5,900 for full cover on two cars. I got the exact same coverage with other company for less than half, so I made the switch. In addition the customer service is not reliable. The website states that customer service is available from 7am to 11pm ET, I tried several times to call around 6:30pm when I get home and I always got a message that says that the office is currently closed, so whenever I needed to call I had to do it early in the morning.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed May 31, 2017

    I have been an AARP member for years. Just moved from TX to WA and going to buy a used car. I sold my car in TX. I have all information from a car I may purchase tomorrow. I decided to get a quote from AARP today. I called and a male voice came on the line. I believe he said his name was Luane, or similar. I told him what the car was. He said that because I live in WA he can't give me a quote because it is the law here. You have to already have auto insurance to get a quote. I said that did not make any sense at all. I said I sold my car to move here in December 2016. He just said "sorry that is the law." Well... I got a quote from State Farm, Prudential, and Progressive. :-( Please don't send me ads for car insurance. I now have three quotes and will choose one.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed May 26, 2017

    Ease of doing business, good business practices, and great customer service have made us very happy customers. The policy coverage and cost was also a better deal when compared to our previous company.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2017

    I have never had a ticket nor had a claim but they raised my rates 250.00 every year and would not give a reason. My opinion was because I turned 78. I would understand if I had collision but I only have comprehensives and liability on my car. I couldn't pay what they wanted so I changed to Allstate Ins. It is still pricey but not as high as Hartford. When you get older they think you are not playing with a full deck. My mind is as sharp as ever.

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    Reviewed May 24, 2017

    They have annual rates, make it easy to pay online monthly or get a discount for paying in full. Always pleasant if I call and want clarification if I should change coverage as vehicle gets older. AARP is known for standing with a quality company. I've been quoted numerous rates from other insurance companies every year and no one can compete with their rates

    I was hit from behind while waiting at a red light and was pushed into the car in front of me. The driver who hit us drove away. The Hartford did not raise our rates and they showed sincere concern that all passengers were OK. My mom who was near 90 at the time I brought to her family doctor and the Hartford paid for it. When the driver was caught and the court had him pay for the damages I called the Hartford telling them I had a check payable to me that I would endorse to them and they sent a letter of thanks.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed May 23, 2017

    Sometimes a customer service rep. can be terse when responding to a problem. I was taken aback when I didn't receive my car renewal notice in a timely manner and the customer rep. told me that even though the situation was The Hartford's fault if this happened again I would be dropped. She spoke to me like cross, rigid old auntie. Not a welcome experience and although this happened several years ago I remember the conversation vividly. Afterwards I began calling other ins. companies hoping to find similar costs so I could change, but The Hartford was by far the least expensive.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2017

    2015 I joined Hartford Auto insurance (AARP). Just received the renewal notice which increased from 2000+ to 4000+ for our 2014 and 2015 cars. My wife and I have had no tickets no accident. I never had any insurance claims, driving >50 years all over the world, no tickets, my credit score is >800. This was and is a chock. Shame on AARP recommending us such a terrible Insurance company, shame on Hartford. I can only advise, stay away from this company. I also shall not renew my AARP Membership!!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed May 21, 2017

    We have both home and auto with Hartford. The cost and the service is so much better on both of them than we have ever had with other companies. Absolutely the best experience on all counts. We have had many companies over the years and would absolutely never change unless Hartford went out of business. The only claims we have had so far are for broken glass. In each instance the glass was repaired or sometimes replaced within 24 hours. Great service.

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    Claims HandlingPriceStaff

    Reviewed May 20, 2017

    We've been seeking a different company due to overall dissatisfaction with this claim. (We had always paid premiums faithfully and on time for over 7 years). After a driver slammed into me while I was parked, and sitting in our vehicle by our mailbox with the key off, the repairs left us with an inadequate car. Our deductible for accidents was about $800 - this amount was too high, but the only one that seemed affordable when we signed up. Other companies offer better rates for deductible and other rates overall. It was processed in a timely manner, but the repairs were not totally adequate and we were left with a left car door that never closed properly. They insisted nothing more could be done. When we requested the car door be replaced rather than " fixed" it was denied, despite our dissatisfaction.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePrice

    Reviewed May 19, 2017

    Good customer service overall. AARP/Hartford had the best prices overall for auto/Home insurance. I was able to get the same coverage I had with my prior company for 1/3 less the price.

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    Claims HandlingCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed May 18, 2017

    They like insuring older people so that when, if ever there is a claim, they can tell you there was no coverage. And, because you are over 50, you must not remember. I have been with them for years and always carried comprehensive. I had never had an accident but when I filed to get my windshield replaced, they said I didn't have the coverage. I know for a fact that I specifically asked the agent to put it on when adding another vehicle. They made up a story about how I wanted to keep the cost low. I asked to hear the recording of that conversation and they told me that was not possible. To replace it was only $178 and I have paid them thousands over the years. BUT DON'T WORRY, THEY'VE GOT MY BACK. They should be saying, WATCH MY BACK.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed May 18, 2017

    I have two reasons for writing this report. First, The Hartford entices you in with a low premium rate. Then on your next billing they will sneak in huge price increases and add in coverage that you didn't request. Concerning as mostly elderly purchase this insurance and may not be aware of the increase or changes. Secondly, I have a 1M dollar liability and UI policy. After my car was rear ended, the other insurance paid right away their max of $15K. The injuries suffered have caused a permanent mobility issue. The claim is worth $300K or more according to an attorney. The Hartford offered me $5,000. The adjusters are rude, they rarely respond, and they are indifferent. They couldn't care less for their customers.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 18, 2017

    AARP is far superior than Liberty Mutual. About two (2) or more years ago I was involved with someone who rear ended my vehicle. He claimed, to the local authorities he had automobile insurance. He lied and it was AARP that went to bat every step of the way. Their investigative teams are superior, better than Liberty Mutual. Probably twenty (20) years ago I had one of my cars stolen from my carport. It was locked, but somehow the thieves were able to get in. It was recovered the next day. Liberty Mutual sent the car to a dealer that has NO EXPERIENCE repairing Japanese manufactured vehicles. I went to check on the damage only to find the passenger side mirror was torn off, and a thorough inspection with one of the dealer's inspectors. Could not drive it; for I had no key. Liberty Mutual DID NOTHING to assist me. I had to do all the leg work.

    The leg work involved numerous calls to Liberty Mutual with ZERO satisfaction. They were to send out an adjustor, which NEVER showed up. Prior to this car being stolen I had my mechanic do a thorough inspection. The car passed with flying colors. He was more than willing to tell Liberty's adjustor, but since he never showed up the point was moot. Sheepishly, Liberty Mutual called three (3) hours later stating the adjustor was lost, and can "we reschedule". I was furious, called the mechanic (he was booked solid), but somehow fit me in. The adjustor from Liberty Mutual DID NOT even take the time to look at the undercarriage of the stolen car, nor talk to the mechanic wrote the car off as a total loss and offered me less than $500 for the car, the car was valued over $2000.

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed May 16, 2017

    They processed the claim professionally and timely. But after the claim was filed, when the damage to my car was determined to not be driver error, they still raised our rates to a ridiculous level. Tree fell during a storm and landed in my car. This occurred while I was out of the country on vacation. I claimed the car, they sent us a check. Next cycle for insurance, my rates went up $700.

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    Reviewed May 15, 2017

    I switched to AARP/Hartford because I was an AARP member and would get a discount. When it came time to renew my policy, my premiums increased over $16.00 a month. I've had no tickets, wrecks or claims ever. No prior notification of increase and only explanation was the whole state of Texas raised rates. Then why be a member of AARP? You really don't get a discount.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 14, 2017

    The agents were competent and answer with direct replies for policy questions. They are always pleasant and try to be very helpful. It is a little difficult though to get to the right person, but eventually it happens.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed May 13, 2017

    Hartford was very supportive during my claim. The claim filing was done over the phone at the accident scene, was done professionally and the Rep was very helpful. Though the assigned Rep I was given was unavailable at a very important time in the claim, I was able to explain to customer service what I needed and they were very take care of me. The Rep was very helpful in a very stressful situation. I was able to file at the accident scene and give all the info regarding my car and the other driver at the same time. Though the initial interaction was helpful, when I followed up with my assigned Rep, she was unavailable.

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed May 12, 2017

    I love the auto insurance service. They did almost everything that needed to be done. I called the representative to submit a claim and she asked me a few questions. Then I decided where I wanted to take my vehicle. She made all the arrangements for me, I just dropped off my vehicle and everything was taken care off. This was great. But while the auto insurance is great, the rental insurance is frustrating. I have been trying to get rental insurance for over 4 months. They keep telling me they are mailing the forms, but I still don't have them.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed May 11, 2017

    I had GEICO for many years and was paying a very high premium. Hartford was able to give me the top coverage for significantly less. While am fortunate enough not to have had a claim, the rates and overall customer service is great.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed May 10, 2017

    I recently was rear ended. I called on Fri as they were closed Thurs at time of accident. The guy gave me a claim # & said to use that if I need to go see Dr. He said an adjuster would be contacting me via email. Never did. Then I got a call Mon but missed it. I called back left another message. She called back again this am Tues while I was getting checked out to say I don't vehicle coverage which I knew. Plus that claim # the guy gave me isn't valid as I don't have medical coverage???? So now I have a huge Hospital Bill & no help. Adjuster calls back & says she left message for other co to call her back with a new claim #. So here it is Tuesday I have horrible headaches & discomfort. But I can call the ladies in co directly for info. What exactly am I paying this co for? Think it's time for a change. Hartford is the worst I've ever dealt with.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed May 6, 2017

    My daughter needed her car towed. She called and they said to call one hour before she wanted it picked up. She called at 4:00. After 3 hours, the driver called her and said he was there and he left!!! Why would you not call her while you were there? She called 3 more times! I called and I got a guy who said his name was John... No way... He barely spoke English and when I asked him where he was located, he said India! God bless America. Allstate is a horrible insurance company... I used to have them and when I finally had a claim, they told me I didn't buy the right policy!!! They finally picked my daughters car up at 9:00!!!! 5 hours later. Absolutely ridiculous. I am joining AAA tomorrow and filing a lawsuit against Allstate and AARP... Anyone who wants to join a class action lawsuit, please contact me! I AM filing the suit.

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    Claims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed April 30, 2017

    We have been with the Hartford for 2 years. We recently received a cancellation notice effective 5/5/17, with no explanation. Attempting to pay the premium, I was told that it would not be accepted due to a NSF by my bank. I have checked my online statement which shows no attempt to retrieve funds... No indication of any overdraft, no action or posting of the transaction AT ALL to my account. I received a confirmation number for the transaction from the Hartford, yet they show no satisfaction of the transaction.

    My bank does not have a record of them attempting to retrieve the funds, either. Yet, I am being held accountable for what would appear to be a glitch in their system. I have never filed a claim with them, as my wife and I both have clean driving records, no accidents, no parking citations, etc. As they say, you get what you pay for. Their agent was apologetic, yet attempted to convince me that this was all my mishandling of my account. I have every bill/receipt for my tenure with them and nothing supports their decision to cancel my account. I'm done!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed April 25, 2017

    I was reporting an accident where I was obviously not at fault. The 94-year-old man pulled out of a gas station right into my car. When I called Hartford to file a claim, the woman I spoke to was extremely rude and said that I was partially liable because I didn't see him coming from my rear. She would not listen to my explanation of what happened. I had to file a police report and go back to take photos. There was even a witness who supported my claim. Geico, my insurance, is fighting them in arbitration, but in the meantime, I had to pay the $500 deductible to get the damage fixed on my car. Maybe someday I will be reimbursed, but I can't tell you how much stress this caused me because the Hartford twisted my words. My advice to you, aside from not using Hartford, is to kick up such a fuss at someone who hits you from behind. The police will have to be called, even if it happened in a parking lot.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed April 20, 2017

    The reason for this review is AARP is a greedy company. I have been with them for over 15 years and got one ticket and my insurance went through the roof. As one person TV stated, what good is it having car insurance, if you will be penalized for it. Again, news flash. No one is perfect. But that is taking money out of these "WEALTHY SHAREHOLDERS POCKETS" who are greedy just like a lot of these other companies. Really, 1 ticket in over 15 years. I can't wait until I can find someone else. DON'T SIGN UP WITH THIS COMPANY. All they want is your money. And you get no help from them.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed April 17, 2017

    My first coverage with the Hartford for auto insurance was $513 per year. At renewal second year was $870. A shockingly huge increase considering I have never had any claims. I called and was told by one of their agents that at the end of the year the fire protection class rating defaults back to Class 10, the worst rating possible. The agent worked with me and said the rating should be a #3 which brought the policy down to $673. I thanked him and hung up and decided to get other quotes.

    I got some pretty good quotes from Ameriprise so I went with it about 30 days ago. I got home today to find a message from Ameriprise to call them. Come to find out they were raising my auto insurance because unknown to me The Hartford put my auto insurance with Twin City Fire Insurance Company (by the name you would think this was for the homeowner's insurance, but not), and they were not an AM best rated company. Therefore Ameriprise was increasing my policy rate.

    I want to know what right The Hartford has to just put my policy with another company without consulting me first and letting me know what negative effects this would have on future policies. I paid the bills to The Hartford, the policy is on their letterhead, but under insurer it list Twin City. So now I have another decision to make since Ameriprise has increased my rates. I can get more quotes and will probably be in the same boat, and I wonder how long this will follow me. This is almost like getting your credit damaged through fault of your own.

    AARP obviously is in on this with The Hartford since you have to buy a membership to even get a quote from the AARP Hartford program. Is AARP getting kickbacks? These insurance companies are way too powerful and will continue to suck us dry, and sadly there is nothing we can do about since it is mandatory that we must carry auto insurance. I am canceling my membership with AARP as well.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 12, 2017

    I was hit by a person that have the Hartford for insurance. From day one it was crazy. They didn't reserve me a rental and I had to wait for that. Then when it was time for payment, the company that was fixing my vehicle called several times to get an understanding of when they will get paid and no response. I finally got in touch with the manager to which he said payment went out and he can't do anything more for me and that I must return the rental. Well how am I suppose to get to work? And why are you sending checks in the mail, what happened to wire or auto pay to these collision companies. This experience have been a nightmare.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed April 5, 2017

    In September of 2014 I was working on my 2006 Chevrolet Crew cab and needed to move it back a little. I had a Leer Shell on the back of the truck. I left the glass rear cover up and it caught on a strap and twisted the glass and it shattered. I figured it might be covered under comprehensive coverage. I called The Hartford and told them what had happened and asked if it was covered. After checking they said yes. I asked if I filed a claim would that cause my rates to go up. They said no. I filed a claim for $371.19. They paid $82.00.

    Last year I wanted to get some rate comparisons with other companies. One of the questions was if you had any accidents or violations in the last three years. I replied no. After checking, one of the companies called me back and said that I had an accident claim in September of 2014. After thinking about it and doing some research I realized that The Hartford had filed my claim as an accident and not comprehensive. I was told by the other insurance company to call The Hartford and see if they would change it from an accident claim to a comprehensive claim. I called and explained the situation to The Hartford, but they would not change it.

    As a result my insurance rate quotes with other companies are $500.00 higher for 6 months than what they should be because they have to go by the accident claim. Other companies have told me this should have been a comprehensive claim. This is very unfair as far as I am concerned. They know that you can not change or do anything about it. They will do anything to raise your rates. I would not recommend them at all.

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    Claims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed April 3, 2017

    I was involved in an accident that was 100% the other driver's fault. Even though the Hartford is my insurance carrier, my claims agent did almost nothing to help me out. The only real help I received was from the other driver's claims agent, who was from Progressive. I feel sorry for anyone that has had the misfortune of being involved in an accident while insured by the Hartford. Utter incompetence from every level of employee I spoke with. Just an awful overall experience. My advice is avoid the Hartford at all costs.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 18, 2017

    I found out that Hartford canceled my auto insurance policy without giving electronic notification, even though all of my bills and correspondence occurred with them electronically. When I called to complain and ask if anything could be done about the situation, I was told that it was my fault even though the electronic invoices had no indication that cancellation would occur.

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    Claims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed March 12, 2017

    After my paying them $1000/year or more for 12 years (2 vehicles), my roommate had an accident in my truck (I wasn't in it). I had her covered with my insurance. Hartford took info from the other party but wouldn't take info from me. They even used the other party's photo, which could have been taken anywhere, but refused to use mine. I asked them to slow down, but they closed the claim in 2 days, including the other party filing a claim for injury. Everyone was going not more than 2 mph (it was a parking lot accident). They probably printed up some letterhead for a fake doctor and submitted that. But Hartford believes them. Hartford's attitude was "Too bad, sucker!"

    My roommate subsequently moved out so I'll be taking her off my insurance. However, Hartford is still going to raise my rate, unless I prove she's not living here any more (and she won't cooperate in giving me a copy of her rental agreement), and will raise my deductible back to $500 and remove the "no accident in 5 years" discount!!! Even though I had nothing to do with the accident.

    I hate this company. If they ever did give me a "no accident in 5 yrs discount", my wallet never felt it. The claims person I dealt with was completely unsympathetic, was anxious to close the claim, didn't give a damn about my "loyalty" (which I supposedly also get a discount for). Not to mention, they raise my rate every year even though my car & truck get older. It's not like they're going to buy me a brand new one if it's wrecked. And their towing and rental car reimbursements were set in the '70s and won't pay for what you have to put out today. Unbelievably poor service.

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    Claims HandlingPrice

    Reviewed March 9, 2017

    The first year their price was reasonable. A year later with two vehicles that are a year older with no claims, and no homeowner claims the cost goes up. Like all insurance companies they are criminal origination. The state makes us send money too.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 6, 2017

    On a busy Saturday evening in metro Atlanta, a vehicle was driving erratic on I-85 exiting on Sugarloaf PKWY. The vehicle came up speeding from behind and jumped in front of me and slammed on brakes. I avoided the accident and called 911 from my car Bluetooth. As I'm reporting what's going on to the dispatcher the vehicle sped up and slammed on the brakes. At first I thought the driver was just drunk and driving erratic but it was obvious he was trying to stage an accident. While trying to keep my distance and avoid someone colliding into me while merging onto N. Brown Rd the driver sped up as if he was going to join N. Brown Rd since no cars was at the intersection but it had other plans... slammed on brakes and I couldn't avoid hitting him and I rear ended him.

    The driver did not exit the vehicle nor check his damages. He was driving an older Mercedes and it was clear he wanted Bodily Injury payout and some quick cash for the damages. It was obvious this was a case of "Swoop & squat". My newer Infiniti bumper was cracked and just paint from my vehicle on his rear bumper. The 911 dispatcher was still on the line when the accident occurred so she dispatched an officer immediately. After telling the officer my story he gave me a citation for "following too closely" because of the type of accident. The officer instructed me to obtain the 911 call and dispute the ticket.

    When the accident report became available I contacted his insurance carrier (The Hartford) and I explained the situation to the Claims rep CARLOS ** in TX and he instructed me to forward the 911 call so it can be reviewed. I informed him his customer was committing insurance FRAUD and he said, "IT'S MY DUTY TO BE ON MY INSURED SIDE AND PROTECT THEM!" So I said maybe after he review the tape his feelings will change. WRONG!!! Never received a call or email from CARLOS **. I even contacted his supervisor REBECCA ** in TX and she never reached back out to me. So basically if you want to commit fraud and have a company support you... go to THE HARTFORD!!!

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    Reviewed March 2, 2017

    Hartford likes to play games with you if you happen to get a ticket or accident. We paid our premium and two weeks later they send us a letter saying we were not being reinstated due to non-payment of our premium. We paid our premium and they got the numbers wrong and blamed us!! They would not get back to us about the problem!!! Would not deal with them again or tell anybody to deal with them!!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2017

    I have been paying my insurance every month with my checking account but this month I paid with my credit card over the phone. There was a mix up with my card and they cancel me. I would not have known anything until I called them to pay my homeowner's insurance policy with this company. I talk to the manager to see if he could just use my checking account that they have on filed and he denied my request and told me I had to pay the hold premium which is over 2,000 and then he change his mind and said I could no longer be in that company. That is completely wrong. The same thing happen to my sister. She paid her bill with her credit card and they put in the wrong card number and cancelled her account also. Please be aware of this company.

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    CoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2017

    I have had this company since 2009. Over the years it gets worst and worst. I recently move to SC. I tried to update my new address. I had to speak to 5 or 6 different people and they all had a different version on the story. Do you not take the time to train your employees? I had the first one say to me he had to run a credit report. I said what if I say NO. He said, "You will have to find another insurance company." One of my benefits is a lifetime lack to cancel the policy. I asked him, "Why are you threatening me."

    In the end the spiteful little dude put the wrong address on the NEW POLICY he just wrote - interesting, which cost me ALL the loss of my liability insurance because he then raised the policy almost 600.00 dollars. So all the coverage came off the policy. (That would be the bodily liability 100,000, 300,000, 100,000.) Now we are at 25,000! We are elders and we make less and less money (forget about getting all the benefits we worked hard for in this life - it's like pulling teeth to get the 401, or all the stupid pensions that are worthless, etc.)

    So my question is: WHY are we being punished to live in South Carolina? Well good luck talking to the rest of the children... "It pertains to the state as a whole." "What everybody else is doing is how they rate." That is not suppose to be our policy! We will not do business with idiots that throw you in a pool and make judgement on drivers, we do not pay for those that torment the roadway. We believe about 90% of drivers should be taken off the road. We can say that, we have been driving for almost 46 years without problems. So this policy is now screwed. As a consumer I am not happy and reading over the reviews I can see others are unhappy also.

    So what is insurance? A waste of people's money and 'legal' organized crime with a bunch of babble employees who do not know their ** from their elbow. I also like the big discounts, think I hit it on the head when he said you get a discount for dual airbags. Great what is that $2.00 for the year. PLEASE. They cannot mention this in the endorsements. I also like the fact they thought my vehicles were registered in AZ and we moved to Colorado for two and a half years. Do they think my cars can drive themselves? Guess these children think they can!!! Of course the consumer is at fault. "Why didn't you notify us." Hello why are you sending the statements to the right address with the yearly premium due? Why is the customers doing your job!!!

    What this government allowed and what big corporation did will haunt them all the days of their lives; laid off all the elders because of fear. In their big decision, these children haven't a clue how to make money. Which we learned from our elders. May God bless each and everyone the merits they so deserve. Because for disobedience comes punishment not for one but for ALL. Guess that's the point, just look around. Will hunt for another insurance company that is educated, knows how to be fair, knows what the consumers wants. That's how you make money and have God's blessings. If none is to be had, which looks like the top runner today, will drop from society...

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    Sales & MarketingPrice

    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2017

    I am an elderly person who belongs to AARP. They advertise the Hartford as being a low cost plan for car insurance. I have an excellent credit rating with no accidents for over 10 years, yet they were the HIGHEST cost for insurance! Disgusted with their false advertising. Will gladly cancel my account!!

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2017

    I was hit by somebody who has Hartford insurance. All around, it has been a really difficult insurance company to work with. I can rarely get through to the claims adjuster, they are rude and difficult to work with, and it has been nearly 2 months since the incident and I have yet to been able to have my vehicle repaired. I'm not sure how their rates are, but for the amount of hassle working with them I would not recommend them to anybody. If you have to make a claim, you will quickly find out where and how they are cutting corners to give you a better rate and regret your decision to have chosen this company in the first place.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2017

    I acquired a Hartford policy primarily due to their AARP connection. Recently filed a claim which Hartford denied based on some "hidden" clause and because they can not find proof of a phone call made by the car dealer when I traded in the old car. This Insurance Company relies on the "legal" details instead of Customer Service. BE CAREFUL & READ THEIR POLICY DOCUMENT COMPLETELY. They surely fit the description of the "blah, blah, blah" company.

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2017

    Was involved in a car accident that I caused, (no other vehicles or people involved). Police did NOT cite me, give me a ticket, violation, etc. Unfortunately, I live in a "at fault state" so I was made responsible. From the beginning and throughout a 3 month ordeal, the Adjuster and Appraiser were INEPT! I own a Mini-Cooper and cannot be taken to a regular mechanics shop. Appraiser told owner of foreign motor shop, who I always use, that Minis are made in China and to use Chinese aftermarket parts - WHAT! Owner of shop replied, "NO, Minis are made in Germany or Britain... no aftermarket parts available!" Adjuster tried to charge mechanical shop owner body shop hourly rates - NO! Different hourly rates and only did mechanical work... the ** continued.

    Once at "preferred" body shop by the Hartford, Appraiser and Adjuster refused to pay for hood replacement! There was a huge dent (couldn't be pounded out) near wheel well. Though, pictures taken by Appraiser, neither Adjuster or Appraiser recognized the fact that a Mini Cooper has a uni-body hood that continues and encompasses wheel well! I HAD TO PAY for this OUT of POCKET!!! Just some of the many scenarios I had to battle with these INEPT jerks!!!

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2017

    They are very helpful. They answered all my questions and help get me what I need to be covered. They are very pleasant in dealing with and they don't try to bankrupt up in getting insurance which is very important.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2017

    Rate Increase - I have been with the Hartford for over 10 years. No accidents or tickets. I just received my renewal notice and was surprised that in the last 2 years that my premium has increased 25.5 %. I called Customer Service and was told it was a General rate increase. I will be changing insurance companies. Whatever happened to the good old days when insurance was based on YOUR driving and not on everyone else.

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    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2017

    I had Hartford for quite a few years, not any trouble until I had a few parking lot incidents that were hit and run and most definitely were not my fault, I wasn't even in the car. They raised my rates by almost 250.00 a year, I have a good credit rating and never missed a payment. When I asked why they said it was because their rates have gone up, bologna! Don't be fooled. As soon as you need them, they are there, but they will eventually raise your rates.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2017

    Was with this company 18 years... never had a claim (accident etc). Owed them no money, payments taken out automatically out of my monthly SS check... Out of the blue they cancelled me and was rude about it!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPrice

    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2017

    The company has good service and they paid the claim after the deductible, but it basically cost us more in the long run. Their rates went up exponentially in one year and we had not had a claim for several years. Customer service claimed that everyone in our area had similar increases and it didn't have anything to do with our history, which had been good for several years. We had a bundled package with home insurance and decided to go to a broker to compare pricing and that resulted in our leaving Hartford Insurance and moving to Safeco for all of our insurance and we save over a thousand dollars in total. Although we were with Hartford for more than a decade, I think they simply assumed we could tolerate their latest huge increase. But cost is as important as customer service when seeking a reputable insurance company.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2017

    I decided to get the Hartford Auto insurance in 2013 because AARP was recommending it. This past week I had an accident and called the Hartford to make a claim for repairs to my new car. The estimator sent an app that would show me what photos to take to send back. In the meantime, I got an estimate from a local collision repair business near me. The two (2) estimates were not close. From the photos sent to the Hartford I was offered $1,500. The local estimate came up with $4,100. There is a big discrepancy between what the photos show and what the real damages reveal. I feel that the Hartford is trying to take advantage of an insurer. I have paid a lot of premiums to receive this treatment when I call on the insurance company when you need them.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2017

    Signed on after many solicitations via AARP. Good competitive rate for 1 year, then the ** hit the fan. Major increase. Asked them why and they said "Because you're 65 yrs old now." WTF. Goodbye. Poor customer service, large rate increase, deceptive practices, IMO. Still receive offers every week. Not in a million years.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2017

    They are efficient, polite, and thorough in handling details. I have never been disappointed or annoyed during a call. I reported the details and they handled the rest. I didn't have to get involved or follow up any further. Reliable and fairly priced.

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    Claims HandlingPrice

    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2017

    I called a couple dozen insurance companies for rates and the Hartford for my truck and home insurance policies is more than $200 less than lowest price other companies quoted and I received fast service when I have called them. I've never had a claim on truck but one on my house was paid immediately. Very easy to pay on their online site.

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2017

    I am disappointed in that I was hit with a 200$ increase this year. A reward for not having any tickets or accidents in the last 5 years? Most insurance companies are out of control, making us pay for claims of other people. Sick of their practices.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2017

    We switched to The Hartford when we were shopping for Auto rates this same time last year. They quoted very low rates so we made the change. We have clear driving records - no accidents or tickets. I just received my renewal and have sticker shock! A $434.00 annual increase. This is for just 2 cars. Amazing. I called Customer Service and received a less than satisfactory response. He said that rising medical costs increased the rates, yet PIP didn't increase, only Liability and UM. He absolutely did not care that the rates increased or that I would have to shop around for lower rates. Very poor.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2017

    This company promised to honor my claim against their insured. I cannot begin to tell you what a horrible chain of unexplained unfortunate events I have had since October 9, 2016. First of all the driver immediately admitted fault. They took 2 months to come to look at my car. It took them until December 22, 2016 to make any kind of decision to pay for my injury and decide the disposition of the total loss. It turns out the car was not exactly totalled, but they said the repairs exceeded the value of the vehicle. They never accepted any liability for the engine or parts under the hood. I have been strapped with the cost of repairing a tampered with engine which either occurred at their assessment site or some other location. I rented a car which mysteriously got towed.

    Someone put antifreeze in the oil. Someone left the seals out of my oil filter causing major spills under the hood and causing damage to my engine. They are taking no responsibility for me having to rent a car or use Lyft even after they said they would pay for the Lyfts. They paid out the damages to the car in two separate payments and the final one they sent to a closed bank account where the "ENTIRE" electronic payment was eaten up my hacker’s overdraft fees. They were faxed the correct bank information prior to the payment by the bank manager of the correct bank. They replaced the money only after the feds told me to tell them that they had committed banking fraud. At the time the bank deposit hit, my insurance company, which I cancelled, since they wouldn't help me, dipped into the same account for a payment due (which wasn't due since I cancelled them) of $371.00!

    How would they know the date of the deposit unless there was some sort of collusion between the two companies? On the heels of that they are saying that since I am an old woman on Medicare, they won't pay me a cent for bodily injury until Medicare says ok. Medicare didn't pay my hospital bill and told them over and over. They want a letter proving Medicare has no lien. As a matter of fact, they paid none of my medicals so I couldn't get treated for a concussion! Now this is not my first accident by a long shot. Somehow they seem to seek me out. I know, however, that there is a work around for that Medicare business. No other company in the USA has done this and they all say there is a formula that you apply to the bills on the itemized statement which is accepted by the Medicare people. That estimate is available from the hospital billing department. Hartford claims is delaying me unnecessarily.

    They tampered with my bank account (took $1000 + until ACH said they should replace the money and they did), they tampered with my car, they had my rental towed, I was robbed of $500 at the correct bank, I was robbed by a pickpocket of $200, I was robbed of my cell phone twice. I was robbed of my dental partial, the back door of the car mysteriously won't close properly, someone placed the name of the previous owner on my guarantee for the new replacement tires after the accident, they took the rental after a week and that didn't give me enough time to get another vehicle. They paid me less than the car was worth because I am a OLDER WOMAN, WHO HAS A DISABILITY!

    THEY ARE THIEVES and it appears that they hire street thieves because too much happened in the aftermath of this incident. Watch out for them. Doesn't matter how old your car is, have a right to have a replacement. Doesn't matter how many claims you have had, you have a right to be treated with dignity. Strebel and her goons have made a fool of me, causing me to rent a car through the entire holiday and leaving me without a vehicle in my 60s. Not only that, they investigated me. But who is investigating them? Look at all of these complaints! But it all comes back.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2017

    The price is a little high. I had two claims with AAA, neither was my fault but my rates went up. Hartford offered the lowest rate at the time, so I switched and have since also moved my renter's insurance and business liability insurance to them. I feel the service is excellent and to that extent worth a little extra from what I might pay elsewhere.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2017

    When I signed up with The Hartford for auto and renters insurance (recommended by AARP), I was quoted a certain premium amount for each. I subsequently received a bill from The Hartford for premium amounts higher than originally quoted. I called and was told by a Hartford billing department employee the monthly amounts I was supposed to be paying and where to send the money. Months later, I get a bill for higher monthly amounts (not a renewal – this is within the yearly policy period). I called The Hartford again and was told I wasn't paying the right amounts. Mike with The Hartford says he doesn't know why I was told the wrong amounts by the previous Hartford billing department employee. The company has done this to me twice now. I wonder if this is their standard practice, because they must be making a lot of money off of the customers who just pay these arbitrary bills without questioning them. AARP members beware!

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2017

    First I want to say that in 2015 I got hit by someone who had no insurance - total lost of my Lexus (I was at NO FAULT). Contacted Hartford Ins and got an amazing service, fast and courteous responses. Got the check for my car actual value and was very fair, no complaints. Note: We have two cars insured and both of us have a 100% clean driving record. Now PREMIUM: last year we had an increase of 37% for the premium and this year another 38% increase. A 71% increase in 2 years - reasons they gave us: flooding and hurricane in SC. That's $770 per year more than 2015 (we pay full for one year). Currently checking with other insurances and most of them don't have this level of increase in their premiums. AARP may want to double check them as their provider of choice.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2017

    They keep us updated with important information. We have complete confidence in AARP and all that they promote. We like all the helpful guidance and advice that we get from AARP. We believe we can trust any recommendation we get from them, and that includes what insurance company to use.

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    Claims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2017

    The company has gone above and beyond when my car was rear-ended by an uninsured motorist, fantastic. The agents, office staff and those who were responsible for settling my claim were truly knowledgeable, courteous and professional. They all made me feel like a person, empathetic to all my needs. Over the months that followed up on the rear ending; I would say I was contacted a minimum of twice (2x) to fill me in on all the details regarding my claim. Not once during the entire investigation did the agent give up his search to obtain any answers he could find. It was after all the avenues of investigation were exhausted the case was closed. EXTREME KUDOS.

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    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2017

    We have been with the Hartford through AARP for 12 years. Last year I had my first accident in 50 years and they raised our rates $800 per year. I asked for their accident forgiveness clause and they claim we did not have that option. BEWARE of the TV commercials where they mention accident forgiveness as YOU have to request it, they never offer it and it is very inexpensive. Looking for another insurance company...

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    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2016

    After 17 yrs with no tickets or accidents, they didn't cancel but for my first ticket for over 10 miles OVER THE SPEED LIMIT they raised my premiums from $340 A YR FOR FULL COVERAGE TO $6.200 PLUS. Their ad saying they never cancel is really untrue.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2016

    When I changed to Hartford they saved me a lot of money. Hartford was a much better deal than when I was at Liberty. Only thing that bothers me is how much the policy goes up each year but that is typical of most insurance companies. My policy is due but I don't feel like taking the time to call around and when I do I keep getting emails from the different companies.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2016

    Exceeded expectations when I compared their policy to my current one. It was time to renew, and my expenses exceeded my income so I began comparing insurance policies. The Hartford offered a bundle, and the auto insurance policy had more benefits for less money. A phone call with an agent saved me even more, and the conversation was quick, friendly and productive.

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    Claims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed Dec. 25, 2016

    Last December, in 2015, the auto insurance company we had been with for three years dramatically increased our annual auto insurance premium without any justification. We took AARP's advice and switched to a new annual policy with Hartford at $640 a year. We just received our 'bill' for 2017 coverage on the same car - a 2014 Hyundai 4-door Elantra sedan. We are retired, only drive about 2500 miles locally a year, have owned our home for 15 years (mortgage free) and have had no traffic violations, accidents or claims of any kind.... Yet Hartford increased our rate for the same car and coverage to $854 dollars a year. A 30% increase without any justification!!! This is unacceptable to us, and we also believe it is disreputable to the point of constituting fraud and potentially criminal action. We have also brought this matter to the attention of AARP, who we are hopeful will cancel their endorsement of the Hartford.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2016

    Bought new vehicle. Canceled old one April 2015. Received January renewal. Still on insurance December 2016. Never noticed they did not remove since we insure multiple vehicles. Called and they would not give any credit. Zero. Their excuse was we should noticed after several billings. So beware of AARP auto insurance. What a rip off...

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    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2016

    I was with Farm Bureau Inc. for years. AARP advertised Hartford Inc. I checked their price and it was better than Farm Bureau, I bought their bundled insurance, the same as Farm Bureau but after one year it went up 300 dollars. So I switched to Erie Inc. and saved 500 dollars.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2016

    Beats the cost of other insurance companies. Though I have never had a claim, I find the customer service rep. friendly and helpful. I have cost compared over the years on both home on auto and find Hartford the least costly.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2016

    I rubbed the rear fender of a car next to me while backing out of a space. I gave the owner my insurance company's name (The Hartford) and she took it from there. They called me to discuss and confirm the facts, and all was handled quickly and efficiently from there. My rates did not go up. I've been with The Hartford for the past several years and am very happy with them. They are very efficient and courteous when I've had to call for any reason. They offer reduced rates for driver safety course and retirement driving. So far, they have met any need I've had. Very happy with The Hartford.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2016

    My parked vehicle was side-swiped by an advanced age driver. There were four witnesses that saw this happen and the driver immediately admitted fault. Only about 1k in damage, mostly parts. Should have be a quick and simple process but it was NOT. It took four days to get them to take my claim. It took them two more days to text me a link to an app to take pictures of the damage for them. Meanwhile, I am driving around without a side mirror and that seems acceptable to them? Promises to contact me were never met, there were significant delays and they ultimately gave me a ridiculous low ball estimate where the listed replacement parts don't even match my vehicle. Despite my calls and emails, I can't get a returned call now. The claims reps are downright rude. I don't know how this company is still in business. At this point my only option is to go to the expense of getting an attorney.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2016

    I was very excited to become a member of AARP to enjoy the benefits offered to people over 50. I checked into home and auto insurance and found that I could save money. At that time I had a lease vehicle, shortly after I added my daughter to the policy (18 yrs old) with her older vehicle. The price went up but I understood it was because of a young driver.

    After a year I turned in my lease vehicle and purchased a used car. My insurance didn't go down it went up. So I searched for a different insurance company, I found one and cancelled both my home and auto insurance on the same day. I received a refund for the house insurance I had paid and a month later a bill for the auto insurance. I ignored it. They should be sending me a refund for the car also.

    I now have a bill collector for Hartford telling me that I owe for the month after I cancelled the policy because if I had read their policy (which you don't receive until after you apply and pay the down payment) I would have seen that the policy continues until the following month after I cancel. I told him that they cancelled my house insurance the same day I called and sent the refund check right away. That I was told by the customer service person that BOTH auto and home insurance were cancelled. I owed no money. The bill collector told me that the customer service person for Hartford is third party. She had no business telling me that.

    I am expected by Hartford to read my policy that states that I will still owe for the month after I cancel, WHAT?? I have never had this happen every time I have switched my auto insurance. It was cancelled the day I asked them to. This person told me I have to pay him now and take it up with Hartford to get my money back. This is ridiculous and not good business practice... So do I pay the bill collector? When I contact Hartford I get a third party customer service, the one who has no business telling me anything per the bill collector. What do I do?

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2016

    I wish I would have read the reviews before I got this auto insurance. I had State Farm for years but found Hartford through AARP and I saved quite a bit my first year. I just got a 25% rate increase with no accidents or moving violations. The customer service rep blamed it on other people's accidents, then I read the reviews that everyone has experienced this. Plus I just found out I don't have first accident forgiveness. I will start shopping for insurance somewhere else. This is quite a scam for a reputable company. I am disappointed and feel like I was lied to. I worry about my elderly mother being scammed but thought I was intuitive about scams. This cannot be right. Time to shop around. Ridiculous!

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2016

    Rate increases are ridiculous. I do agree with these people. However as an AARP subscriber... I wish I didn't have to be a member. Within 2 weeks of clearing my bank I got another bill from AARP for the same amount. Terrible to take advantage of the elderly people who I know will pay this twice. AWFUL...

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    Claims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2016

    When I checked into Hartford last year, I was pleasantly surprised at their reasonable rates. Their explanation was that we were not being grouped together with all ages. We were being grouped with other seniors and since that was a more responsible group our premiums would be lower. That sold me and I bought coverage for 3 cars and 2 houses. I got my renewal documents for this year and was flabbergasted that my auto insurance increased 37%. No moving violations, no wrecks and no claims on my record. Explanation: drastic increase in uninsured driver accidents in my state. For this to be true, every uninsured driver in my state would have to specifically target just seniors to run into. The premiums on my rental went up 14% and the premium on our main house went up 6.5%. Again claims and no increase in coverage or value. This brings to mind the old carnival attractions: first they sucker you in but they never let you win.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2016

    I am writing this review because I am very displeased with the Hartford Insurance Company. The Hartford more than doubled my insurance premium on my vehicle after I was involved in a small parking lot accident where I was at fault. No damage to my vehicle, damage to other vehicle only. First year insuring through Hartford, my premium was $1,092. Second year premium same vehicle $1,270 (don't know why it increased) and now after the accident my premium went up to $2,867. I also inquired as to how long the sentence is on the raise in premiums, and was told three years. When you hear the words "traffic accident" the word accident should have some bearing.

    Why should someone be punished so severely for having an accident? If you see the Hartford's TV advertisement (which is affiliated with the AARP who are helping drivers over 50 years old) they guarantee that you won't be dropped after an accident. Well with raises in premiums like this they might as well drop you 'cause, who can afford to stay? Apparently they won't drop you, but you will be forced to cancel and seek another company. Beware!!!

    As a senior citizen, I would not recommend the Hartford for auto insurance. God forbid you ever get in an accident you can be sure your rates will more than double with Hartford. They did for me. The AARP should consider re-evaluating the Hartford as a company they recommend to their senior membership. After my experience, doesn't appear the Hartford is looking out for seniors citizens, whom most of us are on a fixed income. There are other Companies out there that offer accident forgiveness. I would consider one of them. I hope this is helpful!

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2016

    I haven't used the Hartford personally, but my landlord used this insurance when the house I rented caught fire due to faulty wiring/ rodent damage to the electric lines. Despite having no fault in the incident, as per the official fire department report and arson investigation, the Hartford still tried to recover the damages from me, first through one collections agency, then another when the first realized the debt was not valid. I had to go through a huge process of recovering the police report and disputing the validity of the debt they tried to collect several times. If I hadn't paid close attention to the processes of this insurance investigation, that was not even on my own insurance, the Hartford would have destroyed my credit and life to balance their sheets. Evil company. Don't do business with them.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2016

    I had Hartford automobile insurance for 10 years. Back in 2014, I had a car accident with another driver who had Geico insurance. It was determined thru arbitration that is was 100% NOT AT FAULT. After my yearly policy was up with Hartford, they increased my new policy $600 more. They claimed it had nothing to do with the accident but other non incident issues. This year, they increased my new policy another $200. I never called to inquire because I didn't want to hear anymore lame excuses.

    It's obvious that Hartford will consider you a high risk if you have any type of incident or accident whether at fault or not. They can't drop you because they state you're "insured for life". But what they can do is force you to leave. I have left Hartford and switched to GEICO. I have the same policy I had with Hartford for $800 less a year. Funny, The accident a had was with a driver who had GEICO. Yet GEICO is willing to give me a policy so much cheaper than Hartford. So for anyone who has Hartford, I wish you luck.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2016

    AARP which boast itself as the largest company for seniors offering the best in service and discounts is the biggest liars more so than the US GOVT when it comes to assisting seniors. Their customer service, people working for them or who represent them are the biggest liars and thieves around as they make promises and deliver nothing. Don't waste your time or money on these people and company as you will only be disappointed and will be out good earned money. AARP is the biggest rip off company in America, and would never recommend this company to anyone.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2016

    I had AARP Auto Insurance for a little over a year. I had electronic payments set up and a payment rejected due to insufficient funds. They cancelled my policy for 1 payment that rejected and could have been resubmitted and paid. It just hit before my check auto deposited. I called 2 times to ask to get reinstate and they stated that it already had been reviewed by management and could not be reinstated. Then they tried to report that I had a time period without insurance coverage. Luckily my new insurance agent worked on this and found that was incorrect as well.

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    Claims HandlingCoveragePrice

    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2016

    I was great customer, no tickets, dui, accidents or claims in 15 years. I never received paperwork for renewed this year. Only realized it till I put new registration in my car. Paid them full price for the whole year which I do every year. I never knew the requirement to have HARTFORD insurance YOU ALSO HAD TO BE MEMBER OF AARP. I be contacting all tv stations to bring attention to the injustice these companies are doing to the good people of America. Please help to fight their injustice and get a lawyer for all. How do we do internet "fund me" to get this done. Thank you.

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    Claims HandlingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2016

    My wife and I have been AARP members for over ten years and rely on their guidance and recommendations. Three years ago we decided to try AARP/Hartford auto and home insurance. The initial quotes seemed competitive and we signed up. During our three years with AARP/Hartford we had no claims, yet our annual premiums increase dramatically. Auto premiums increased annually by 7.2, 12.7, and 35.1%. Home premiums increased annually by 5.7, 13.9, and 4.3 %. For retirees on a tight budget these increases were hard to accommodate. When we contacted AARP/Hartford they seemed indifferent regarding the increases with an attitude of "take it or leave it". We chose to leave it. It seems like they underbid the initial quotes to get the business and then ramped up the premiums in subsequent years. AARP needs to do a much better job in monitoring the vendors and services they endorse.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2016

    This was bait and switch insurance. The first year was lower than any other company but in the 2nd year, they raised our bill by almost 100% because they said we live in Florida and we are in a high-risk pool. Even canceling has required five phone calls, and they kept sending bills so I am still on the phone with them. The last person, who has me on hold now, figured out that the problem really was that they added my non-licensed 17 year old to the policy and that is why they raised our rates by $170 a month. So one hand doesn't know what the other one is doing. How can they add a person to the policy, raise the rate and not check with us? Not a trustworthy company.

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    Price

    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2016

    Hartford Insurance at AARP gave a good quote for my auto and home policy. I switched from Farmers and my reward was a 10% rate increase the next year and this year a killer 24% rate increase. I have a 40 year no tickets, accidents or claims of any kind. Stay away from Hartford.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2016

    Moved to Washington state earlier this year from Texas. Phoned to let The Hartford know new location. We were then told they were canceling our insurance due to the 2 fender bender no-fault incidents. Left us without coverage. They said they would reinstate our insurance at a later date. Tried this fall and were refused again. We had The Hartford for over 16 years. No accidents until the no-fault ones. They are using false advertising saying they do not cancel for minor accidents. Am very disillusioned regarding AARP. Will not be promoting them to anyone. Have read that this happened to others.

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2016

    I had nothing but problems with The Hartford auto insurance through AARP. I received a letter from them saying I needed to send paperwork within 24hours of buying my new car. First, that time frame is impossible to meet. But, I sent what they asked for. A week later I keep getting letter after letter asking for the same paperwork. So, I kept sending another copy. Then finally I had to start calling trying to find out if they had received the paperwork. Finally they said "yes, it shows in my files." But, because I missed the first required time frame they reduced my insurance and took collision off. Again, unknown to me, even after they got the paperwork, they still did not adjust my insurance to show I had collision.

    Two years later a car hits my fender. I call to report the claim and was told I do not have collision. They said they would research the issue and told me I could put the claim into the other driver's insurance company being it was his fault. Weeks went by and nothing from The Hartford. Not until the other insurance called them and told them they settled the claim, did The Hartford call me and then all of a sudden I did have collision. All's they had to do is look in my file. Does not take weeks to do that. They actually waited until I did all the work so they would not have to do anything or spend any of their time or money.

    Talk about low life, but that is still not even the kicker. They had the balls to bill me for the adjusted amount for the full two years that they said I did not have collision. This company is bad news. Cost me money and it could have cost me much more if in fact it was my fault and there were serious injuries. I cannot believe AARP still sponsors this insurance company. I have also canceled my AARP.

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    Claims HandlingPrice

    Reviewed Sept. 15, 2016

    Several months after enrolling for this year's auto insurance, I received a letter from AARP informing me that, "We inadvertently failed to include a notice about the implementation of a withdrawal fee." Then they said that, because they hadn't notified me, they would be waiving that fee, but turned around and said future withdrawals would include the fee. First, this was not part of what I agreed on, and second, what kind of company charges you for paying your bill? The fee is only $2 but here's the problem: I said I didn't like the idea of being charged a "withdrawal fee" for paying my own bill, so I'd rather just send a monthly check. But it seems that that would cost $5 a month. In other words, it would cost me $60 a year to pay my own bill. This is outrageous! After 15+ years with them (and one small claim 10 years ago), I hope to find a new insurance company that wont search for ways to nickel-and-dime their senior citizens.

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    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2016

    I had a small fender bender last year in rush hour traffic on the freeway. The other party informed our insurance company (Hartford) and we were sent a letter saying that fault was 50/50 because we were in rush hour traffic. We were never again notified about the claim. We weren't asked for pictures, nothing. When my mom switched banks over a year later, she called to inform them of the change and to let them know that the bank account that they were withdrawing from was closed and attempted to give them new bank information. The lady was extremely rude and refused to accept the new information, saying they need to continue to withdraw from the closed account and that she should have notified them before she closed the account (like she knew that) and that if they withdraw from the closed account "sometimes the bank will pay that money". How shady!! So when they withdrew from the closed account, they got no money and dropped us!!

    When my mom called to ask why they dropped us, they told us it was because of a missed payment and then over a year after the fender bender, decided to tell us that they paid the guy 3000 dollars for the claim!! And supposedly it was 50/50 fault, we didn't get a dime... not even a courtesy call letting us know they were settling the claim and paying out! They didn't even let us defend ourselves! They didn't ask for pictures, info, nothing!! They just paid this dude from our policy without even notifying us. They then decided to deny everyone in our family coverage. This insurance company is a waste of time and really not worth having. What's the point of having an insurance company that's not on your side?!

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2016

    Bought a policy, paid their premiums and then they billed us for additional charges after the policy period had ended!! It's buried in their policies, so BUYER BEWARE!!! This was a business policy, I can imagine what they do to the consumers!!! Find someone else.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2016

    My husband had car insurance with the Hartford Auto. We paid on time. I called to make arrangements to paid my September bill by the 9 and was told it was due by the September 1. Didn't get a letter or anything. And was to the insurance had cancel. Suppose to get a grace period. This is the worst insurance company. Ever.

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2016

    Straight to the point - the Hartford insurance is terrible. They show on the commercial that they won't go up on your insurance even if it's your fault for the first time. Well I join them and paid for the whole year and someone split the top on my convertible. And I called them and the girls showed me that they wouldn't go up on my insurance because that one wasn't my fault. Well Lo and behold it took them 6 months to finally fix the split in my top then when I went to renew my insurance they went up $50. And on top of that the people that they sent me to didn't even fix the top right. They gave me a new top but it only go down halfway. It doesn't even go down all the way.

    I call the Hartford time and time again and left a message for the person that was supposed to be helping me and she never called me back. So I gave up and trying to call her again and I just deal with my car not putting my top down all the way. A co-worker went through the same thing with them. She said they just won't call her back. So we both saying we're not going to renew anymore. We rather go somewhere else and pay more money and get your business done right than to deal with these people. Because I will love to take my car back and make them fix my top right but I can't get any help from the insurance people to help me with that and if so I don't want to take another 6 months. And that's all I have to say about them. They are terrible and they need to get that commercial off the TV with them lies!!!

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2016

    We had been with AARP/Hartford Auto/Home insurance for 10+ years. Our auto insurance continued to increase, therefore I started looking to make a change. (We were lucky & found a company that was 1/3 the cost of Hartford's.) I started looking for a company that we could be under an "umbrella type" of policy for both auto/home. One insurance company told us that Hartford's records reflected that we had 8 comprehensive & 2 accidents claims.

    We contacted Hartford & found that there were 4 duplicates for comprehensive claims plus 2 accidents (1 in 2006 & 1 in 2009 - both close) all settled & closed. We were told that the duplicates were for internal purposes only, however that was not what the "other" insurance company saw in the public files. Therefore from 2006 through 2016 anytime an insurance company would check, Hartford's system reflected the original claims plus the duplicated. Of course no insurance company could offer decent rates. Since I am a 72 year old male/retired I decided to change auto insurance companies. When I did that my homeowners insurance with Hartford increased by 55%. At this point I have no faith in any insurance company.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 2, 2016

    My fiancee's SUV was keyed outside of our house and we have had problems with our neighbors. So we call the police, filed a report and found it was the neighbor's daughter that did it by admission of guilt to the officer. So we call The Hartford, they say, "Yeah we got you guys because it's criminal damage. It falls under your policy to where we waive the deductible." Me and my fiancee trusted them and they referred us to an auto body shop to get the SUV fixed. Then we find out they didn't cover the deductible after we were told they would cover it due to criminal damage.

    So overall we call them and they state someone gave us the wrong information and we have to pay the deductible, after I stated to them "You guys need to listen to that phone call cause by FDCPA regulations all calls are recorded to show what was said." All in all they did nothing to help us. Just take the money, and I'm waiting to see if my insurance gets cancelled unexpectedly like everyone else but we are in the process with a new insurance company.

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    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2016

    I switched my auto and homeowner insurance based on cheap quote by AARP/HARTFORD. After one year they almost doubled my former insurance rate and when I dropped them they kept sending me a bill for over $100 for past due payments and said I didn't cancel my insurance! Lucky for me I'd kept the email I sent them on cancellation ~ Plus I never renewed it when it was due. This whole process was a rip off to give me a Bait and Switch. I'm back with my old carrier on Homeowners at about 1/3 the cost of Hartford and will be back with old insurance on car in February. Beware of lowball scams on insurance taking Seniors money!

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2016

    Having been with the Hartford for 9 years I was surprised to find my coverage was terminated with the excuse that I missed a payment. As it turned out in reviewing my account I had actually made the payment, it was deducted from my bank account only to be reversed and the check mailed back to me after The Hartford had to pay Medical pay for a auto accident I was involved in that was no fault of my own. I was sitting at a light and was rear-ended by a teenage driver. BE AWARE!! This is a very unethical company and will not look out for you. They only want your money. If you file a claim be ready to have your coverage terminated. Now that I have read the reviews here I am no longer surprised by their behavior and I only want to let people know so you do not have to endure the grief of the rest of us and AVOID this horrible company.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2016

    I have been with AARP/Hartford Auto/Home Insurance for 25+ years. Recently (July/August) I was hospitalized for a month (with cancer!!) and I got home on the 11th of August. Upon going into my account online with Hartford to pay my premiums, I paid my Auto insurance and went to pay my homeowners. When the account came up, it said it could not be paid, so I called the number listed immediately. I was told I was 1 (one) day overdue with my payment and they had cancelled my homeowners' insurance.

    I have since had another surgery and have not had a chance until today to find some insurance. I am a 71 year old widow and totally so angry at Hartford for doing this to me. They should be SO ashamed of themselves for treating a human this way, especially someone that could do nothing about it, being I had no one to pay my premium for me. I am now in the process of trying to find auto/home insurance because I never want to see the Hartford name AGAIN!!

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    CoveragePrice

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2016

    After decades of service through AARP, I found that they were charging me nearly 100% more than the competition. When I obtained new coverage and asked them to cancel, they claim they lost more than six cancellation letters, and continue to try and bill be. With the lowest satisfaction levels I have ever seen, how can AARP continue to support this group?

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2016

    I just experienced the same 20% rate increase that many others have experienced. I switched to Hartford last year due to the AARP endorsement and the fact that they saved me money over Geico. My recent renewal quote is 20% higher for one car and 25% higher for my second car. The rep gave me the same line about there being an overall statewide increase of 15% for the state of Washington. I had no tickets or accidents on either car in the last year. The rep couldn't explain why my rates were 50% above the statewide increase. I have written to the Hartford President/CEO and AARP and have heard nothing. There are too many reviews on the Internet that are the same as mine to be a coincidence. Both Hartford and the AARP are involved in a bait and switch business - and they should be taken to task.

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    Claims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2016

    Have been a long time 20 year customer with Hartford Auto insurance. Perfect driving record. No claims, was slammed with 40% increase in my rates (yes, 40%) this year 2016. No reason give and even the Hartford agent said the company was screwed up, basically punishing preferred customers for all the claims they had to pay out last year and recommended switching! Don't even start looking deeply into this company. 60 minutes did documentary on their CORRUPT illegal activities in keeping and spending people's LIFE insurance policies, not notifying the deceased beneficiaries.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2016

    Almost all the complaints in ConsumerAffairs about AARP/Hartford auto insurance relates to unjustified rate increases. That lousy outfit has increased my rates by 20% every year for the last 4 years. I have no tickets nor accidents for at least the last 15 years. It is obvious that AARP and Hartford introduced a plan to take advantage of senior citizens by getting them to switch and then bait them. I will complain to both AARP and the Texas Insurance Board. AARP you ought to be ashamed of yourself for promoting this greedy insurance company. I will certainly not renew my AARP membership.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2016

    On August 27, 2015 I was involved in an automobile accident where I was underway on a separated roadway at 5 mph and a young woman made a u-turn from the other side of the road at an increased speed and crashed into me. In Florida, most u-turns are automatically at fault, however I was found to be at fault. I contacted The Hartford Auto Insurance and filed a claim. An underage passenger in the other vehicle filed a $100,000 claim for bodily injury through Morgan and Morgan to my insurance company. I told my representative that I did not believe that I was at fault and also that the 15 yr. old's mother had told him to stay put at the accident site to obtain the police report. I later informed The Hartford that the mother was a former insurance adjuster.

    After this I called several times to request the status of the $100,000 claim. I was treated rudely by the claims representative, who said they did not personally investigate the accident, but followed a protocol, but she believed since she was a mother that the young man had incurred trauma. I asked that The Hartford keep me informed of the settlement of this claim, which they did not. The last time I had heard from them was February 2015.

    This claim was settled in August 2016, the injured young man's parents received $20,000, for nothing. The doctors were friends of the young man's parents. The young man's MRI showed very minor issues which I claimed were already in existence prior to the accident since he was very active in all sports. He was shooting "fake hoops" around the parking lot waiting for the accident report, as he had been requested to do when he called his mother for a ride home. No one in either vehicle claimed any injuries when asked several times by the police. Please beware The Hartford Auto Insurance. They do not conduct an investigation on their own and their claims representatives are rude, unhelpful and will not provide you with updates.

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    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2016

    Several years ago I got a quote from Hartford for auto insurance based on the AARP endorsement. The quote was around $300 a year less than I was paying. I gave the quote to my current agent and he suggested if I could get the Hartford price I should take it. I did. Guess what happened. At the end of the first year the price went up more than $300. I called for an explanation and I was told that Hartford had "re-evaluated" their Illinois rates. Based on the number of Hartford complaints I see my assumption is Hartford pays AARP for their endorsement and AARP does nothing to keep an eye on Hartford's performance. As a result I ignore any endorsements or suggestions made by AARP as they are worthless.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2016

    I contacted AARP/The Hartford Customer Service, and the individual I spoke to only gave me double-talk, but no good reason why my auto insurance policy was raised by 20 percent. I changed over to The Hartford through AARP last year, and was given a good rate so I switched to The Hartford. Now one year later, with no negative issues during the past year, because there have been (no moving violations, or tickets of any kind, and no accidents), they raise my policy rate. I have 3 vehicles, a primary residence, and a rental property that I switched to be insured by The Hartford, but I do not see any benefit to me. They raised my rate by 20 percent after only one year, and now my rate is almost exactly what I was paying Allstate at the time I switched to AARP's The Hartford. This looks more like a bait-and-switch, since there is no obvious reason for a 20 percent increase.

    When I spoke to the Customer Service representative he tried to tell me that there was a large increase in auto insurance throughout the State of Nevada. He then switched to telling me that one of the reasons was because my wife received a speeding ticket, and I had an accident. When I told him that these issues happened before I switched to The Hartford, and were known by The Hartford at the time I switched, he then went back to saying that the rates were increased statewide. Again, he could never tell me why my policy went up 20 percent after one year with no accidents and no moving violations.

    I also sent an email to AARP and I haven't heard anything back from them. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, since The Hartford replied to my email by asking me to call their Customer Service, versus providing what I asked for in my email, and that is a written and detailed explanation of why my auto insurance went up by 20 percent! They can't do it because there isn't any legitimate reason!!! Bait and Switch!

    My next email is going to be on the military.com site to let the millions of active, retired, reserve and national guard personnel see exactly how AARP and The Hartford do business, and let them decide if AARP/The Hartford is a organization/company they would like to do business with. I am very sure that the unjustified amount of the increase The Hartford put on my policies will pale in comparison to what doing this type of business will eventually cost them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2016

    I am the personal representative for my late uncle's estate. I contacted Hartford in March 2016 to inform them of his death. He was due a $700 refund on his account. I have contacted the Hartford at least several times a month and each time they assure me the check is on the way. Then they sent me a letter telling me they have been trying to contact me regarding this account. I am very frustrated!!! and feeling like they are just leading me on. So beware!!!

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I was fully stopped for a red light when someone hit into my car smashing my back door. The person who hit me crossed over the double line to pass a double park car on her side of the street. I called my insurance company not sure if I wanted to make a claim but did begin to pursue. The insurance co. immediately told me to take my car to a collision place. I went. Got there was told that papers weren't faxed. Went back the next day and the collision person said they were busy that it was best for me to come back. I am disabled. It was 90-degree weather. I called the insurance co. back only to be told I had a different agent. I was given 2 different agents, besides the different person who wanted me to get a accident quote from the collision dealer I actually given 5 different names. They mailed me papers. I decided to just settle it out of the insurance because the person who hit my car said they would pay the collision person.

    I brought my car the person paid but now I found they did cheap labor. My car not fixed right. I did take my own pictures before the accident but the insurance company was not helpful to me at all. One man actually told me, "You don't have to worry about the other company paying that is why you have no fault. It is no one's fault. You have the coverage."

    It didn't matter to Hartford but it did to me because I was not a moving car. I was totally stopped so why should I have to pay a deductible so now with no help from my insurance company and a car that was fixed at a shoddy place my car not fixed right still needs a new door and it will end up costing me the lowest rate I got was $875.00 that was rec. and they promised a new door panel. The people who fixed my car gave me a door panel that had peeled paint buffed and painted over it. I'm aggravated Hartford does nothing to help their clients not even an apology for their outright rudeness and misinformation they gave me. I hope to switch out of Hartford soon.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed July 27, 2016

    We were in a pile-up accident July 2016. The Hartford has been our insurance for 30 yrs. When we called them they were worse than being in the accident. We went 10 days without a rental car (can you imagine we had to keep driving our totaled car) because we had to fight the Hartford to get a rental, as in the Hartford Claims Adjuster told us ten 10 days after the accident we were all set to pick up a rental but when we got to the rental company, they told us no authorization so NO CAR. When we called the Hartford Claims Center for rental car help on a Saturday they told us why we had to keep driving a totaled car "Our offices don't open till Monday cb." The sheer egregiousness didn't stop - they switched adjusters without notifying us. They told us that we had to file through other parties insurances. Our insurance broker has been apologizing to us but, c'mon man.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 27, 2016

    My mother insured KIA Spectra 2007. They told her that The payment will $175. Later one day they send us papers saying, "Your monthly payments changes because accident that happened". We wonder and call them back. They just Literally changed the payment without reason. We never had Accident with the car. This is disrespectful company. I would have banned the Managers and who ever build it. The agents are rude and disrespectful. I have been on hold on the phone more than 30. We call them back they said, "We gonna transfer to your agent". That agent never answers nor call us back. This is sad how people trusting this and they betraying people. I would've rate -5.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 16, 2016

    It has now been over 3 months and still waiting for my 2006 Mini Cooper S, (pristine condition) to be totally fixed! I was involved in a 'no fault accident', police came and no tix or fine to me. I am 63 years old with absolutely no history of tix or fines. My 2006 Mini Cooper S has only 47,000 miles on her (for 10 years, good history and deemed a 'safe driver' thru the Hartford). I was able to have her mechanically fixed thru a foreign motor shop owner for $3200 with whom I've always used. Appraiser from The Hartford told owner of foreign motor shop, "All Mini parts are made in China." NOT true at all ("Mini parts are made in Germany or Britain", shop owner replied). And even if appraiser wanted him to use after market parts, too few to use for Mini. That was battle # 1.

    Battle #2 - Mini is drivable and used 'preferred' body shop thru The Hartford. Again, appraiser is totally inept! Appraiser accused me of 'more damage' that I supposedly did in same area of original damage AFTER mechanically repaired. WHAT!!! I know what 'they' are trying to do - Mini was considered 'totaled' after 3-4 weeks in mechanical shop per appraiser but fixed leaving me with a balance of $1,050 for body repair - WHAT! Body repair is about $5,000 and the Hartford is stalling! I don't think by laws in NH that once mechanically drivable, The Hartford can 'total' my car!!! TOTAL JERKS!

    Have escalated to Supervisor as Insurance rep and Appraiser totally clueless. Ready to write to corporate. Supervisor was helpful at first, but, as well, caught in lies per email correspondence to me. I keep all emails, responses to them and documents from 'them' and they ARE just SIMPLY THE WORST company for car insurance. I am a responsible 63 year old woman and was 'sucked into' by AARP - The Hartford!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPrice

    Reviewed July 16, 2016

    Called for auto quote since I am over 55 per AARP referral. Was provided a monthly rate of $318 due to a no fault accident. Hartford advertises "will not be dropped due to accident" and "accident forgiveness"... such advertisement conflicts with what they actually do. If you are found not at fault per their advertisements you should not have that held against you, especially when you were hit from behind while sitting in traffic! AARP should not only disassociate themselves, but the federal government should do something about this company... Borderline discriminatory!

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed July 15, 2016

    My car died on the side of a six-lane highway today. I called the insurance company to request a tow. They referred me to the correct people for that. I was informed after 45 minutes of waiting that I had no tow coverage. I was horrified, as I have (I thought) always had road service. Apparently I have it for the motorhome, but not for my vehicles. I do read the fifty pages of legalese they send every year at the beginning of the insure period, but never realized that I did not have road service. The road service on the motorhome is included, but it is not obvious that it is not included on the cars, and all three are bundled on one policy. Considering the costs and the few times I have ever needed road service this seems to me to be a pretty petty way of bilking the customer.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed July 15, 2016

    When another vehicle cut me off in traffic and scratched his rear quarter panel on my bumper, the police accepted his word that he had been run into by my truck. This went to arbitration and even though Hartford had pictures showing no damage to my bumper and my explanation of the accident (The courts had disallowed the police report). I have not had an accident or ticket in many years. Hartford accepted a judgement against me and raised my rates. They may have lower initial rates but they make up for it at arbitration. I no longer insure my three vehicles with them and have found superior coverage.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2016

    My insurance for 2015 was $1034. My premium for 2016 is $1930. I called The Hartford and was told that my wife had an accident, which she had. We paid the $785 to Enterprise to settle the claim. We did not claim anything with Hartford. But, because she had an "accident", our premium went up even though Hartford had paid nothing. AARP should be looking for another, honest, company to carry their insurance. I'm quitting Hartford and AARP. They are both full **. "Taking care of the +50 group". Right!!!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed July 12, 2016

    I called to make a payment and to inquire about a shopping cart hitting my car. Never filling a "claim" only to find out that I had been cancelled. The rep stated that I just needed to fill out a form and fax it back so I did. When I called back the rep started probing me for questions about the shopping cart hitting my car. I said I will talk with the claims dept if I need too! Made another call to the Hartford only to find out that they will not reinstate my ins because my car was hit by a shopping cart. Wow... I never even filed a claim. She said this is to protect them just in case I wanted to file a claim later and to save the company money. But I have been paying you money just for situations like this.

    Are all ins. companies like this? I haven't had any tickets, accidents or anything. Just questions! Just in case you decide to get ins with this company make sure you don't have to use them for anything because they will canceled you afterwards. Just for asking questions!!!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    I am writing on behalf of my uncle in north Las Vegas who does not have access to a computer. He has been with Hartford for eons, no claims, no accidents, and recently received an unconscionable rate increase of almost 40%. No reason was given other the number of accidents in the area, so the rate is jacked up because of zip code of residence. He called to complain, got less (far less) than satisfactory customer service. So he checked with other companies and found a savings of $576 a year with USAA, which is an excellent company. Obviously when he called Hartford to cancel, they didn't much care. From what I've read on this site, I'd stay away from Hartford with a 10 foot pole or longer.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed June 15, 2016

    April of this year I wrote the following to AARP on my Hartford insurance. After getting my first speeding ticket in more than 30 years, Hartford wanted to raise my annual premium $150.00. I had to drop my Comp to afford continuing to have auto insurance. Then I get my annual bill and find out it went up $38.00. I wrote the following, which they responded with the following, but I never heard anything more, so I called them. Got the run around about how they are the only insurance company that guarantees a rate for a year... blah, blah, blah. What get me more than anything is my home insurance has increased year-by-year as well, and I've never filed a claim. Hartford says that because of my age, which I'm only 60, and of course their costs they have to raise rates yearly.

    Funny thing is, Hartford only insures people over 50. You know why? Because they have the best driving records, least accidents and tickets. I'm looking to change. This false advertising that they do isn't worth the small difference. However, most insurance companies are in it for the profits. It's that 1% wealth hitting Americans.

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    Claims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed June 6, 2016

    My rate just went up over $200 per year. The reason? I was told I drove over 7000 miles. I have not had any accidents or claims. I may have put incorrect info on a questionnaire about my odometer reading. It was probably an 8 and I read 0. The fact that as a senior, a good driver who used the Truelane program, I feel totally betrayed by this AARP Ins. program. If I had any claims I might understand an increase.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed May 30, 2016

    We have been with the Hartford for 23 years - so you would think that they would appreciate our business!! Wrong! You are just a number to them. They canceled both our home and auto insurance with no notice to us - I heard from our bank. We always pay the full amount due in advance and have had very few claims over the years. We have a very high credit score. What happened - new technology. Instead of sending our bills and notices out by mail as they have always done in the past - they decided to email everything. Well, the emails did not arrive due to technical difficulties with the server we use. So they just canceled us.

    When I found out what had happened, and offered to pay the amount in full on the spot, we were treated like dirt. We were told to find other insurance - they had no sympathy whatsoever for our situation. We did not know for weeks that we were driving around with no auto insurance and that our house was uninsured. We will never trust that company again. We found immediate and friendly service with Progressive. We had also found State Farm to be good.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed May 25, 2016

    They refused to send me the 100.00 dollars for a tow I had because it wasn't pre-authorized. This is the worst insurance I have ever seen. There is no phone coverage for every section of the USA. So how can you call for authorization if there is no phone. STAY AWAY FROM THIS INSURANCE.

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    Reviewed May 12, 2016

    My husband was comparing auto/renter's insurance quotes online this past February 2016. We discovered very low rates for both Progressive Insurance and the Hartford. (Note: We have had State Farm coverage for the last 10 years and have been very happy; however, this year, despite having no tickets, claims, or accidents, our insurance rates went up). I contacted the Hartford by phone to confirm the rates that my husband had received online. I spoke with Don, who confirmed the exact same rates for both auto and renter's insurance, with the added information that in Michigan, where we now reside, we would be required to purchase a yearly $16.00 AARP membership, to be eligible to purchase this insurance. I asked many questions and wrote down specifics that Don communicated, including monthly checking account withdrawals, monthly fees, etc.

    Two months passed, and I decided to contact the Hartford again, though this time I spoke with a representative named Bonnie. I asked the same questions of Bonnie that I had asked previously of Don, then tweaked (changed) both deductibles to our auto and renter's insurance. Bonnie gave me a quote for each that was a combined $24.76 cheaper than the rates that Don had quoted. Elated, I contacted Hartford again, two days later, to purchase this insurance and to give them our financial information. This time I spoke with Arlene, who listened attentively to my two previous insurance quotes from Hartford. When I asked her to confirm our most recent quotes from Bonnie, Arlene put me on 'hold' to check out this information with her supervisor. Ten minutes later, when she returned to the phone, she stated that she could not give us the rates that either Don or Bonnie had quoted me in earlier conversations.

    Despite no changes to our driving record(s), non-attendance to driving school, or previous claims to State Farm Insurance, she stated that we would now be paying an additional $58.03 for both of our insurance coverages. I objected and asked to speak with her supervisor. She asked if I had a written statement (through the form of e-mail) from either Don or Bonnie, confirming the quotes they had previously given. I stated that I had taken careful notes, and could recite specifically what I had discussed with each agent. Bottom line: poor transparency. We ended up staying with State Farm. I am very disappointed in the Hartford's treatment of us (I contacted them a total of three times, with my husband spending time online getting quotes from various insurance carriers). Arlene offered no apologies, and I intend to file a claim with the BBB for their inability to back the rates that are communicated over the phone.

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    Price

    Reviewed May 12, 2016

    I made an inquiry for an auto policy pricing. I received 4 different prices each getting higher as the procedure went along. I told them that I needed to talk and confirm with my wife to proceed. However, on the 1st of the month I discovered an unauthorized draft pulled from my bank account. It was $100+ higher than their quote and higher than my current policy. This to me was misrepresentation and theft. Now I must wait 12+ days to get my money back. AARP this is bad representation for what you try to portray. I wish I had read the reviews prior to thinking they were an honest company.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed May 11, 2016

    They lure you in with 50+ premium discount deal then increase your premium few weeks into the policy. They quoted me $1450 for 2 cars which I thought was very reasonable. Then they went more than tripled my premium to $4558 because they claim there was a person living in my house who had a permanent address. I told them they don't live there and they said I had to prove it.

    WHAT? How do I prove someone DOES NOT live in my own house? They didn't make sense so I wanted to cancel my policy. But they said they can only refund $450. WHAT? So that's $1000 for 2 month coverage? THEY RIPPED ME OFF. So I am suing them. In conclusion, the customer reps were rude, unprofessional and all they wanted to do was get more money out of me. So buyers beware, they will do and say anything to get you to pay and bleed you dry. Avoid hartford at all cost! Run like hell when you hear that name... Hartford. They are rip off company and they don't care how they do it. You have been warned!!!

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    Reviewed April 30, 2016

    Even though I HATED AARP's politics Big Time... they appeared to be the cheapest car insurance for us old folk. All fine & good until one renewal period when they attempted to overcharge me by a couple hundred dollars. No accidents/no tickets, but my insurance was substantially higher. Called & inquired... he just kept cutting the amount DOWN w/each of my questions. Never apologized nor admitted any wrongdoing. Thankfully State Farm (who I used to have) offered me a policy for less plus I no longer had to deal w/AARP their yearly membership fee/their awful magazine/their dreadful politics or their "criminally negligent" car insurance agents.

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    Reviewed April 28, 2016

    I can 100% relate to all the contributors on this site related to Hartford Insurance Company! They are dishonest deceitful and unethical. They claim to have the best policy on the market and charge the premium to match it. The truth is they do not have the best policy on the market and their customer service is non existent, where their staff members prefer to argue than resolve concerns or issues!

    Today 27th April I learned that Hartford canceled my policy on the 22nd April without prior notification. In fact from the day I obtained the original quote on their dysfunctional website, (Which is not user friendly) it has been a disaster. I have tried numerous times to set up Eazipay on the website. Won't let you do it. I have informed them several times. Could not even e-sign my policy documents. They said they were having issues with their website! I have to pay online with my credit card or ring in to pay. I have a number of payments that are collected from my card every month by institutions like clockwork, not Hartford.

    We were involved in an accident on the 31st March, on Interstate 4 Orlando. It is a stop start scenario day in day out where the traffic comes to a halt for no apparent reason. This happened to us and it was an elderly lady who stopped dead in front of us. We had nowhere to go. Obviously we are deemed at fault which is fair enough. The Police stopped and suggested we swap information but the lady wanted them to make a determination. The damage was minimal. Left side of the fender popped off the clips. No other damage.

    The officer found me at fault as we went into the back of her. Not unexpected, but did not write me a ticket as it is a notorious piece of carriageway. In fact the same thing happened 2 minutes later a little further up but in eyesight while with the officer, the elderly lady was indecisive and could not even rejoin the carriageway. The officer had to assist her to get back on the carriageway. We were not given any information on the lady. I tried to inform Hartford numerous times and found myself on hold for up to 45 minutes no answer. I am a Realtor so in and out of meetings.

    We received a letter from Enterprise Rent A Car a couple of days ago saying they believe I am at fault and this is the first information I have related to the accident, so I contacted Hartford again today and spent an hour before they answered my call. I told the representative I could not find my policy online as I was trying to notify them about the accident. She said "Your policy was canceled 22nd April for non payment of the installment." I said "I did not know anything about them canceling the policy." Unbeknown to me they changed the premium and collection date. At no point was I notified about either.

    The representative said "You can reinstate the policy then deal with the claim." She put me through to customer services to someone rude and nonchalant. I have never missed a payment on the policy. She said "We cannot reinstate the policy for the missed premium." I said "Put me through to your Supervisor." I got the same thing. So I have asked to speak to someone from their executive department. I am told I will hear from them within 48 hours. At this stage I am stunned by their behavior, leaving me without Insurance while my Wife was out with the vehicle! Disgraceful.

    After reading all the reviews here I can see I am not alone and indeed there appears to be a history and pattern of the same behavior, shocking company and customer service. The truth is they did not renew because of the accident and then stating they canceled my policy because I missed one premium by 2 weeks though they did not inform me of anything. They said they sent an email. I must have seen it, so effectively calling me a liar. I asked "If you had notified me A) You had increased my premium from $147 to $160 do you not think I would have called to ask why? B) Further if you sent me an email to say I had missed a premium and you were going to cancel my policy I would not have called to pay my premium before cancellation?" This is a joke as are the Hartford.

    I am going to sue them for negligence and discrimination. They know what they are doing but they think we are all idiots who have no clue. Honesty it seems is not the best policy. I could have just not said anything about the accident, reinstated the policy as offered by the first representative, then informed them of the accident later! Complete BS. HORRID COMPANY, HORRID PEOPLE, HORRID POLICY.

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    Reviewed April 25, 2016

    I took my vehicle into their appraiser and he estimated $2000 in damage. I then took my auto into my own collision repair. I have 1000 deductible. I received a check at my home for $645. Upon inquiry they said they have someone else who could replace windshield for 200 cheaper. Then I received a call from body shop and he told me Hartford would only pay for aftermarket headlight lens. My car is 3 mos. old 4,000 mi and they want to put Chinese made lens on a $46,000 vehicle. Mind you I have been with them for approximately 6 years both home and auto. It would have been a difference of $365 more and they absolutely will not bend because to quote "Your car is not new. Had it been new we would have put OEM parts on." My car is 2015 purchased 3 mos. ago! Stay clear of this company. I am an AARP member. Correction I was an AARP Hartford customer.

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    Reviewed April 22, 2016

    We have been with AARP/Hartford (auto and home) for 15 to 20 years. We noted car insurance premiums were extremely high on the last invoice. I got quotes for SAME coverage from several other major insurance companies. Long story short: after about an hour of waiting and being switched from one person to another, I was told they "have a new plan for me" which lowered my annual premium over $600. However, they took away the vanishing deductible I had earned over the many years (never had a claim).

    Based on my experience, one might think they (Hartford) are ripping off many senior citizens with creeping rates who have been loyal customers for years. It doesn't seem Hartford is looking out for Hartford. The AARP should reconsider their relationship with the Hartford. I certainly do not trust Hartford or AARP after this experience. If the Hartford were truly looking out for my best interests, they would have not attempted to gouge me. Buyer beware!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed April 21, 2016

    Initial estimate for a car involved in an accident in Trinidad Colorado overlooked obvious damage to the hood and windshield from flying debris. After the estimate and repair and two subsequent visits to the repair shop the windshield was not repaired and I was informed by a broom pushing employee that the Hartford estimate did not include the windshield replacement because they were "told" to repair everything underneath. After two hundred miles or so miles and having problems with Enterprise rental car (no drop off location) in Trinidad, I called the Hartford Company seven times to reach "Josh" and the CSR could not locate him or find his name listed at Hartford. I did manage to reach voice mail and "Josh" called me back. I explained my situation and the apparent lack of communication between the adjuster and repair shop, to include my frustration of course.

    My conversation with "Josh" went from poor to worse after I gave him the communication failures from the beginning to the end of the whole entire customer service disaster. Apparently you cannot reach the agent in the afternoon. The CSR may or may not know who your agent is even after you give them the claim number and policy number and English as a second language is sufficient enough of a factor to interfere with normal conversation on their part. I spent time to call Hartford customer service 7 times, and Enterprise Rental car eight times to find assistance and because of my remote location and location took hours for me to find help.

    I am not convinced that the platitudes and apologies can make up for a terribly bad experience with Hartford. You simply cannot put a positive shine on this shiny piece of excrement. I recommend a different insurance company with the resources and ability to help the average customer and the desire to give good customer service.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed April 12, 2016

    Their online price guarantee is not honored. Buyer Beware!!! I received an email with their online price guarantee and they would not honor it. When I went back online to continue with auto insurance even with a reference number included the Hartford online site could not find it. Needless to say I started a new quote it was higher! Had to call their 800 #. Needless to say their representative danced all around this issue saying there had been computer glitches and actually tried to tell me to read below the line of guarantee that this was only an estimate and could change but that is if you change deductibles, etc. Very upset since AARP recommends this insurance. I called them and they do not log complaints.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2016

    My advice if considering the Hartford: Under no circumstances be involved in an accident, at fault or not. You will be rated as accident prone and will experience an increase in rates, which as starting out were very competitive.

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed April 11, 2016

    We were involved in a rear end collision. Stopped at an intersection waiting behind two cars. The first vehicle making a left hand turn at a green light and waiting for oncoming traffic to clear before that vehicle could complete the left hand turn and we could proceed through a green light, when a vehicle hit us from behind at a speed of approximately 35 mph. The driver of that vehicle stated that she didn't see us stopped, was watching a man walk down the street and stated and look, he isn't even there now.

    Immediately my husband had a terrific headache, felt like his head was going to explode. He didn't want to be transported to the hospital by ambulance but we promised that as soon as we got home, unloaded a few groceries that we had in the vehicle we would go to ER. We did proceed to go to ER and upon examination they found that my husband had two frontal brain hemorrhages. They kept him in ER overnight. He suffered with headaches every day for 3 months.

    Finally after treating with a very good acupuncture doctor and chiropractor (the Neurosurgeon) did absolutely nothing to help him, his headaches and backaches subsided. My husband never complains of headaches. The person that hit us had the minimum amount of insurance (Nevada General) that she could obtain for the State of New Mexico and only partially paid for my husband's medical bills. We have paid for the best coverage possible through Hartford Insurance - $250,000 for each person, per accident to cover underinsured and uninsured motorists. They are refusing to pay a reasonable and statute allowed amount for pain and suffering therefore we have to sue our own insurance company.

    Don't be fooled, you get what you pay for. They may brag about low insurance premiums. Now we know why. They don't want to pay anything to their insured. We have always paid our premiums on time each and every month, and paid for the very best coverage and this is the kind of treatment we get. State Farm is the very best insurance company. Their premiums may be higher, but at least they stand behind their insured.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2016

    I was recently in an auto accident. Having not been in an auto accident in about the last 40 years, I was not familiar with the procedure working with my insurance company. Hartford event number **. Kasey ** handled the liability and he was very helpful and it was quickly resolved. Linda ** handled injury. She said since I had coverage The Hartford would cover it. She, also, said that I would have to take a form to the Doctor to fill out. She said she would be out for a few days and if I should call someone would return my call. I did call. The form never arrived and no one returned my call for 3 or 4 days.

    In that time it occurred to me if I allowed the Hartford to pay my medical bills the cost of my auto insurance would probably increase. So I called the other insurance company, USAA. They agreed to pay 100% of the medical bills and, also, paid $500.00 for pain and suffering. So it is abundantly clear that speaking to Linda ** was a waste of my time. It is, also, clear that Linda ** was working in the best interest of the Hartford and certainly not in my best interest. So my question is this the Hartford's policy that your client handle everything? Please take note that I never want to speak with Linda ** again. The reason should be obvious.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2016

    I am 53 live in MI where you are already raped to drive a vehicle. 2119 per year. No tickets or accident, bad credit, divorced. Got sick and short paid 50.00. They cancelled me with 138.00 credit then told me in order to reinstate I had to pay the balance of 6 months 974.00. No other options, the only way to keep my insurance. If I let them cancel me then my insurance just continues to go up. I had to take a loan out on a paid off car to keep my insurance over 50.00!!! No one and I mean NO ONE would work with me. I am also sending a complaint to AARP who suggested them to me. I will not renew with The Hartford and if I ever hear of anyone considering them I will steer them away!!

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed March 31, 2016

    In October of 2015 my mother was told that she could no longer drive, so she sold her car. She contacted the Hartford customer service number and canceled her car insurance as of October 31, 2015. Their representative assured her that the insurance would be canceled as of the end of October. At no time did they ask for written termination. She continued to receive bills and called their customer service department three more times. Each time she was assured that her insurance was canceled. I did check to see if the automated payments were coming out of her account, as I'm also on the account, and they had ceased.

    To date she has never received a cancellation notice. However, she just received a past due notice for her policy. It appears to be their habit to prey on seniors. I have notes from the initial and second times she called their customer service line, as I helped her with the calls. I definitely WOULD NOT recommend either The Hartford, or their branch of AARP Auto Insurance.

    To date I've done the following: Lodged a complaint with the BBB regarding the Hartford, lodged a complaint with the Hartford sales and marketing dept. regarding poor customer service and deceptive business practices with intent to defraud the elderly, lodged a complaint with the AARP regarding their predatory practices, lodged a complaint with the Attorney Generals of Utah, Washington, their business location of Kentucky and their headquarters state of Connecticut regarding your predatory practices, lodged a complaint via the Comment form on the Hartford corporate website, lodged a complaint via the Hartford Facebook, lodged a complaint via the customer service survey form on the Hartford site. Hopefully other seniors will be warned to avoid the Hartford and AARP insurance.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 30, 2016

    Rear ended by a hit-and-run driver 12-18-2015. Suffered from Tinnitus (ringing of ears) so severe that I needed hospitalization at one point. My balance and stability also affected. After extensive testing, Doctors say I need $6400 hearing aids (2) and an additional $4950 Tinnitus device. In addition need PT to regain stability. While they will pay for my twice weekly chiropractor visits at $30 each, they will not pay for any inner ear problems.

    Hartford has tracked down the hit-and-run driver, but refuses to turn her over to police or give me her information. However they say that based on the interview they did with this felon, the accident was not serious enough to cause my head injuries. I can no longer drive a car and walk with a walker to prevent falls. My hearing is totally destroyed. Hartford sends me to phantom employees with phone mailboxes always full. When I ask for supervisors, they say they will e-mail phantom... Last time I heard from him was 21 days ago. AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS. They will not protect you when you are in need.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2016

    I had Hartford Insurance coverage on my car for over 10 years and never submitted a claim or had an accident or received a ticket. I noticed they started increasing my premiums every year. The second year I inquired why my premiums were again increased. I made inquiries with the third year increase. I never received a justifiable reason for any of the increases. In fact the third inquiry response was to connect me to several different departments with no explanation from any of them. I cancelled my coverage at that point. I would not recommend Hartford Insurance to anyone at this point.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2016

    I have a perfect driving record, have been driving for 38 years, no tickets, no accidents, until early last year a lady who had a bad driving record and hardship insurance hit my car. The police report clearly stated she was at fault but Hartford decided it was 50/50. Their cost to repair my car was $331. My renewal came in with an accident penalty and went from $1290 to $1900. They do not stand behind their customers! Instead of arbitrating they take the easy way out and say 50/50 leaving drivers who aren't at fault with marks on their records! Progressive wrote a policy for me today for 42% less than Hartford. Hartford was overcharging the whole time on top of requiring me to purchase Triple A membership. Do yourself a favor, save money and don't go with an insurance company who won't stand behind their customers and who overcharges!

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    Reviewed March 11, 2016

    I switched to AARP/Hartford two years ago since they offered a significant discount. However, they increase the premiums every year even though I had no accidents or claims. The first year's increase was $204, the second year $228. I complained and their reason for the increase was because of where I live. I feel that the amount of the increase is exorbitant. I'm in the process of getting quotes from other companies.

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    Reviewed March 11, 2016

    We were just informed by The Hartford that after many years and no claims, our premiums would be going up by 20% because we were sideswiped by another driver. The other driver's insurance company accepted 100% liability and paid our damages. While this is not remotely fair, it was actually very good news for us since it sent us running for the door and into the arms of Flo at Progressive, which saved us approximately 40% per year! We had thought we were getting a good price because of our AARP discount, but obviously we were not! Moral to the story: shop around.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2016

    Was involved in an auto accident with Washington State Troop Nicholas ** 20 May 2015, when he failed to obey basic traffic laws and WSP protocol. From my 2nd phone call to my adjuster, Doris ** (adjuster) treated me like I was responsible for the accident. When I informed my PIP adjuster Robin ** that I was filing a claim for my property damage against the State of Washington, she proceeded to tell me that emergency vehicles were immune from claims (as if she were a lawyer). I won my claim. The Hartford has been a nightmare to deal with. From their horrid customer service, losing documents form my health care providers, and refusing to pay my PIP lost wages with any kind of consistency. DO NOT USE THE HARTFORD, at all.

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2016

    We received a bill from the Hartford for an additional $20.00. I called and found out that they charge to add a mortgagee to the policy. I have never heard of anything so ridiculous. I checked with our previous carrier (AAA) and they assured me they do not add cost for changes, and they hadn't heard of anyone doing this until I called them. I asked them to credit me the fee, but the person I spoke to refused and said no one else I talked to would. VERY unsatisfied... especially from a large company such as The Hartford. Since they brag about their low rates, I guess they have to nickel and dime people to death to make up the cost.

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2016

    Call to get quote and discussed everything. Agent set up everything and told me if I called back later, everything set up to go forth. Called back an hour later, the lady asked same questions over. I told her everything was in the system for me to pay. She comes up with close to 1000 pay difference. Unacceptable. After reading reviews, I know it's a blessing that I didn't pay any money. Scamming folks.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2016

    AARP/Hartford has told me they will not write a policy for me in South Carolina even though they gave me a quote (looking at my claims) 3 months ago. FORGET THEIR LIFETIME RENEWABLITY!!! They said since I moved to a new state they didn't have to continue coverage because my previous state had to continue because they allowed 3 claims there but only allowed 2 claims in South Carolina.

    They said they would be fined if they wrote my policy. I asked if this was a state regulation and they said it was Hartford policy so who would they pay a fine to? Themselves!!! They refused to send me any higher in AARP/Hartford's resolution area and refused to give me the corporate headquarter's address or the names of the CEO CFO or Board of Directors. By the way my 3rd claim causing them to cancel me was a $300 claim for a car backing into my car in a parking lot!! Do not believe anything their ads on TV say... or from your AARP Magazine.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    Being an AARP member and after seeing numerous advertised claims of significant savings by switching to Hartford Insurance, I bit and made the phone call to get a quote. After about 5 minutes of hoop jumping on the phone I was given the opportunity to leave a number stating that I would be called back. I received a call from a Hartford agent within the hour and we proceeded to iron out the details needed to give me a quote. At 61 years of age being empty nesters with no insurance claims, accidents, or driving record history, and my wife and I both with excellent credit, I was optimistic of some savings. The process on the phone including discussions took approximately 20 minutes as the agent was able to access my insurance and driving record information online to complete the quote. The agent was pleasant enough however the quote was outrageous when compared to what we presently pay for Homeowners.

    Our current homeowners is $1,590 per year with 1,000 deductible all losses. Hartford's quotes was just under $4,700 per year with same deductible BUT $1,500 deductible on any wind and hail claim as agent said in our area (Minnesota), the higher wind and hail deductible is the lowest option they offer. The auto portion of the quote was within $50 per year per vehicle. We have a boat also but was told would have to speak to another department about insuring that. At that point I realized we all were wasting our time due to the tune of an increase of $3,000 per year over what I presently pay for auto and homeowners. The agent said she was surprised there was such a difference and noted that usually they are more competitive. Confirmed that the quotes we talked about would be e-mailed to me which I did receive. My frustration is with the fact that they were not even close while they claim and advertise significant savings in most cases.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    Hartford only wanted to pay a 154.00 of a 550.00 ER Doctor bill. So now the doctors are billing me for the difference. They failed to pay the over 1300.00 dollar hospital ER bill so the hospital filed a lien with the county I live in for that amount. My credit rating will be toast after this is over, what a nightmare.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2016

    Called the Hartford for a free quote to see if they could beat my long time insurance carrier, as suggested they could via their commercials. Wrong. Their quote was 30% more than Erie. I didn't think too much about their promotion to offer a free calculator with a quote as I was just after the quote. But then I questioned their honesty when I didn't receive the free gift after 2 months. I called them 2x after this, 6 weeks apart after they promised it would be immediately shipped. Never received it. Granted, many others have more legitimate complaints with this company, but this shows that they are not honest, do not keep their promises, and are not a reliable company to deal with.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2016

    One of their insured rear ended my wife at 35mph while my wife was at a complete stop in stop and go traffic. It took them 10 days to take responsibility for the accident and issue us a rental car. The auto body shop contacted them to come and issue the car a total loss, which took Hartford another 7 days to do. Our claims adjuster, Dustin **, was very dishonest with us, and went days without returning our calls and emails. We still have not received a payment for our total loss, and the claims adjuster has not returned our calls and emails for 4 days now. We left messages with his supervisor that were never returned. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER.

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2016

    I'm a busy man with a schedule busier than President Obama and because I ran out of ink and was tied up all evening, I couldn't print out my policy, therefore no proof of insurance though I paid for it upfront. I can't reach anyone after business hours. Life is busy enough, I don't have time to wait for documents that should have been emailed to me when I purchased the policy!

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    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2016

    I called Hartford Insurance for a quote, the quote was high, but reasonable of about $1800 for the year. Considering I did have a speeding ticket on my record, the first in over 10 years. The kicker was that they wanted me to pay $1050 to start the policy. I am 53 years old, single woman with limited income with a good driving record. When I asked why such a large downpayment, the only response I received was because of the vehicle I drive (2012 Jeep Compass) and the first ticket in 10 years that I received in May. Since I have been driving (age 17) I have a total of 4 tickets in my life. Hartford's customer service sucks, and their agents are uninformed.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2016

    I had been with Hartford Insurance Company for home and auto for eight years up until 2013. When my rates went out of sight in 2013, I switched to Liberty Mutual. In December of 2014, I was contacted by Hartford to "come on back", and they gave me good rates plus discounts. They sent a chip to install in my car that would gauge my driving for three months, which would allow for more discounts at renewal. Sent the chip back in and all was well. Yesterday 2/1/16, I received my new rates from Hartford. My homeowners went from $1,541.00 per year to $2,021.00 per year with high deductibles! My only car went from $561.00 per year to $691.00 per year. I have never had an accident or a ticket. I have never filed a claim on my homeowners. My vehicle is eight years old and has 53K miles on it.

    I contacted customer service at Hartford and after thirty minutes of the man putting me on hold and checking this and that, he stated that the reason for the increase was because of the high cost of doing business in the state of Nebraska!!! I asked him about my vehicle and why the huge rate increase on it as I was promised a discount by using the chip. He said the chip didn't register. I started getting quotes from other agencies today and every agent was shocked about the price. I got five quotes and every one of them is under five hundred dollars cheaper for the house and two to three hundred dollars cheaper for the vehicle. I got suckered into Hartford initially because of AARP and again this last time through AARP. No more, I will be done with Hartford and will NEVER have an AARP membership again!!! Hartford can take their lovely line of ** to other states!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2016

    Called 1800 rescue to change a tire, called two days ahead of time when driver called to confirm, he wanted $95.00: $45.00 for his gas and $50.00 to change the tire. Never have I had a tow truck ask for gas money, also they called a company 50 miles south of where I live. I live in the county seat of the county. I complained to Hartford and the roadside service company and got nowhere. My neighbor changed it for free. So much for paying towing and labor charges on my policy. That one visit would have been my annual fee for a year. I canceled the appointment.

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    CoverageSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2016

    Dont be misled by the Hartford's advertising in the name of AARP. It's bait and switch. Our situation: My wife and I are giving up our home and moving into an apartment in a senior only community. We need apartment insurance for our possessions. We were fooled by the enticing words on the Hartfords web page, indicating that we would receive a discount on our automobile insurance (up to 10% on auto insurance), if we bundled our Apartment Insurance and our Car Insurance. We bundled and received 0% discount. The Hartfords wording in their advertisement is misleading.

    The Hartford has been our automobile insurance company for several years. Our home insurance was provided by another company. Therefore, wanting to reduce the quantity of our insurance providers, we made an inquiry with the Hartford about providing renters insurance for our new senior apartment. On the Hartfords Renters Insurance web page, see: (http://www.thehartford.com/aarp/home-insurance/renters-insurance), we found the following statement: Apartment Insurance / Car Insurance Bundle (see paragraph 8). "Get your apartment insurance in the same place as your auto insurance and save. When you insure both your rental and your vehicle through the AARP Auto & Home Insurance Program from The Hartford, you'll receive a discount of up to 20% on your renters insurance cost and up to 10% on your auto insurance."

    We called the Hartford to receive a quote. Prior to accepting their quote for apartment insurance, we asked the licensed agent about receiving our promised discounts. Remember, their web page says you'll receive a discount. The agent informed me that the discount had been applied to my apartment insurance and, as soon as I accepted and paid for the policy, I would be transferred to the automobile division to receive my discount on our already existing automobile policy. I accepted the apartment insurance policy and paid a years premium with our credit card. Trusting the agent, I took the bait.

    Then, I was switched to the automobile insurance division and was told that the promised discount did not apply to our situation. The reason. Per the Hartford's "licensed agent", we were already receiving it... even though we had NEVER bundled our apartment and car insurance before with the Hartford. We asked how we could already be receiving the bundle discount when we had not previously bundled? Their answer was because we "owned" a mobile home that was insured by another insurance company.

    The Hartford has its own definition of bundle like Bill Clinton had his own definition of "is". And the Hartford agent told us that their advertising was only generic (his word), and did not apply to us. There was no disclaimer or condition attached to the specific offer to provide discounts for bundling auto and apartment policies. Beware! Dont be fooled by the Hartfords advertising in the name of AARP. Its bait and switch.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2016

    Nothing has changed. Credit score still in the 800's, no new tickets, no new accidents, still AARP members, same address, same town, multi policy discount, multi vehicle discount, etc. Rate increases were very small year after year and expected for the Industry in general. This annual renewal period however was a huge increase close to 50% with no written explanation with policy renewal. Called CS and was told it was a general increase to all policy holders. Told them I'm shopping now and AARP will hear about this gouging to Seniors as well.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2016

    I am insured by Hartford. Our car is a new Volkswagen. On Dec 27 2015 we were rear-ended, while stopped, by another vehicle, one insured by GEICO. 9 days and 4 adjusters/claims managers later, Hartford still hasn't processed my claim. They keep asking me for the details of the accident that were supplied in the original claim information delivered 90 minutes after the accident. They say that GEICO admits to the liability, but then later they say that GEICO admits to only the liability to the rear end of the car, not the front where there is damage from hitting a vehicle that our car was thrown into.

    Hartford takes GEICO's side, or least appears to... They start by saying there is no deductible, as we were victims. Then they say 500 dollars, then 400 dollars, then no deductible due to a clause in our policy, they back to 400. They must have no computers and work in crayon. Then they send a person to view the damage. An estimate is made, but only if we use off market crash parts, not OEM parts. This voids our vehicle warranty, but they don't care. Perhaps they want to pay me off cheap and sue GEICO for OEM parts.

    Their adjusters call and resist email because they don't want to be held accountable. Their adjusters use their first names only, another way to avoid accountability. The company doesn't even use the name "The Hartford" on its insurance cards, instead they use "TRUMBULL INSURANCE". The Hartford answers the phone with "Thank you for trusting Hartford". Well here's a flash: I don't. No one should. This company should be out of business or sold to people who understand what insurance claims mean. This company is being run by people with evil in their hearts. My advice to anyone who is thinking of using Hartford--- "THINK AGAIN". Try someone else. This is a horror show. And they make it worse by calling me and asking me to complete a survey about their claims service. What nerve! Any questions?

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    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2016

    We signed up and paid for auto insurance with Hartford. We told the agent we required SR 22, so he charged us extra. Now the Hartford HAS canceled the policy saying the agent made a MISTAKE, they don't write SR 22. Basically they're saying THEY made the mistake, but sadly WE are SOL. There needs to be a way to rate a company ZERO.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 24, 2015

    To future potential consumers: WARNING! Stay away from this company. I have been a loyal customer of The Hartford since 2013, coming to it through AARP. I am a senior citizen. l am also a disabled person. On Dec 3. 2015, I phoned the Hartford, and made my monthly payment for my auto insurance. Please note that my premium is not due until the "7th" of the month, and therefore, in good faith, I paid it earlier.The CS Rep name was Stephanie. The CS Rep stated that is went through, she thanked me, and I thought that was the end of the transaction. At NO time, did she tell me that my payment would be held and not presented to my bank until the following day.

    Two days ago I received a "Cancellation Notice" from The Hartford. It said that my payment was denied for insufficient funds. Almost $1300 comes in on the 3rd of each month from Disability like clock-work. It is impossible that from $1300, a payment of $61.97 would deplete the balance of my acct. Also note, that calling Hartford with my payment was my 'first' task of the day on Dec 3.

    When I reached out to Consumer Affairs, not only were they not helpful, very robotic and scripted --not a positive reflection of your company -- but an Ann ** actually accused me of "being rude" because I asked to CS Rep for a confirmation # for my payment. Do you consider that being rude?? I was shocked. I attempted to go up the chain of command, as this entire scenario is unacceptable to me, I was only redirected, again, to Consumer Affairs. This is obviously a gross misunderstanding. If Hartford 'genuinely cares' about their consumers, I would ask that this cancellation be waived, since, again, I paid the bill on time. Again,I have the name of the CS Rep, and was assured that my payment was fully taken care of.

    I am requesting that this entire scenario be waived, even offering to pay, again, today, while on the phone of Consumer Affairs. It is not my style to complain and spend time online making negative Reviews, but this is my intention if this matter is not cleared up. I will also add that Consumer Affairs refused me when I requested to be connected, or for a number, of the offices of Mr. Swift or of the President. I do not intend to 'go away'. I look forward to a response from someone higher than your Consumer Affairs Dept. who sound like they read from a script, instead of showing a sincere and 'human' concern for their consumers.

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    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2015

    When I received my renewal policy, which I reviewed and found a discrepancy which indicated that I was not an AARP member which is not true and when I spoke with Donna ** your customer care representative, she indicated that it was an oversight as I have been a member and the discount of $324.00 was taken off my renewal policy. I was then advised that the rate increased due to the fact that Hartford was not rating last year for the comprehensive loss that I had with my prior carrier which caused the renewal policy to go up along with all other rating factors. Apparently this oversight for the comprehensive loss was also an oversight! If I DID not check my renewal bill I would not know that I was being overcharged for being an AARP member which was told to Hartford when I took out my insurance policy!

    When my renewal insurance policy was received I noted that the bill was $3741.00 which included 324.00 for supposedly not having AARP and the total of the policy became $3,417.00 while last year the total bill was 2,978.00 which is a 24% increase. I have contacted two other automobile insurance carriers which were less money and they do not include losses of three years, therefore my insurance premium would be considerably less than your company charges. I do not understand a company such as Hartford having two oversights, e.G. Not having an AARP member card, which I had & also not charging last year for the comprehensive loss. I am totally appalled that a company such as Hartford would engage in what appears to be dishonest mistakes.

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    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2015

    Hartford customer backed up from a parking spot in Walgreens, hit the side of my new 2015 Chev Equniox. They are telling me that they are not accepting damages to my new car. Plus I was injured in the accident and they are not paying for anything. Very bad company.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2015

    In my opinion and from my experience be careful when getting a quote from AARP Hartford via phone. The licensed salespeople aren't the friendly local insurance office personnel. If you don't ask all the right questions - forget it - the quote is simply to suck you in. Once you commit to buying their insurance, the quote becomes a thing of the past in spite of what they say... Your DMV and credit reports are not run until you commit to the unknown. The reports should be run before they quote. If you're a Senior and like to deal with used car salesmen - Buyer beware!

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    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2015

    I've been a Hartford customer for ten years, car and auto. Not one claim in all that time. I turned 50 and joined AARP. I then called Hartford to have a new policy written up for lower rates offered through AARP. The savings for me was quite substantial. Two months later, I received a large check in the mail. No explanation. I called and found out they had cancelled my home insurance. An inspector was sent out when the new policy was written up. The policy was cancelled because of "disrepair of back deck" (it needs a paint job but is otherwise sound); "disrepair of roof" (has some moss on it, but otherwise sound); and trees that hang over the house (this is false; I'm surrounded by trees, but none of them actually hang over the house). Are you kidding me?! I'm beside myself and will go out of my way to let people know how I was treated by the Hartford.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2015

    I have no idea how this company is going to survive. I was referred by a friend and figured I'd give it a shot. I called and signed up for Auto and Rental Insurance. Paid initial cost over the phone then sent in a voided check and signed an auto deduct release form. Next month, I noticed no deduction from my Bank Account. Called them - They said I hadn't sent in a form. I had, but I shrugged it off, said ok. Agreed to send in another one and paid over the phone. I deducted the money from my monthly ledger, assuming all was well - but... a month and a half later I was checking my online banking and noticed there were no deductions from Hartford. I called AGAIN. Gave my policy number and the lady and was told I was dropped for Non Payment!!! WHAT?? I was driving around with no insurance and they never even bothered to tell me!! That's nice.

    She admitted fault - that they had forgotten to let me know, that they had received the correct information (Sent to them twice by the way) but some nonsense about the timing and their due date caused the problem. Ok, fine but at what point do you not pick up the phone or send an email to someone and inform them that there is a problem or that you have dropped their insurance? I mean after all, I took the initiative to call these people to keep reminding them to take my money! That is how I found out. That is insane! Anyhoo, the lady on the phone said they could 'review' my case for reinstatement - haha!! No thanks. See while we were on the phone, I went online and signed up with another insurance agency, and they even took the initial payment out of my account instantly and have been doing so every month since. Stuff it "The Hartford", "The Customer" has left the building.

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    CoveragePrice

    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2015

    Auto insurance is too expensive. It does not make sense to me that one car insured is more costly than two cars. Consumers are stuck with high cost and low quality service. I think the industry feels that because it is law to have insurance, they do not have to render customer satisfaction.

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2015

    I've never made a claim against this co. but I received a very minor citation and they raised my premium over $130 a year for three years. I have two autos and my home covered. Thinking about changing when the time comes.

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    Claims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2015

    Hartford raised my rates more than 14% due to a 4-inch paint scratch on my car for which no claim was made, no compensation paid, and which Hartford agreed (in writing) was not due to any fault on my part. No violation was involved and my state does not even consider such damage (which occurred in a parking lot) to be a reportable accident. No other claims, violations, etc. on my record ever but Hartford made clear in our correspondence that any "gotcha" like this will allow them to put an insured in a higher rate category although they refused to disclose what rating criteria are used. AARP would do NOTHING to address this. Needless to say, I have switched.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2015

    In February 2015, we purchased a new(er) car and our agent (Front Range Insurance Services in Colorado) added this car to our policy but removed our son's car instead of the car I traded in. In August, when our son's windshield was severely damaged, the claim process came to a screeching halt when the error was discovered. Between communication with our agent (all one-sided, I had to reach out to them for updates) and with the Hartford directly, I have spent tens of hours trying to reach an agreement; there was never a full reconciliation of the corrections to our policy premiums.

    Each time I called, the excuse was they were going back to try to fix this (basic) billing issue. We were finally told in mid-October that this should be all corrected by our December billing cycle, but in the meantime, here are the new charges due! How could a calculation be complete for a new billing cycle without a prior eight-plus month billing cycle correction??? Needless to say, we moved from the Hartford in October (and are very happy with American Family Insurance) and my last two calls to the customer service department at Hartford promised me a full reconciliation "... within 24-48 hours..." The first call taking place in early November, the second, and final call taking place ten days ago.

    We are stuck paying the final invoice of $144 with no accounting of how that was determined because I do not want a delinquent note on my excellent credit score. And it's not the $$$, it's the principle. This has been the most frustrating experience I have ever had with an insurance company in 37 years. I wouldn't recommend the Hartford to an enemy.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2015

    A good insurance company, can be reached by phone or internet, and answer right away to help you. If you are over the age of 50 you can qualify for this insurance. Have had it for many years and don't know who I ever change to.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2015

    It has been great. Good customer service. I was hit by a pickup and driver with no insurance and Hartford was great about the accident. I enrolled through AARP and got a special rate. My wife totaled her car and the Hartford was great about the settlement. I would recommend them to anyone.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2015

    Hartford is not my insurance company I have StateFarm (better). My experience with Hartford started on a good leg. I called in the accident the day I was hit by their insured, they informed me that it would take a day or two to get it started but if I called they would tell me where they were with the claim. I called midway through the next day because Thanksgiving was approaching and I wanted to get a rental car before there were none available. Mind you I am a college student that lives in a different state other than my hometown and I planned on going home in my car that was fine before their insured hit me. So when I called the adjuster Crystal ** (ext. **) she was nice at first collecting all the information she needed from me.

    I was hit on 11-11-15 and they did not call their insured until 11-13-15. At this point the person that hit me never picked up the phone once, not to call the cops after he hit me nor to call his insurance company to rectify the problem he caused. So because I made plans before getting hit and needed my transportation I decided to call the adjuster throughout the day to check up on my claim. After she told me the only thing that they were missing was the police report I told her that I went and picked one up and would fax or email it to her to expedite the claim. She did not receive the fax on the 11/17/15 so the next day I emailed it to her. At this point I did all the leg work for her trying to move the process along. Also around this time she was starting to get annoyed at the amount of time I called her a day and started forwarding my calls, but I did not care because I needed my transportation.

    So eight days after the accident and all the information that was needed had been collected I called her again on 11-19-15 in the morning she did not answer (Crystal **), I said ok I will call her before I go to work at 2pm. When I called her she answered and told me that I called her more than four times today and if she could call me after lunch with an attitude. I told her I actually called you more times than that but you only answered four times today, still in a calm voice, which I kept throughout the whole process. That was NOT customer friendly, if I am constantly calling you there must have been a reason, and telling me how many times I called you does not settle my mind. So I waited one and a half hours for her lunch to be over. When I did not receive a call by 3 pm (they close at 5pm) I took my 15 mins at work and called her back.

    Now she would not answer my phone calls at all, so I had to call my mother to three way a call and look who answered the phone right away Crystal **. Not knowing it was me and that my mother was also on the line I asked if she could check up on my claim and hearing my voice she said you have called me more than 10 times today and I can't do my work if you keep calling me. Then of course my mother came in and said that is rude and not something you say to a client, etc. Crystal ** hung up on us and would not answer any more calls. About 30-45 mins later another adjuster called and said that she was helping Crystal ** (a bunch of crap) and that they were ready to forward the money to my bank account at that moment.

    Crystal ** needs to go train in customer friendly approaches to talking to people. It should not have taken me yelling at her in the last phone call we had to get my claims finished, when all the previous conversations were friendly. I did all the leg work and all she had to do was call the insured and type everything in the computer. What made it a shut and go case was that the insured stated to them and on the police report that he hit me and he was liable. There were no disputes about who hit who, so it should not have taken a week for this particular claim to have been wrapped up. If you deal with Hartford, your claim is a shut and go case, and you have adjuster Crystal ** you will be waiting for longer than a week for her to type the information you probably gathered yourself into the computer.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2015

    I called the 888-629-7725 on 11-20-2015 for a review of the quote I had received on 11-17-2015. The quote I received on 11-17-2015 was good until 11-21-2015. I was told by a rude agent that the quote was considerably higher and would not honor the previous quote even though it was supposed to be good until 11-21-2015. I asked to speak with the person who gave me the quote and she said she could not locate who I spoke with. I then asked to speak with a supervisor or someone who could handle this and she said there was no one available to talk to. She then said I would have to accept the quote she gave me. So I declined and hung up. I called back and got a nice agent named Bailey who helped me through the process, and I was able to get my policy for the amount quoted. Thank you Bailey.

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    Claims HandlingPrice

    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2015

    It was very easy to sign up with Hartford. Fortunately I have had no further contact as I have had no claims. It was very easy to renew my policy when it was up for renewal. And the price was a lot much less than other insurance companies I contacted.

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    CoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015

    I have returned to the Hartford and am pleased with my coverage, the price, and the courtesy of the Hartford representatives: they answered all my questions quickly and efficiently.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015

    Happy with company. However they seem to keep going up every year. I have an excellent driver's record and I think they should give points or money back for this. I have not had an accident in over 20 years. The accident I had was not my fault. They give a discount if you purchase homeowner's insurance through them also.

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    AARP Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford Company Information

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    AARP Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford
    Formerly Named:
    AARP/Hartford Auto Insurance
    Website:
    www.thehartford.com