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Tracey Wells - Farmers Insurance, Grayson, GA
Добавлен 11 мар 2014
We are a Georgia based insurance agency for Farmers Insurance. Our objective is to help you protect your personal assets as well as your business assets that you worked so hard to obtain. We are here to give you practical advice on insurance topics. Many people are unaware of pitfalls that are out there for not having the right coverage or filing claims without getting estimates. We advise you to always check with your local insurance professional as well.
Navigating the Aftermath of an Accident with a Questionable Insurance Company
If you are in a car accident and the other driver has a non-standard auto insurance policy it may be best to contact your own insurance company for help. Non-standard auto insurance companies often try to avoid paying claims so it can be difficult to get the compensation you deserve. By working with your own insurance carrier you can ensure that your vehicle is repaired and your injuries are taken care of without facing unnecessary obstacles. It is important to be proactive and seek assistance from a reliable source to navigate the complexities of dealing with non-standard auto insurance policies. Your company will subrogate to get the money and deductible back. #insuranceclaim
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Why Commercial Water Damage Coverage is a Must Have!
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Water damage and sewer and drain coverage are important protections that many commercial insurance customers may not realize they need. Businesses frequently experience water losses but often do not have the necessary coverage in place to protect against these unforeseen events. It is crucial to ensure that your policy includes coverage for large losses such as those involving several inches of...
The Truth About Home Insurance Deductibles What You Need to Know!
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It is important to know what your home insurance deductible is so that you are prepared in case you need to make a claim. Many people are unaware of their deductible amount which can lead to confusion and financial stress in the event of an unexpected event. By understanding your deductible you can make informed decisions about your coverage and ensure that you are financially protected in case...
Are You at Risk? Homeowners Insurance Claims and Non Renewals Explained!
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Repeating certain information in my videos may seem redundant but it serves a purpose. I want to make sure you understand the potential changes that could impact your insurance policy and coverage. By reiterating the warnings about filing multiple claims I hope to emphasize the importance of being cautious and proactive in managing your insurance needs. It's my way of helping you make informed ...
The Future of Homeowners Insurance in Georgia Major Underwriting Changes Explained
Просмотров 12Месяц назад
Significant modifications are on the horizon for the underwriting and binding procedures of homeowners insurance policies in Georgia. With the increase in claims, weather-related losses, and water-related losses, numerous insurance companies are either planning or have already implemented challenging alterations to the underwriting process. Inspections and photographs will now be mandatory befo...
The Truth About Claims Setting Expectations for a Smooth Process
Просмотров 6Месяц назад
Experience with claims is a crucial element in ensuring customer satisfaction. Whether it pertains to an auto claim or a homeowners insurance claim, the manner in which it is dealt with can either enhance or diminish a client's perception of the agent and the insurance company. Misinterpretations of coverage, policy language, absence of documentation, or having unreasonable expectations can swi...
Ensuring Your Financial Safety Net Why Life Insurance Reviews Are Crucial
Просмотров 7Месяц назад
Many people who buy life insurance "set it and forget it" meaning they rarely if ever have reviews or check ups. It is important to review your life insurance amounts to see if it matches your obligations and assets. You are not the same as you were several years earlier. #lifeinsurance #insurancepolicyreviews LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tracey-wells-a082803/ Facebook: TraceyLWellsag...
The Importance of Photos and Video Proof in Home Insurance Claims!
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Discover the crucial step of documenting your household items with video for your homeowners insurance policies in this informative video. I stress the importance of having visual proof during a claim, as it can be overwhelming and details may slip your mind. I suggest utilizing cloud storage for your video or digital photos for quick and easy access. Watch to find out the minimum number of pho...
Demystifying Insurance Subrogation What You Need to Know!
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Subrogation is a legal process where an insurance company seeks reimbursement from the party at fault for a claim they have already paid out. This term is commonly used in the insurance industry, especially in auto insurance. The impact of subrogation on individuals can vary - it can either be a quick and straightforward procedure or a lengthy and challenging one, depending on the circumstances...
Understanding Landlord Insurance Loss of Rents Coverage Explained!
Просмотров 62 месяца назад
Landlords face significant risks when investing in and leasing out property. These risks range from tenants failing to pay rent to costly property repairs. However, what occurs if the property sustains severe damage or is completely destroyed, leading the tenant to relocate elsewhere? Moreover, what if there is still an outstanding mortgage on the property? The mortgage payments must still be m...
Maximize Your Claim - Understanding Uninsured Motorist Settlement Options
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Uninsured Motorist Coverage has a companion coverage called Underinsured Motorist Coverage. It covers you up to the policy limits if a negligent person hits you, damaging your vehicle and or causing you bodily injury. However, there are two settlement options on the Underinsured Motorist Coverage that most people are unaware of. Choosing the cheaper option can lower the amount you can recoup by...
Unveiling the Impact of Household Drivers' Claims on Your Auto Policy
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A common inquiry and source of frustration for clients and prospects is discovering that a claim paid from your auto policy that involved another household driver will affect you. Even if the claim involved a spouse, child or other household member who are covered under your policy, it will be reported to consumer agencies as your claim. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tracey-wells-a082803/ Facebook:...
The Only "What is Coverage B on a Homeowners Policy?" Video You Need to Watch.
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A common question I get from my homeowners insurance clients is "what is Coverage B/Other Structures I see on the policy documents?" In a nutshell it covers anything structurally on your property not attached directly to the house. I break down how the coverage amount is calculated and other ways to update the coverage amount. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tracey-wells-a082803/ Facebook: facebook.c...
Decoding Townhome Insurance Must Have Coverage Explained!
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Townhome insurance is often written incorrectly based on the wrong exterior responsibility information given to the insurance agent. It can cause an issue at closing or if a claim comes later. In this video, I explain the two ways (coverage types) to insure a townhome (or stand alone condo). This is important to know if you are in the process of purchasing one or if you want to make sure the cu...
Where Do You Get Gap Insurance from? A Quick Guide
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Where Do You Get Gap Insurance from? A Quick Guide
Stay Safe in the Family Swimming Pool - This is a Reminder!
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Stay Safe in the Family Swimming Pool - This is a Reminder!
Unveiling the Truth Does Your Auto Policy Protect Your Rented Moving Truck?
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Unveiling the Truth Does Your Auto Policy Protect Your Rented Moving Truck?
The Expert Guide to 3 Common Insurance Related Questions when Traveling
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The Expert Guide to 3 Common Insurance Related Questions when Traveling
Insuring Your Firearms - What You Need to Know on Home Policies
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Insuring Your Firearms - What You Need to Know on Home Policies
Unpacking Home Insurance Safeguarding Your Belongings in Transit
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Unpacking Home Insurance Safeguarding Your Belongings in Transit
Insuring Your Second Home - Must Know Facts and Coverage Options
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Insuring Your Second Home - Must Know Facts and Coverage Options
Safeguard Your Stuff: Understanding Home Insurance for Belongings Away from Home
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Safeguard Your Stuff: Understanding Home Insurance for Belongings Away from Home
Deciding If It's Time to Drop Full Coverage Auto Insurance
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Deciding If It's Time to Drop Full Coverage Auto Insurance
Don't Risk It! Secure Your Business Property Coverage Properly
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Don't Risk It! Secure Your Business Property Coverage Properly
The Truth Behind Georgia Auto Rate Hikes - Money Saving Solutions
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The Truth Behind Georgia Auto Rate Hikes - Money Saving Solutions
Insider Tips Integrating After Market Equipment into Your Auto Insurance
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Insider Tips Integrating After Market Equipment into Your Auto Insurance
Do Not Cancel Your Uninsured Motorist Coverage; Here's Why
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Do Not Cancel Your Uninsured Motorist Coverage; Here's Why
Four Categories Not Covered By Homeowners Insurance
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Four Categories Not Covered By Homeowners Insurance
New Car Replacement Coverage is a Great Deal
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New Car Replacement Coverage is a Great Deal
Yes, Claims are Tracked By a Consumer Reporting Company
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Yes, Claims are Tracked By a Consumer Reporting Company
What if I'm discovering mold in the basement is probably due to a structural issue or a foundation shift of a fact Foundation what do I do in that case and if the mortgage company has to sign off on it doesn't mean that it's really their policy and not my personal my own homeowners insurance in that case what is the mortgage at their own cost
If I try to file a claim on water damage like the toilet overflowed and flooded down the hallway and ruined my hardwood floors in my bedrooms and caused the mold issues and the insurance company tells me you have to go through my mortgage company doesn't that mean the insurance is is supposed to be the insurance policy is from the mortgage company that does not my own private insurance? And wouldn't that be covered under strata because the mortgage company should be paying for their own policy not me?
Why would your insurance waive the deductible and refund your money before subrogation?
If they waive the deductible, they won't refund it back to you if they recover it. I had that exact scenario happen to me 4 years ago. I was hit by a Progressive client and I had Farmer handle it. They waved the deductible for me. Farmers subrogated and recovered all the money but they didn't give me the deductible back.
I am in the gray area for USAA. Neighbors unit caught fire, but no water/fire damage to my unit and we are connected. But We have smoke smell coming through walls/crawl space. - Getting a few quotes from restorers. But the smell seems toxic and burning my eyes.
Fire damage will usual leave the toxic smell.
My policy went up 6 dollars but it’s worth paying 900 I was quoted
Your windshield is $900? Glass coverage is essential.
I hope this rule do not apply in the state of California. Effective communication is the key🕺💯
I'm not sure how it works in California now. I am from San Diego originally but I moved 19 years ago to Georgia. I did a quick search using AI and it shows similar laws in California as well.
I am very interested about this topic.
It is a common issue here in Georgia.
Very useful ... a contribution to the universe !
Glad it was helpful!
Hello Sir I have got a minor accident due to oil lamp the smoke is all over my first floor and second floor and the black ashes is all over the spots I filed claim but they are saying we need to change floors and carpets and they estimate around 50k I guess. Is that really needed. How much my premium goes next year.
Not sure how much your premium will go up. Whenever you insurance company writes a check for damages, your rate WILL increase at renewal.
Is this a driver's record record?
Yes
I work in claims. If you can't be without your car, keep your comprehensive and collision coverage. One of the hardest conversations to have is with a claimant who does not have collision coverage but who needs their car repairs or total handled immediately. So many things can go wrong when you expect the other party's insurance company to handle your repairs or total loss: (1) You might be partially or completely at fault; (2) the other party actually doesn't have insurance; (3) liability is not clear and requires an investigation; (4) there were several vehicles involved in the accident, and in order to pay anyone out, we need estimates from all of them; (5) we get the estimates but there is not enough money to go around. In short, there can be lengthy delays, partial pay outs, or no pay out at all. No big deal if you have another vehicle and your old car was just an extra beater you have, but a big deal if it is your only means of transportation. On the other hand, if you have comp/collision, your insurance company will handle your repairs / total loss, minus the deductible (and if you are not at fault, they will try to get that back for you too), and usually very quickly. PS. If you have comp/coll, look into rental coverage too. It's often pretty cheap.
Thanks for the chime in. I value claims personnel adding to the conversation.
Awesome video very helpful
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Hi, who can help in San Diego? I found mold and damaged personal items in my rental inside a private home. I have renters ins but they will not cover it. The owner said she will reimburse me. Said her son will come fix it. 40 days later no action but she says I have to move so he can fix it. Then she smartens up and tells me shes moving to Florida and closing the house and that I have 30 days to find a new place. My head is spinning
Sorry for the late response, you may need to contact an attorney. All homes have some type of mold, the only way a policy will cover for mold is if there was a prior water claim in the same area of the house where mold has been found.
Of course insurance have "gotten away" from using Blue book evaluations....they do anything they can to avoid paying you the true value of your vehicle.
You can negotiate that value with the adjustor. They usually will find a vehicle within a 50 mile radius of you from a regular dealership (excludes "buy here, pay here" lots) that is the same trim or a close to it as possible. That vehicle is used to determine the market value.
@@traceywells-farmersinsuran642The fact that it's "negotiable" is a problem. Other than changing coverage, insurance companies don't let people "negotiate" premiums. They charge what they want.....well we want true market value not an adjusters undervalued guess.
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MetroMile stopped writing new policies in Illinois. So I switched to GEICO. Cheapest coverage I could find.
Unfortunately, your situation is becoming too common. Just be careful on claims. Don't give them a reason to jack the rates up even higher or have Geico non-renew you.
Insurance companies pay agents money when their clients don’t file claims. This guy doesn’t want you filing claims cause he gets paid more money when you don’t. Those aren’t grey areas he is talking about those are claims. Filing a claim won’t raise your premiums and there is no shared portal where the carriers know who filed claims. They tell you the CLUE database but that’s auto and personal property
I don't get a bonus for people not filing claims sir. The claims follow them for 3-5 years and can affect their ability to get coverage or a reasonable rate. Your axe to grind is you want to do the repair work. You obviously have never seen or heard of the CLUE report or A plus. Please stay in your lane.
Why not be allowed to own a dog unless you have insurance on the dog.
Can't prevent anyone from owning a pet. However, if the pet bites someone, you could be on the hook for medical expenses and a possible lawsuit.
@@traceywells-farmersinsuran642 Where I live a landlord can say no pets. I know if I could not I would sell all mine. I'm not going to be sued just because somebody wants a animal
What if my dog and I are walking on the street with a Leash attached and some random stranger approaches my dog out of nowhere and my dog reacts by nipping at him? My dog has not displayed signs of aggression in the past. He was accepted into the dog daycare program and has had no issues. I had him on a Leash but didn't have time to react to this stranger approaching my dog because he wanted to pet him. This is a full grown man who we've never met. Yes, my dog is a pit bull mix. We live in an apt complex. He is walked 3 times a day and this is the first time he has bitten.
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Thanks for the info, Tracey! This was very helpful.
You're very welcome
What if a driver in the same household (a relative) was not excluded , not listed and causes an accident with your vehicle ? Would the insured vehicle's policy cover damages for the other party ? In the State of Georgia
Sorry for the late response....generally speaking in that case, most legacy carrier insurance companies would give you the option to pay the claim but charge you the difference in premium had that relative been on the policy from the beginning or they would deny the claim. The non-standard market insurance carriers would not consider paying the claim. This scenario happens so much that insurance companies use consumer reports on households to help identify potential household members who are not listed on the polciy.
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thanks man almost filed a claim. Thanks this was great advice
Glad it helped! Nothing worse than having a $0 claim haunt you later.
How do you get it?
Sorry for the late reply. Most motor vehicle departments have online access to order your driving record. In my county in Georgia, it costs $8 to download the report.
It ain’t none of the Insurence company’s dam business they aren’t the government cancel the Insurence company’s
Well, if you place is unkept, your place is a hazard and you can be cancelled. Your choice. No one is forcing you to keep a clean property.
@@traceywells-farmersinsuran642 according to who? The insurance! 😂😂😂
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I just realized I've been having an electrical issue with my circuit breaker box, which is being caused by a water leak in the foundation. I've been having large water leaks but didn't know it was affecting my electric throughout my home. I have USAA. What do you recommend??
They may cover it. Try it and see.
Polite feedback. Perhaps learn how to adjust the recording level. Always, listen to the video yourself before you post it! I hope that makes sense.
I have in my latest videos
Good information, quick and to the point. Nice work Mr. Wells.
Thanks
Can't hear you
Intro music volume 10. Monologue volume 4.
Thanks. I'm working on that.
I am retired from the P and C ins biz and have lived in Gainesville for the past 9 years. I have been insured by the same carrier for about 15 years and have never had an Auto or HO claim. I always bundle my coverages, pay full annual premium for 15% discount and both revise my coverages...limits..deductibles etc and shop the market every renewal. My current carrier has always been the least expensive carrier i can find and usually by a significant %. This year my auto and HO renewal premiums went up 25%....EACH....really shocking even with my experience and knowledge of all of the elements which go into ratemaking. I only have one car these days because my wife and i dont NEED 2 cars but i would like to have a second car for a backup so to speak, however, with Auto rates like they have become it makes no economic sense to keep a second car. My wife used to be an Underwriting Mgr for many years as well. Unfortunately, the primary reason, I believe, for the rise in rates these days is the blatant increase in DISHONESTY by everyone in the insurance mechanism from Insureds to claimants to repair facilities to contractors to car mfgs and dealers, to lawyers etc. I could go on but what is the point. Our society's CHARACTER is the key reason we are seeing this trend and it will only continue going forward because of the decline in the honesty of most Americans. BTW your rates were also not nearly as competitive as my current carrier, but were closer than most. r
A lot of the rate increases especially on the homeowners side are people using the policy as a maintenance plan. It's killing the industry. The roofing industry is also responsible for these spikes in claims. Many claims were paid on roofs that we technically past the "shelf life." Georgia auto losses pile up from the technology costs and frequency (terrible driving in metro Atlanta). I agree with you on the character issue.
wrong information
Google it sir or try to file a claim and see what happens. The ISO version of the homeowners policy does not cover pet damage and avoidable wild animal damage from rodents, squirrels, termites and other wild animals.
That was helpful, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Great Advice!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the advice Tracy.
You are so welcome!
thanks~this is nreal vlog. ;))
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Good Video. Your intro dope.
Thank you!
I recently file a roof claim n was approved. They sent a ACV check instead of RCV. Call them n he told me I do have a RCV policy but when I file my roof claim it was over 15 years old roof n they only give me ACV check. He also told me if I would file my claim before 15 years old roof I would of got RCV check. Is that true????
Sorry for the late response, but once a roof is past 15 years it usually is ACV. That's a lot of wear and tear over time. At this time, a lot of insurance companies are refusing to pay on older roofs now because of the abuse of the claims process with some roofing companies and the homeowners.
My insurance paid me ACV instead of RCV. I call them n ask why I got ACV in stead of RCV. He told me that I got RCV policy but when I file my roof claim he said the roof was over 15 years old n that why I got paid ACV instead of RCV. He said if I file my roof age before 15 years old then I would get RCV. Is that true? In order to get RCV we have to file claim before 15 years roof?? Thanks 🙏
I have alot on my MVR that’s not true . Like car rental , towning . And insurance company reported as claim again my own insurance . How do I clean that off . They are denying to do anything about it
Same here but mine is suspended license. Such bs. Never got it suspended tho
Did you rent a car and you had a claim filed against you from the rental?
Thank you. Is it normal in Georgia for your attorney to only deal with the personal injury & not deal with the property damage (your car), when you’re not the at fault driver?
Unfortunately yes. Attorneys only deal with personal injury not property. There's no money for them in property claims.
What about if you never signed a contract just verbal excluded a person, does it matter??
It has to be in writing. There are exclusion forms that the insurance company will have the customer sign. That way there is no misunderstanding.
What about speeding in a semi 72 in a 55?
How can I find out someone home insurance to file a claim
You have to sue them
Why would you sue somebody rather than the dog owner. I would not pay for somebody else dog even if I was told I had to. I would take it to the highest court.
He so bored -
This should be illegal
Very helpful, thank you !
You're welcome