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Quick, professional turnaround

by Val on Jun 22, 2017
5 out of 5 stars

My car was broken into while it was in a secured, private underground parkade. The thieves broke in regardless of the monitored security camera system (and were caught on video but so far not caught by police). When I called the service rep was very thorough, making sure I had enough time to answer all questions (since I called right after calling the police) and then taking time to explain exactly what would happen next. There was no argument over arranging for a tow truck, rental car, and repair shop. I decided to use the recommended repair shop after they explained their process to ensure quality service. The repair shop was excellent. As was the car rental company, which provided pickup service and also drove me to the repair shop to pick up my car. I was given phone calls and emails throughout to keep me updated on the status of my claim. I had my car back within a week of it being broken into. Given this was the first time I had to make a claim I was very pleased with the result.

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false qoutation

by LL on May 25, 2017
1 out of 5 stars

i asked for qoutation and they told me that everything is okay until i canceled my previous one and they suddenly turned me down and need to pay for full amount ..

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WATCH YOUR PREMIUMS

by SBYYC on May 15, 2017
1.5 out of 5 stars

They Sneak Back In Extra Charges!

We have our home and auto with them in Alberta, sadly they are all pond scum but the personal we have dealt with them for the past 9 years.

Every year we do a policy review and we keep removing the glass coverage as it's cheaper to buy a windshield in Alberta every year than to do a claim and have your premiums increase. So....We get a $50/person reduction.
Then the very next year, we get a price increase and guess what, they have added back the glass and another fee increase!

It's unfortunate that ALL private insurance in Canada does these low ball tactics and if you are not paying attention you will see a price increase and they will never tell you why.

What a great business model yes, raise the price, don't advise that it's happening and when you're called out on it, deny, deny, deny!

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Doesn't honor their promise

by rwg037@hotmail.com on Apr 28, 2017
1 out of 5 stars

The personal is very stingy on providing/covering accident benefits even when you are not at fault or not charged in the accident. It has taken more than 8 months to pay out some of their accident benefit obligations. They are very slow to return phone calls and their adjusters avoid your questions or phone calls. They are terrible to deal with. Run to your next insurer.

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Refused info on my policy

by CX1234 on Apr 11, 2017
1 out of 5 stars

I spoke to a customer service manager named Charlie, he could not tell me the exact reason why my policy increase by 444.00, even the numbers he provided did not make any sense. He said, "no one can give you an exact explanation..", there are so many factors that go into deciding a policy. No staff member could tell me or make sense of why my policy increased!

It is frustrating that I have to go somewhere else to get an affordable and a good policy, there is no loyalty. I had to reduce my policy coverage to keep my premiums affordable. Do no deal with this company, or any company that refuses to give you a break down of your policy and the differences in premiums year over year.

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Happy with service

by Mb on Mar 30, 2017
5 out of 5 stars

Great company, treats you like a human being not a number. Very flexible, their name doesnt lie, they make it personal to your needs. Nothing but great and friendly service.

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8 months and waiting

by chaterbox on Mar 20, 2017
1.5 out of 5 stars

I had a MVA in July 2016; now 8 months later, I am still getting the roundabout and no answers except that they're still waiting for a police report. They told me processes change with the Police (they haven't, I work for the same city!!), then I was told that the July request for the report was done with another department due to "sensitivity", and was now just told that their payment for the police report requested in January wasn't received by the police and had to resend a payment at the beginning of February! I am making car payments for two vehicles but, because my car was a write off, I only have 1! Had to purchase a new vehicle to get to work at the end of September! This is an extremely unacceptable insurance company and WILL NOT be continuing with them. I have let union members know what's been happening and they have started cancelling as well.

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Claim experience

by Pleased with The Personal on Mar 15, 2017
4 out of 5 stars

I had an accident with my truck. The Personal was quick to give good advice, approved the tow truck, approved a garage to take the truck to and quickly resolved the final settlement. My truck was a write-off and they offered me a reasonable pay off.

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Horrible service

by Gauri Vickrant Datta on Feb 17, 2017
1 out of 5 stars

This company has to be sued. I had nothing but nightmare with this company. I am not sure as to what legal action I can take against them. Their customer service is horrible and no one seems to know what they're doing. Stay away at all cost from them - they're evil!

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Horrible company

by Two thumbs down on Feb 8, 2017
1 out of 5 stars

Stay away!! These people will put you in your grave before they process your claim. The way they handle things is very stressful and nerve wrecking . We are going through hell and back. They won't return our calls. And when we get a hold of them after numerous messages, they dont give us any information. its come to the point where we have no choice but take legal action.!

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