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WORST TERRIBLE GARBAGE SERVICE

by Anonymous on Feb 25, 2016
1 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately this site doesnt have an option for zero star. I have been insured with the personal since 2010, and last week was my first claim ever, someone rear ended me, although they say they have 24/7 claim service but thats bs...I called them at around 11 pm (from the OPP reporting centre) a representative answered, took my name n contact info and informed me someone will call me the next day to get all the details... I asked questions about my coverage, he replied cuz it's after hours, he didn't have access to my policy info n was unable to answer any questions...Hello so whats the point of staying open just to get down my info... Then when i spoke with the claims rep, i gave him all the info for the drivers involved etc he then told me the adjuster will call me to discuss further... I wait... Guess what?? Nobody calls me back!!! I have to call them and find out status of my claim... Then i was advised that my car was a write-off... Then the next day i call again re: status of my claim, the other person talks about repairs etc... I tell that person, please read my file, my car is write-off, why are you discussing repairs with me? I always have to call them..even when i talk to them all the reps are illiterate and ask me dumb questions, then my adjuster asked me for a police report, she confidently told me its ready and i have to pick it up from OPP, cuz if they order it, it takes them weeks... So i call OPP to find out if my report is ready, they tell me police report takes 10 business days and there is no option for us to pick it up, they would mail it which takes an additional approx. 5 days... Basically i was given fake information, as a client when we dont know about how things work we rely on our service provider and trust what they say to us... As for the past 6 yrs they have been taking money from my bank account, and now in return instead of service, i am getting nothing!!! my policy is due on June, there is no way on earth i will be renewing it with them, even if elsewhere is expensive but there is peace of mind, i definitely will choose peace over a few dollars!!!

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I'm not happy

by Unhappy customers on Feb 23, 2016
1 out of 5 stars

I should have read these previous comments before I get the personal insurance. They looks pretty slow. Whoever handle my case (taria) they said on vacation I call more than two times no body get back to me. If one person or two on vacation who cares do I stop paying my payment when I go vacation. I called them again today looks like they haven't even started yet . They should not even tell me somebody on vacation coz it's not my concern . Someone should have taking care of each customer weather on vacation or ... I am worried how I proudly recommend to another person about this company

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IMPOLITE TERRIBLE ADJUSTER!

by Law Abider on Jan 28, 2016
1 out of 5 stars

Not worth it to go through to this company even cheap payment but no peace of mind if you have claims,

I got involve in an accident, it's not our fault on the first hand, but the adjuster never to be on our side, being rude, impolite, and aggressive. Everytime i talked to him feels like he's on rush to end the conversation.Matthew S. if this is your adjuster heads up
They never call you for update, I was left hanging figuring out what is happening, I am the one who always contact for follow up

Even in car rental they will not pay they will tell the rental comp. that they will give the final date, even my car is not fix. Ending up I am gonna be charge by my own pocket!!

So sad, worst ever, I will change insurance after I get my car

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Worst Insurance Company Ever!!

by Me on Jan 28, 2016
1 out of 5 stars

As a repair facility we have a lot of insurance companies we deal with. Most actually care about their customers. the Personal adjustors have the worst attitude with customers and repair facilities hands down. Even their company appraisers dislike working with them. They us the cheapest parts they can find, nickel and dime repairs, refuse to return phone calls in a timely manner and blame the repair facilities for any delays. No email addresses are given to the repair facilities to correspond back and forth therefore leaving everyone waiting for instruction.

As a repair facility in business for 35 years I would like to say that buying insurance is much like buying anything else, you get what you pay for... In the case of buying insurance written by the Personal you most likely will be disappointed if you find yourself having to use your policy. The repair facility can only do what the insurance company you have allows...

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WORST COMPANY EVER !!

by Mason on Jan 15, 2016
1 out of 5 stars

Please never going with this company !! Why ?? Because of I've been more than one year and half with them with no claim also two car insured with this company ,last week my wind-shield is broken with rock but they didn't pay me !!!! this is their rule for full cover option !!! I said to their customer service what's the meaning of full cover option for cars and they said if your wind-shield broken by fall a piece from aircraft we will pay you but not for ROCK !!!!!!!
Now I'm scare for future days and don't sleep because of I need my car for this weekend and will change my company as soon as possible , and I was lucky to know them with wind shield not with serious accident !!!

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Don't ever use The Personal

by Frustrated on Dec 22, 2015
1 out of 5 stars

I had a simple comprehensive claim. 8 weeks later, and the local repair shop still has not been paid for repairs made to my car. Every time I manage to speak with someone at The Personal, they have a new excuse as to why he hasn't been paid. They have made mistake after mistake and while very apologetic, they just can't get it right. You can leave message after message and no one will call you back, ever. I am pulling all my insurance from them as soon as possible. The rates are good but not worth it. What if I had a more serious claim? I can't sleep at night worrying about this now. Don't ever take insurance out with this company. Their customer service is 0 out of 5 stars and they are extremely incompetent.

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Only 1 star b/c I got my money

by Horrible on Dec 15, 2015
1 out of 5 stars

Took 1 whole month to process my car accident claim. Had 2 witnesses and they called them twice in that span. Ended with 50/50 fault. Got screwed with car rental as I eventually ended up owing $1k. And the adjuster had the courage to ask why I rented a car, to which I reply "I needed a car for work!!!" They undervalue my car by at least 3k but just happy I was able to get my money for this company. Worst company ever!!! Do yourself a favour, go find another company. I wouldn't come back with this crap company even if they paid $10k+ Or whatever amount. Just plain bs. Just want people to know. Stay away!!!

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auto claim

by manithan on Dec 10, 2015
1 out of 5 stars

In september 2015 My car was stollen, Now December 2015 i am still fighting with them for a settlement. I am a very sick person and this insurance company still giving me so much problems. They said the investigation is still going on. 90 days passed and still going on.
I don't think i will ever get the money from them. I hope i will get this in this life time.

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worst claim advisors ever

by al on Dec 1, 2015
1.5 out of 5 stars

had an acccident which involved getting a rent from a rental(covered by policy) company they work with (Discount) 4 days before i was supposed to get my car back i got a call from rental company, they told me that insurance had stopped their payments, so i got charged just over $500 for extra couple of days. it was discovered later that The Personal's claim advisor miscalculated the dates so i ended up getting charged, now they refuse to reimburse me because they think the invoice that i got from rental company is too high, they have their own rates apparently.and now its almost been 4 months since they attempted to contact Discount rental, nobody has replied yet and im still fighting them, worst experience i've ever had.if you ever happen to have any sort of accident that needs to be reported to them you better make sure they do everything right since they're clearly not competent enough to do a bear minimum at least.

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HORRIBLE SCAM!

by Pmagan on Oct 26, 2015
1 out of 5 stars

I decided to sign up my motorcycle insurance with this company allthough previously I had a bad experience with them for my car insurance where they messed up my drivers license and birth date and charged me one premium and then upon renewal it went up. I thought I'd give them a second chance however this was a MISTAKE!!

Any way getting back to this story I bought my bike in may of 2015 and decided to insure it with the personal being the best rate I could find. after the riding season was done (oct 2015) I sold my bike and wanted to cancel my insurance however they told me there would be no cancellation fee. However when I went to cancel they told me that I have to pay $500. I asked for what they told me its to pay off portion of the premium due to seasonal.

I WILL NEVER BE INSURING WITH THIS COMPANY EVER AGAIN DO NOT INSURE WITH THEM THEY ARE A SCAM.

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