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New driver again, and I'm 51

by Mike N Ike on Jun 27, 2020
2 out of 5 stars

May 2019, they said my insurance would be 675 a year, I didn't have insurance the year before cause I had to sell my car so I could survive. Insurance was over 1100 which I paid, they said it would be 675 for this year. I got an invoice, it was over 1400. I'm 51, no accidents, been driving 36 years. This is the 4th time in my life I'm a "new' driver again, this is wrong!

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The worst of the worst

by Starbear on Feb 4, 2020
2 out of 5 stars

Don’t go near this company. Cost us thousands. Their lower rates will cost you when you claim.

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Nearly made me homeless

by Cross123 on Jul 8, 2019
2.5 out of 5 stars

Had an 89 Toyota Tercell back in 1995 and was in a car accident that nearly ended my life. I was on comprehensive coverage and it was like pulling teeth to get my claims from them. They were so slow with the claims process that I had to force my injured self back to work to make ends meet. Nearly reinjuring myself again in the process. What a terrible way to take someone's money and do not return the value of the car back to them for so long a time. Shame on Wawanesa, I will never go with them again. I remember calling so many times to check back with them and they kept giving me the brush off and a bunch of excuses that made me feel that I was forgotten. Promising me 2 weeks, then 3 weeks, etc. Disgusting.

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Paying the Insurance.

by Wolf on Jun 13, 2019
2.5 out of 5 stars

I generally pay yearly to have that bill out of my way, this year I had extended bills so I decided to split the bill, I paid half, then a quarter and the final payment which states right on the form they provided says Aug. 3rd, and they wanted the payment a month after I paid the first quarter of the last half, I paid more to bring down the final payment. They don't seem to honor their own agreement papers. I tried talking to them, but they won't budge, I have other small-time debts to pay, so not paying till the due date "they" wrote down.

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Downhill Slide

by Fed up in Gatineau on Feb 4, 2019
2 out of 5 stars

I have been with Wawanesa for years. On the recommendation of their agents, I filed 3 claims and asked them about one incident where I did not make a claim. Last year they sent a letter telling me they didn't want me as a client for Auto anymore! So in future do not speak to an agent unless you really want to file a claim. Then this year they have gone to a broker system. I called to get a reason for my premium jump. After being transferred 3 times I was told and I quote "to save money" but I am the one who got charged a 35$ broker fee and they raised my monthly premium by 35$ - why? "Well, Wawanesa decided that that was the rate they wanted to charge" - no real explanation. So needless to say I will be looking for a new insurance company this year.

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Not user friendly.

by writeray on Jul 14, 2018
2.5 out of 5 stars

I signed a contract with them and had to wait over 2 months for the bill to get to me. When it did, they increased the rate by 14%. Also, payment was due the day before they sent the bill.

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service soso price on the rise

by phil514e on Feb 20, 2017
2.5 out of 5 stars

i had a claim 2 1/2 years ago they did not cover the towing of my car to the garage
I got a rental car for a while (my deposit I only got it back 3 months later after all the calls an complaints)
after that my insurance rate keeps going up.
When I called to find out why, the agent was told me about cars in the area being at risk and I should moved...
I moved I save 70$ the 1st year... after that it just keeps going up...
the rate was low at 1st but then got a little too crazy...
I found a better deal with dejardins

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Poor Customer service

by FedupofSouthland on May 3, 2016
2.5 out of 5 stars

I'd been with Wawanesa for 20 years through a broker South Land Insurance. Never had any problems with their policy nor did I have any problems with broker. But recently, the customer service of South Land has plummeted into a stinking sewer. I was literarily told off by the an agent. Yeesh!
I'm leaving to another broker and get this, I will be actually paying more.

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Terrible customer service

by Livid in London on Feb 27, 2015
2 out of 5 stars

I had an auto collision claim that I files with Wawanesa on Feb 2nd, 2015. They assigned me a claim number on Feb 3rd and advised me of their approved repair shops. I identified the repair shop I would use and took my car in the following day. As of Feb 27th, I have called my local claims office 9 times, and they never pick up. I leave messages, but the adjustor for my claim never returns my call. I have since called my insurance broker 3 times to seek assistance, and they too are unable to get anyone from Wawanesa respond. I believe that this is beyond terrible customer service.

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