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Phentex

(16,334 posts)
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 05:39 PM Jun 2019

USAA Insurance? I just spent 30 frustrating minutes on the phone...

this is merely a vent.

Tried to see if I was eligible for auto insurance. Spent a ton of time on the website and gave a ton of personal information to them ONLY to be told I was already a member (for which they can find no record!) so I had to call - using a phone.

Ridiculous phone tree! At least 6 button presses, none of which referred to why I was calling but I get a human at last. Explain everything to her. She asks a billion questions but can't find the answer. Transferred. Explain everything to 2nd human who spends some time clacking on the computer to verify what I've just said. . Repeat two more times at which point I think I am REALLY going to get transferred to the right person (I have hope, he seemed sincere) only to be placed on hold...and then hung up on.

IF THIS IS ANY INDICATION OF THEIR AUTO INSURANCE SERVICE, no thanks. And I never got to the survey I agreed to answer at the end of the call.

I am getting emails from them already and have unsubscribed.

Thanks for letting me vent.

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USAA Insurance? I just spent 30 frustrating minutes on the phone... (Original Post) Phentex Jun 2019 OP
We were about to look into switching to them underpants Jun 2019 #1
That's what everyone keeps telling me... Phentex Jun 2019 #3
If you are eligible, you'd be nuts not to. I've had it for decades. hlthe2b Jun 2019 #5
Actually, they have been known for their customer service for decades--such that those eligible hlthe2b Jun 2019 #2
I have only one social security number... Phentex Jun 2019 #4
Data entry error? Have them bump it up to a supervisor. hlthe2b Jun 2019 #6
Good point... Phentex Jun 2019 #15
I have USAA car insurance and like them Gothmog Jun 2019 #7
same here...all us kids do and would never leave. sdfernando Jun 2019 #11
We have our auto, home and life insurance with USAA. Also we have almost jezebel321 Jun 2019 #8
I'm a happy member lettucebe Jun 2019 #9
A close friend has been very happy with hers... Phentex Jun 2019 #14
No issues from me BBG Jun 2019 #10
We've been with USAA for more than 30 years matt819 Jun 2019 #12
There are exceptions I understand... Phentex Jun 2019 #13
I've been with them for 45 years GP6971 Jun 2019 #16
I'm with them through my dad. Polly Hennessey Jun 2019 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Jun 2019 #18
I have never had a problem with them Skittles Jun 2019 #19
I have USAA and they are the best insurance I have ever had. Baltimike Jun 2019 #20
My sister and her husband tried USAA csziggy Jun 2019 #21
Sorry to hear this. I've had them for 4 decades and not run into this. kairos12 Jun 2019 #22

underpants

(182,806 posts)
1. We were about to look into switching to them
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 05:45 PM
Jun 2019

For auto and home. I'd heard really good things at least in terms of rates.

Phentex

(16,334 posts)
3. That's what everyone keeps telling me...
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 05:46 PM
Jun 2019

but geeeeeze:

"You're already a member. We can find no record of you."

?????

hlthe2b

(102,278 posts)
2. Actually, they have been known for their customer service for decades--such that those eligible
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 05:45 PM
Jun 2019

Last edited Thu Jun 13, 2019, 06:37 PM - Edit history (1)

try VERY hard never to lose that eligibility (whether from inadvertent cancellation or whatever).

Perhaps they are shifting more to automation, which would be a pity, but once you do get a person, they SHOULD be able to help you.

If you are or have served on active duty or are the spouse or child of someone who has, you should be eligible.

Phentex

(16,334 posts)
4. I have only one social security number...
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 05:48 PM
Jun 2019

and they cannot find anyone associated with my number but they also can't find me. And I can't rejoin because I am already a member. I have never had insurance with them.

Gothmog

(145,253 posts)
7. I have USAA car insurance and like them
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 05:51 PM
Jun 2019

I was grandfather in due to my father who was in the service

sdfernando

(4,935 posts)
11. same here...all us kids do and would never leave.
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 06:05 PM
Jun 2019

I've had excellent experience with them. When I've had to make claims I walk out of the claim center with a check in my hand, right then. When my car was hit while parked, they pursued the police report and later I got a check from them for the deductible I had to pay up front.

Everyone and every company has some bad days, I would really take what someone else suggested and get this issue up to a supervisor or manager. Sounds like someone may have fat-fingered some data entry.

jezebel321

(278 posts)
8. We have our auto, home and life insurance with USAA. Also we have almost
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 05:53 PM
Jun 2019

always gone with them for our auto loans. Their rates are fantastic and I have never had a problem with customer service at all.

lettucebe

(2,336 posts)
9. I'm a happy member
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 05:57 PM
Jun 2019

Love USAA myself. I've been frustrated on phone calls mostly because it's nearly impossible to prove who you are any more. They'll ask questions I cannot answer about where I lived before etc. I've been really frustrated after a call, but I'm happy as can be with their services otherwise. I do all my banking on my phone, and get annual dividends, also they refund ATM fees (up to a certain number but I don't know what that number is, maybe 10 or 15 a month?).

just my two cents

BBG

(2,538 posts)
10. No issues from me
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 06:02 PM
Jun 2019

Home and auto insurance. They were helpful with a collision (not at fault) I had this past winter. Offered to act on my behalf if the at-fault party gave me any trouble.

matt819

(10,749 posts)
12. We've been with USAA for more than 30 years
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 06:09 PM
Jun 2019

Their customer service used to be second to none. Personal, professional, fast.

Now? Not so much. Spotty at best. Sometimes good, sometimes not. Auto insurance has been hit the worst. Life insurance is good, though even there they have issues. Much more bureaucratic than they used to be. Inevitable I suppose. But still unfortunate.

Phentex

(16,334 posts)
13. There are exceptions I understand...
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 06:14 PM
Jun 2019

Maybe it's like hlthe2b said above some sort of computer glitch. I understand that. Then you think one person could have said hmmm let me check into this and call you back. They already had all of my contact info, personal info, etc. Instead, I got the pass the buck treatment and then the click.

I may call back when the scar heals.

GP6971

(31,159 posts)
16. I've been with them for 45 years
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 06:18 PM
Jun 2019

for auto and property. No one can really beat their rates.

I have to admit that trying to get through to them has recently been daunting.

Polly Hennessey

(6,797 posts)
17. I'm with them through my dad.
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 06:20 PM
Jun 2019

I have had excellent service with them on all levels. Even have my pets insured via USAA. If you are eligible, sign up.

Response to Phentex (Original post)

csziggy

(34,136 posts)
21. My sister and her husband tried USAA
Thu Jun 13, 2019, 08:47 PM
Jun 2019

Since he is a veteran they thought it might be good. I don't have the details, but they were seriously disappointed in the coverage and the service. They have now changed insurance and don't plan on going back.

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