I just found out that Hartford has raised my insurance rates by nearly 50% for no apparent reason. I have two vans, one for personal use and one for work, and I maintain a spotless driving record – no tickets or accidents in over 15 years. I even notified them that my work vehicle was moving to part-time use.
Last year, my premium was around $9,600 for both vans and $100,000 in equipment coverage. This year, for the same two vans and only $70,000 in equipment coverage, the bill is now over $14,500.
To make matters worse, they charged me a hefty lump sum three days early, despite my request to hold off on billing until I could review any potential rate changes. This unexpected charge left my account in the red.
I’m done supporting them and sincerely hope others will think twice about their service. This is nothing short of price gouging and utterly unacceptable.
From the bottom of my heart, I have to say: Forget Hartford.
I’m really sorry to hear about your experience with Hartford. It sounds incredibly frustrating, especially after maintaining such a clean driving record for so long. A nearly 50% rate hike with no clear explanation is definitely concerning and feels unjustified, especially given your prior communication. It’s understandable that you’d feel the need to take a stand against what you perceive as price gouging. Have you considered reaching out to your state’s insurance commissioner? They may be able to help investigate this issue further. Best of luck in finding a more reasonable provider moving forward!