Farmers Insurance Cautions Vehicle Owners on Windshield Replacement Scams
National News • August 10, 2004
Driving with a cracked or broken windshield puts both drivers and their passengers at risk.
In fact, insurance companies in some states are required by law to waive the deductible for damaged or ...
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Subject: Glass replacment fraud
Posted On: August 11, 2004, 5:51 pm CDT
Posted By: Heather Fajardo
Comment:
Although the article is very accurate and something that we face every day, the article should reflect what the consumer should look for when getting a windshield replaced.
You should mention that there are good, reputable companies practicing good business every day. You should point the consumers to call their agents first and get a referral to a quality company in their area as a good start. You may aslo want to point your customers to the BBB or other reporting agencies that can show any reports of fraud. Simply stating that there is a problem is not enough, you need to tell your insureds what to look for. As a farmers insured, it would be appreciated!
Subject: Glass replacment fraud
You should mention that there are good, reputable companies practicing good business every day. You should point the consumers to call their agents first and get a referral to a quality company in their area as a good start. You may aslo want to point your customers to the BBB or other reporting agencies that can show any reports of fraud. Simply stating that there is a problem is not enough, you need to tell your insureds what to look for. As a farmers insured, it would be appreciated!