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DEBORAH W Zcd

Bad customer service

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I was on hold for a super long time. they screwed up my bill.

i called to remove my trailer and they never took it off and kept charging me. it was much much much better before Farmers Ins took it over.

Loss:
$200
Pros:
  • I have had them for a long time
  • Used to be good customer service
Cons:
  • Lousy lousy customer service

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: try another company

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Timothy E Shh

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Need to speak to a representative regarding my account # 8377 ** **

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Original review updated Aug 02, 2023

I have been trying to contact customer service every day since this past Friday (7/28). Every time I call I am put on hold and told there is a long wait time of over 40 minutes.

Yesterday I was hold for 1 hour 32 minutes 24 seconds before someone came on the phone. The first thing I said was "please don't hang up on me, I've been on hold for a long time" the person said, I won't hang up, how can I help you. As soon as I started talking again, they hung up.

Needless to say I was very up set.

Your customer service is terrible, and everything I've read online says the same thing. And now I am considering canceling my insurance with you (after nearly 50 years).

How do I get someone live on the phone to talk to regarding my policy without wasting my life sitting on hold?

Pros:
  • Cheap
Cons:
  • Unresponsive

Preferred solution: A call back

User's recommendation: Cheap insurance, lousy customer service, and don't ever expect roadside service to take less that 2 hours for a response

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Marcy G Qci

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Need to edit my policy documents and address

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I've been unable to get through by phone. I've been on hold for 30,40, 50 minutes and the call never goes through.

I only want to make 2 minor edits, to remove a name from the mailing address and the name on the policy that says "unrated".

I also want to ensure having these two names on my documents hasn't changed the rate I pay.

Pros:
  • Affordable
Cons:
  • Customer service is non-existent

Preferred solution: In touch with a customer service representative to answer a question and edit document for me

User's recommendation: Once you're a paying customer, customer service is not available.

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Anonymous
map-marker San Diego, California

Car insurance

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I tried to buy insurance for my new car , somehow I cant get in touch with anyone. I tried to call every day but was put on hold over an hour every time.

I tried to do it online but they wouldnt let me login. My # is 1(61*)***-****

User's recommendation: I would recommend them to find other alternatives

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Kaitlyn M Emy

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Cannot Get a Rep on Phone

I have called around 5 times in the last few days trying to reach a representative to change my auto policy. I have been on hold well over an hour each time.

This is completely unacceptable.

I need a call back or if there is another way of doing this please advise. Thank you

Preferred solution: A call back

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Anonymous
map-marker Indio, California

Once again billing and customer service has failed again

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In August 2023, 21st had the same problems with billing, no contact with customer service and a defunct website. Over 35 years with them and never a problem until this year.

Not sure if they are even in business with absolutely no responses by phone or website.

Suddenly you have to pay the entire 6 months instead of installments.

I even emailed Farmers with the following:

"What has Farmer's done to 21st Century Insurance?

They are just awful.

No customer service and incorrect billing. A failing stepchild!"

More than pissed!!

User's recommendation: Beware!

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olivia s Avi

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Gave incorrect price of new car on policy

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called last thurs(on hold 56 minutes!)

to remove old car traded in and add the new car i bought.

when i was asked the value of car what i paid i accidently

gave the incorrect amount. i paid much more

please call me

i am 78 and cant sit holding on phone for so long

if you can fix this problem via email let me know(also hard of hearing on phone)

Pros:
  • Who knows
Cons:
  • Customer service

Preferred solution: better customer service.im almost 80 and dont want to spend the remaining years i have on hold with customer servic

User's recommendation: dont insure with them. i dont have any complaints about premiums or coverage maninly because i have not had any accidents in over 39 years.but the customer serivce is HORRIBLE. if you enjoy being on hold for almost an hours. go for it

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Teresa C Mmx

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Policy cancelled as customer service Is not answering the phone

Updated by user Oct 08, 2023

My Insurance was cancelled as I could not get on the website to make payment or get through to Customer Service.

Original review Sep 07, 2023

My policy was cancelled as I haven't been able to reach Customer Service to make payment. And I am still trying to reach a representative.

Preferred solution: My policy reinstated

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Tom C Bhh

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How can I ask questions about my policy increases

Ive tried and tried calling customer service and nobody ever answers after hours on hold no matter when I call this has been for weeks now.

Pros:
  • Usually fair prices until now
Cons:
  • Horrible non existent phone customer service

Preferred solution: My questions answered about my policy price increase

User's recommendation: Perhaps avoid this company

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Stephen M Jjj

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Horrible, horrible, horrible customer service

Updated by user Sep 30, 2023

Besides filing a complaint with Pissed Consumer I also filed a complaint with the BBB. Haven't heard from 21st Century.

Original review Aug 31, 2023

Like everyone else, I can't get through. 21st has known about this problem for months and months, but obviously they don't want to address it, they'd rather save money and avoid hiring more customer service agents.

I moved to OR (21st only covers CA), and I've been trying to get through for weeks to cancel my coverage and get a pro-rated refund, but CAN'T GET THROUGH.

I suppose I'll just have to let my coverage run its course and forget about a refund. I hope 21st Century crashes and burns...

Cons:
  • Not enough agents
  • Horrid customer service

Preferred solution: A pro-rated refund

User's recommendation: avoid at all cost

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Leona R Dgv

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Check account balance

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The website said my policy # didn't exist and my phone number was invalid. So I tried calling and it said my wait time was 40 min.

I was waiting for more than an hour and finally hung up. I tried 4 times.

I hadn't received a bill and didn't know if I had a balance.

So my bill didn't get paid. I hope they will extend my payment due date until the 10

Pros:
  • Good prices
Cons:
  • Bad website

Preferred solution: Extend my due date until Aug 10th

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same thing happening to me

Bjorn P Iwt

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| map-marker Torrance, California

IS YOUR WEBSITE DOWN ?!

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I have tried three times to use your website to update my contact information, with codes sent! Every time it comes up, the screen goes dark when it reaches my info! I tried different browsers but no help, it's completely non clickable on everything!

Pros:
  • Prices ok

Preferred solution: Able to have their website working again so I can go on there and update contact info!

User's recommendation: After the merged with Farmers it has gotten worse! They try to fix the long wait on the phone now!

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Teresa C Mmx

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Speak with representative

I am trying to reach a representative to reinstate a cancelled policy and make a payment. I would like someone to call me, As I cannot reach anyone. Thank you

Preferred solution: A call back to reinstate my policy and make a payment. Thank you

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Teresa C Mmx

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Speak with representative

My policy was cancelled and I am trying to speak with a representative to reinstate my policy, I have been calling for a week.Thank you

Preferred solution: To talk to a representative and make payment to reinstate my policy .Thank you

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Ean Ozq

Never answer costumer service

I need to print my new policy and the web doesnt give the option for my new 6 months policy, only the older ones, they send me the cards , but I need the declarations pages , and is impossible for them to answer the phone, right now Im waiting for someone to talk to me , Im in hold for more than 1 hour

User's recommendation: I don’t recommend ever

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