American Family Insurance

American Family Insurance Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.15 of 5 (by 143 users)



American Family Insurance Review Summary

A financial service company’s name can often convey positive impressions about the company and this is certainly true with American Family Insurance. This insurance provider offers auto insurance, homeowners insurance, renters insurance, and a whole host of other insurance products. The American Family Insurance name has a nice, friendly sound to it and reviewers of this company point out that it is very personal and usually offers a great value compared to other insurance providers. "American Family Looks After My Home and Auto Reasonably", says one happy customer, and others seem to feel the same way about this popular American Insurance Company. It makes American Family Insurance one of the more highly rated insurance companies in the USA.
54% of people rated American Family Insurance as 5 stars
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24% of people rated American Family Insurance as 4 stars
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11% of people rated American Family Insurance as 3 stars
11% of people rated American Family Insurance as 3 stars%
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5% of people rated American Family Insurance as 2 stars
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6% of people rated American Family Insurance as 1 star
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83% 83% of people recommend American Family Insurance 17% of people don't recommend American Family Insurance 17%
 

American Family Insurance Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
MAY
7
2008

I've had American Family for four years and have never had a problem with them.  The rates are fair (a LOT lower than Geico, who I had before Am Family) and the claims process went smoothly the two times I had to use them (unfortunately).  I never had contact with the agent, but his assistants are...

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on a budget

rockie0909
Manitowoc, WI
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
MAY
10
2008

Having to report damage to our home, not a problem.  But actually dealing with getting the money to get the roof fixed, that was a pain in the neck.  American Family wouldn't give all the money for the fix and the company that did the repairs needed 1/2 down to start the job, so it was a touchy time...

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in debt, a low risk investor

rainbow77
Saint Charles, MO
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American Family Insurance Ratings and Reviews

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on a strict budget

FEB
27
2008

My husband and I had our car and renters insurance through American Family for 5 years with multiple cars. When our daughter and her boyfriend (now husband) moved in we were told we had to add them to our policy because they lived in our house. We were told the same thing about our 23 year old son who had his own vehicle.

It wasn't that they were driving our cars, they just lived here. Our rates went up. We asked if they could have their own insurance but were told that they had to be on the policy because they "might" have access to our cars.

Then our two teenage boys began driving. The 23 year...

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2 star rating
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annieb
Midway, UT



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in debt, on a strict budget

NOV
28
2009

When I purchased my new mini van in 2006, I also decided to look for a new insurance company.  American Family came to my attention so I decided to give them a try.  The agent was very personable and friendly.  He even came to my house to drop off the information and insurance cards.  He even sent special event ticket offers for local arena football games.  I was impressed.  Everything went beautifully for the first six months.  After that, it was time for my renewal and my rates were increased.  I did not have any claims or tickets so I didn't understand.  I called to ask and I was told...

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1 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
purplehayz10473
Hoffman Estates, IL



2
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on a budget

APR
21
2008
After many years (10+) of insurance with them with no claims, and 20 years plus our grandparents before us, we have had nothing but grief with the Keokuk Ia. They said we had to put on new roof, we did. They said we had to reside the garage. We did. A year goes by. Then they said we had to reside the house - in the middle of winter deep freeze. We said first thing come spring - the contractors protected it with plywood and plastic where it had blown off. They said nope had to be now . So we did. Then we received notice that we needed to replace the roof and garage siding. The local agent took pictures,... read full review »
1 star rating
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moatsad
Henderson, NV



2
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a low risk investor

OCT
22
2008
Recently I called my agent for advice on making a claim, since we had recently had a couple of claims on other cars.  I was told that AmFam NEVER cancels policies and that, at worst, my rates would go up.  I was even given an estimate of what the increase would be.  It seemed more practical to make the claim and pay the increased rates.  WRONG!  Shortly after making the claim I was notified by AmFam that all of my auto policies would be cancelled.  They would not work with me in any way.  I was able to find new policies at comparable rates.  My motorcycle policy was not cancelled and since... read full review »
1 star rating
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mhh
Alpine, UT



1
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saving a little

MAY
1
2009

My parents went with American Family Insurance so when I turned sixteen I also went through the same agent.  Our agent had known our family for about twenty years, we called him by his first name he knew all about us and we knew all about his family.  From the time I was sixteen to when I was twenty nine I had gotten one speeding ticket, get side swiped (not at fault the other car had ran a red light), and hit a deer.  I have always had a pretty clean driving record and I always paid my insurance in full for six months well in advance.  I recently purchased a house and called my agent...

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2 star rating
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sjen
Germantown, WI



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A realist, paying cash, Every day computer user, safe driver, comparison shopper, saving a little, on a strict budget

AUG
10
2008
American Family Insurance is the first insurance company I've had PLEASURE in dealing with.

The agents and everyone who works with them are friendly. The customer service not attached to the particular agency is nice. My agent is available when I need him! And if not his boss is more than happy to assist no matter how small the matter.

Their roadside assistance plan is ridiculously affordable, very reasonable amount of coverage, easy to use, and very quick reimbursement.

Their website is easy to navigate. Payment options are many. Setting up new service was fast and simple yet very informative. The...
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5 star rating
reviewer
MisforMichelle
Puyallup, WA



1
helpful
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on a budget, an aggressive saver

MAY
7
2008

We have been with our American Family agent for 5 years now.  He is wonderful & so personable.  He has always taken the time to address our concerns & point us in the right direction.  He is like family to us.  I have never had anybody go out of their way for us like this from any other insurance company or any business really.  Unbelievable service.

 We started with car insurance (switched to American Family because they were cheaper) & now we also have homeowners & a total of 8 life insurance policies!  We get great discounts on already low prices!  You can't beat that!

 We have recommended...

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5 star rating
reviewer
Jodes357
Elyria, OH



1
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AUG
17
2009
However, I did like them at first but when they changed their policy on me so quickly and the rates when up that's when I decided it was time to change. They are easy to get a hold of and the agents are nice as well.
3 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
amyjaspo
Savage, MN



1
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on a budget

MAY
9
2008

We have been with this company for all of our insurance needs for over 6 years. They are almost like family to us. The customer service is amazing and the rates are the best we've seen!


5 star rating
wldrose72
Aurora, CO



1
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Rated on November 8, 2008

5 star rating
2008 Contributor
babyg69mb
Kingman, AZ



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paying cash

JUL
25
2009

 

In March of this year, my family suffered a major fire loss to our home. Most of the house burned to the ground, and what didn't burn was water and smoke damaged. At first the process of starting the claim was a relative smooth one. They set us up in a hotel for the first 11 days, then through a subcontractor, found us a rental home. In the fire we lost everything, including the cars. This is where the first problems started. The auto adjuster really tried to burn us on our vehicle values. It took a call from my agent to the adjuster's supervisor to get any kind of assistance, and then they...

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2 star rating
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RobF911
Colorado Springs, CO



D
saving a little

JUL
11
2009

Although this company is pretty new to Washington, it has been around for 80+ years in the midwest.  We signed our home insurance a year ago with them, and just came up to our first renewal.  The price increased slightly from last year ($10) because of course our home value increased.  Other than that, no big suprises!

On commercial insurance, they are great!  I save about $900 a year on a policy for our restaurant, switching over from Farmers!  I've actually talked to a few more people and they were paying high rates with Farmers too, so I recommended them my agent who also was able to...

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5 star rating
reviewer
fschan
Renton, WA



D
on a budget, in debt, on a strict budget, saving a little, loving this product, public school grad, into yoga/pilates, pro-breastfeeding

AUG
3
2009

We have our homeowner's insurance through American Family Insurance, and I could not be happier.  Our agent is Leah Williams and she has been with us since day one.  She has helped us more times than I can count and American Family has been there when we've needed them.  When we had several water pipes burst over a period of a few months, we simply did not have the money to replace the plumbing.  We put in a claim to American Family and it was taken care of that same day.  We had a check in hand and were able to get our plumbing completely replaced.  And they didn't even raise our rates!


5 star rating
2009 Reviewer
Katran
Sun City, AZ



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