Insurance

In this week’s Ask TeleGlass, Barb Anderson asks TeleGlass:

“I was under the impression that Connecticut was one of the states that had the state mandated deductible waiver for auto glass claims. In checking your site however, it indicated that this is apparently not the case. Did this change recently and if so, please advise when. Thanks so much.”

Well Barb, that is a great question. We have heard that question many times, typically from consumers who live in a state where “Full Glass Coverage” is a commonly added coverage.

In the state of Connecticut, there are no state mandated waivers of deductibles for auto glass. Connecticut does however have something they call “Full Glass Coverage,” which is an additional coverage that can be purchased by the consumer. Many consumers are unaware they are paying an additional premium for the full glass coverage as the agents tend to write in the additional premium automatically as it is benefit to their consumers. Typically we have seen that the additional premium is something that 99% of consumers we work with have signed up for.

If you live the state of Connecticut and drive a car, chances are that you will crack or a chip in the windshield, and that you will need to get a windshield replacement or a windshield repair. If you do not have “Full Glass Coverage,” sign up for that coverage and save yourself a few bucks!

For more information, please go to the Connecticut Insurance Departments Consumer Page.

Thanks for the question Barb, and if you need to use that coverage on a broken windshield, keep us in mind and we will help you find a qualified auto glass company in your area.

Read more from Rachel Letourneau. System Process Manager, Rachel has been with Teleglass for six years. In addition to making a mean birthday cake, Rachel has an extensive grasp of the auto glass business. Find her on Twitter: @rachelcrocker.

Tagged as: Ask TeleGlass, Insurance

{ 0 comments }