Can I switch auto insurance companies if I have an open claim?

Can you switch insurance companies with an open claim? There’s nothing preventing you from switching to a new insurance company if you have an open claim. You can typically switch to a new insurance company at any point. If you have an open claim with your old insurance company, then it’s still the responsibility of your old insurance company to deal with that claim.

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