A while back, I mentioned how I was trying to do more of my business locally. That entailed not only doing most of my Christmas shopping in town instead of on the internet, it also included me switching my car insurance to a local State Farm agent instead of a nebulous Geico agent. I know State Farm is not exactly Monroe's best friend, but at least it's a local agent, right?
Well, anyway, here's the kind letter I received from my friendly State Farm Underwriting Department today:
Dear Policyholder:
Thank you for allowing us the oppotunity to provide your car insurance under this policy. After a thorough review, (emphasis mine) we are sorry that we cannot continue this insurance after the date and time of cancellation shown above. The reason(s) for this action is:
(This is where it gets good)
You have not provided necessary information concerning possible undisclosed driver Neil Poynter to enable us to complete an underwriting review.
The State Farm Payment Plan Department will contact you concerning any refund.
Blah, blah, etc, etc.
Uh, wait a second. Hold the phone. Has anyone ever heard of a bloke named Neil Poynter? I certainly have not and if I find out he's been driving my car, I'm not going to be happy. I have both keys. I swear.
This reminds me of the time Aaron and I kept getting a phone bill for Nalley's Chips and Snacks and the phone company refused to believe that we were not selling peanut butter and pickle relish out of our apartment. Yeah, that was a nightmare. (And oh, how I wish I still had the letter Aaron wrote to the kind folks of the phone company after getting the run around from all the customer service reps - I might be able to take some poynters - ahem - pointers.)
Hopefully the fact that I have a local agent who I kind of know will make it easier to clear up this little misunderstanding.
To be continued.
Posted by christin at December 20, 2005 08:35 PM | TrackBackOops...I was only joking when I mentioned to Neil that it would be a great way to meet you by pulling that stunt...
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I believe the Neil Poynter in question is the son of your home's former owner Jane Poynter. Stupid State Farm must have the address on file from ages ago. The weird thing is that he had been living in NY even when Mrs P had your house. Strange, strange.
Posted by: hollie at December 21, 2005 09:09 AMHollie, you are a genius. And a genius with connections at that. I'm blown away.
Posted by: Christin at December 21, 2005 09:19 AMHmmm...if anyone sees a gray-haired British man driving a green equinox in the middle of the night, let me know!
Posted by: Christin at December 21, 2005 01:42 PMHey, it's Christmas! Maybe he could get you some rims!
Posted by: emilyhilleke at December 21, 2005 03:04 PMChristin, you have an Equinox? Rock on!
Posted by: SonofThunder at December 21, 2005 05:41 PMAh, Mrs Poynter.... Between her passionate, tough Latin teaching (always sprinkled with blessings from her foul mouth and dirty mind) and her laid-back wine & cheese parties, those really were the days.
Posted by: jon at December 22, 2005 09:34 PMBoy! That is someone I haven't thought about in years. Crazy ole Mrs. Poynter... she liked Lisa way better than me. Then again, I skipped her class at least once a week.
Latin just is't my thing.
Hmmm... Equinox. I drove a 2006 Pontiac Torrent the other day (Equinox's twin). It was so nice. I wanted one. Too bad it was only a rental.
However, if you are talking about this kind of equinox, then I guess that is cool too (Huzzah for electric scooters). :p
Posted by: joebrodie at December 23, 2005 10:01 PMMine is the Chevrolet, not the scooter, but sometimes (like when I'm putting gas in it) I wish I had a scooter.
Emily - that made me laugh out loud. Good times.
By the way, in case anyone cares, Hollie solved the mystery and all is well with State Farm again. They sent me a letter of apology.
Posted by: Christin at December 29, 2005 08:58 AMI do care, you can finally drive again:)
Emily, I can't even believe you remembered that. I am cracking up. "You know what I like!"
Hey, we need to hit Pueblo. Are you setting up tomorrow (friday) night, or are you free? Let's talk.
Posted by: UJ at December 29, 2005 10:21 AMI'm free Friday night. We should definitely get together. Call my cell phone sometime.
Posted by: Christin at December 29, 2005 10:38 AM