Metromile Tracking Order Status

I've been with metromile for over 3 years. Rates have only increased in small increments and even decreased at times. I have had 1 claim, and that's why they loose a star. I submitted everything online, received confirmation, etc. Their Web system never spoke to the claim system, so I had to call in and go over everything again with the phone agent (who was very friendly and helpful)

I have had Metromile for years and have used them for a major accident I was in. I got hit by someone and it caused a lot of damage. Though I did not have a rental as part of my insurance, they gave me one anyway. I assume it was because the other insurance company was going to pay for it anyway. I realize this is an ideal scenario if you are going to be in an accident. The process for getting the car into the shop, looked at, repairs approved, etc. was a few days...like within a week. They then handled everything on my behalf with the other insurance company. I thought I was going to have to pay my deductible when I picked up my car, but they covered that too and just added it to the bill for the other insurance company. Keep in mind, this really is an insurance for city drivers, those that just commute a reasonable distance to and from work, and those that do local driving. The rates are great and base costs are really low. I keep shopping around for new insurance and nothing ever comes remotely close. For those that complain about being "monitored," I say this with a ton of love and respect: it's highly unlikely that anyone is really that interested in your life.

The insurance itself has been fine. The devices are pretty bad though. There are two options. One plugs into the OBD2 port, the other plugs into the "lighter" port. The first drains my battery because I don't drive enough to offset the small steady drain. The second doesn't connect within the average duration of my occasional short drives, so I wind up getting alerts that it hasn't connected for too long, and then I have to go drive around to get it to connect. Since the whole point of the insurance is that it's for drivers who drive very little, having neither device work well for that situation is pretty problematic.

Rates were nice & low...under 900/yr...after 6 Months, rates doubled suddenly...no tickets, accidents,...& I was driving LESS...NO EXPLANATION

I like Metromile because I don't drive that much so the fact that I can just pay for the miles I drive is a plus for me. When I first signed up, I was worried about going to road trips but I was pleasantly surprised that all miles over 250 per day are free. However I do think that the base rate could be lower.