Yes, you can cancel American Family insurance at any time by calling 1-833-381-1155 and either canceling your coverage immediately or setting a cancellation date for the future. Just make sure you have a new policy in place or you sell your vehicle before canceling so you don’t face penalties for driving without insurance.
How to Cancel Your American Family Policy
Prepare the necessary information. Before contacting American Family, make sure you have your policy details available. You will likely be asked for your driver’s license number, policy number, and SSN.
Contact your insurer. The easiest way to cancel your American Family policy is usually to call customer service at 1-833-381-1155. You can also cancel your policy by writing a letter that includes your name, policy number, and the date you want your policy to end. Sign, date, and mail your letter to: American Family Insurance / 6000 American Parkway / Madison, WI 53783, or visiting your nearest American Family insurance office and speaking with an agent. Again, you may do this at any time during your policy period. You do not have to wait until the policy renewal date.
Possibly receive a refund. If you are canceling your insurance coverage mid-policy, American Family may refund you for any unused coverage.
Confirm cancellation. Once your policy has been canceled, you should receive a confirmation via email or mail. If you do not receive confirmation within 7-10 business days of canceling your policy, you should call American Family.
You can lower your American Family car insurance costs by taking advantage of American Family discounts, opting for a higher deductible, and reducing your coverage, among other things. American Family considers a variety of factors when calculating your premium, though some – like your age and location – are out of your control. Fortunately, you can take steps to influence other factors in order to lower your rate.
Yes, American Family has a grace period of 9 days for payments. During the grace period, policyholders can pay their past-due premium in order to avoid a lapse in coverage. If the grace period ends without the necessary payment being made, American Family will cancel the policy. Even if the policyholder pays the balance within the grace period, American Family will still charge them a $10.
No, you cannot cancel your American Family insurance policy online because American Family requires all policies to be canceled over the phone (by calling at 1-833-381-1155). American Family insurance policies can be canceled at any time, with no cancellation fee.
How to Cancel Your American Family Insurance Policy
1. Gather the Right Information
To cancel your American Family policy, prepare the necessary details including your name, address, Social Security number, policy number,...
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