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Had roommate get swindled by USAA when they wouldn't cover auto damage from getting hit by someone when it was parked outside.  Another buddy had issues with getting a home estimate for damages from a storm.

Made the jump after hearing both stories and the fact that Alfa beat USAA's home and auto insurance by almost 20%.  Been with Alfa for over 5 years now; got a new roof after a windstorm that was zero headache - they just wrote a check and did it quickly.  Added a teenager to the plan recently and my insurance is STILL $100-300 less than other friends I know (with both USAA and other insurance companies).  

Haven't looked back since dropping USAA insurance and don't regret it.  I do think opening up to the masses is what changed their customer service.  

Still bank with them, though.  Good credit history and generally they're good enough in that department.