What does "Notice in Writing" means ?

Question

I want to cancel my auto insurance policy.

Does calling my insurance company on the phone to request canceling my policy counts as "writing in notice" ? Or do I have to write a letter and send it by mail to my insurance company stating that I want to cancel my policy ?

Thanks

Answer 1

You have to write a letter.

Answer 2

Yes you do have to write to them. Make sure you put a date that your wish your policy cancelled to ensure that you get a proper refund of your premium.

Answer 3

No, calling doesn't count, and an email doesn't count, either.  YOu need to write it out, and send it - preferably certified, return receipt - so you can also prove they GOT it, if push comes to shove.

They MIGHT accept it via fax, though, so ask them.

Answer 4

Write a letter/send

Answer 5

WRITE THE LETTER.....

Answer 6

Yes, they want it in writing. Perhaps email will do. Try it and call to tell them you did it, unless they don't have an email address, in which case just send a brief signed note saying you want your account (include account number) canceled. Also, keep a copy for your records, dated, proving you did so.

Answer 7

You have two options.

Option #1) Make the phone call to cancel. Then write the letter and send it under certification.

Option #2) Write the letter and send it under certification. Then make the phone call to cancel.  

Hope you get it.  :o)

Answer 8

When someone asks for notice in writing they need a written copy of your cancellation for their records.  I'm sure you either mail them the letter or fax it to them.

Answer 9

You have to send a letter.

Answer 10

Talking on the phone is not *writing*. Talking on the phone is *speaking*.

Writing a letter is *writing*. Do that.

Answer 11

Yes it means you must produce a written statement. Be sure they receive it, you may want to send it certified mail, also be aware that some companies will report you immediately to the state for dropping insurance and you will have to prove that you have a new policy.

Answer 12

You absolutely have to send it in writing. I recommend certified mail, otherwise they can claim they never received it and keep charging you. This is also why you can't cancel by phone.

Answer 13

A phone call does not constitute notice in writing. A letter in the mail does. But do they require it to be in writing? If you simply refrain from making your next payment, they'll automatically cancel anyway.

Answer 14

ummm..notice in writing means just that ... IN WRITING... you need to mail or fax a leter to them, or email if you have the address.. you could call them and ask for an email address. But if it says in writing, it needs to be actaully in writing.

Answer 15

Phone would just be verbal notification.  I don't know if they'd allow email or fax, but writing it out would be the key.

Answer 16

you have to write a letter... be sure to send it certified or delivery confirmation so that you have proof they received it.