Insurance threatening to void my policy because I didn't list household members — was never even asked
I'm honestly losing my mind over this and could really use some perspective from people who've been through the insurance wringer.
So I got rear-ended about three weeks ago — not my fault, other driver ran a red light and hit me pretty hard. Filed my claim the same day, super responsive, thought everything was going smoothly. Then during my recorded statement the adjuster starts asking whether anyone else lives in my house. I said yeah, my older brother and my grandmother both live with me. Neither of them drive — my grandmother never had a license and my brother's was suspended years ago, so neither touches my car.
Now the insurance company is telling me that because I didn't list them as household members on my original application, they're flagging my policy for a "material misrepresentation" review and may deny my claim entirely while they figure things out.
Here's the thing — I went back and looked at every screen of the online application I filled out. There was no question asking about other people living in my home. Not one. I even have screenshots of the quote flow because I saved them when comparing policies. The question just... isn't there.
I'm in my mid-20s, this is the first time I've ever had to actually USE my insurance, and now I feel like they're looking for any excuse to wriggle out of paying. The damage to my car is significant and I've got some neck and shoulder pain I've been getting treated for.
Has anyone dealt with this "household member" denial tactic before? Is there anything I can do, or do I just have to accept whatever they decide?