AAA announces $125 million in financial relief for policyholders

Apr. 15--Some Pennsylvania AAA policyholders can expect to have part of their premiums refunded in the coming months.

AAA members who insure their vehicles through the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club and its affiliate insurers will receive premium refunds totaling approximately $125 million.

Every policyholder with auto insurance in effect from March 16 to May 15 will receive a 20 percent policy refund check for this period. The group expects to mail refund checks by the end of May. Members do not need to take any action to receive their refund.

The relief package is due to reduced driving and claims because of stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders and recommendations.

"We recognize the extreme financial toll the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on AAA members across the country. It has impacted many of our members' livelihoods and changed their routines," said John Boyle, president of the Auto Club Enterprises Insurance Group. "This is one important way we have been working to help AAA members."

AAA East Central is also providing free roadside assistance services to medical personnel and front-line first responders. The program will help these critical workers if they have a vehicle breakdown, battery problem or flat tire.

Medical personnel and first responders who need a service during this crisis can call 800-400-4222. The agency is also donating $1 million to United Way to bolster its COVID-19 relief efforts across the country.

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