You don’t have to cancel your insurance with the Hartford. Just discontinue your membership in AARP. I did two years ago and still have the Hartford. I’m surprised the individual on the phone at the Hartford didn’t tell you this because it is their policy to continue the insurance unless you cancel it. Once cancelled you must join AARP in order to get the Hartford insurance again. But then you can discontinue membership in AARP.
She did tell me that independent agents have nothing to do with AARP. She also stated everything that you said. I had another policy in place, at a lower rate when I made the call. I wanted to do something and as little as this may be I have voiced my anger with AARP.
Thanks for the post. When the cancellation notice comes in the mail I will send a copy to AARP along with my membership card torn apart.