Can I switch car insurer’s while I have a claim pending, if so does my current insurance still have to process the claim even if I switch carriers?

You can change your auto insurance carrier at any time you feel you need to. The previous company will have to continue to handle the existing claim, since that was where you were insured at the time of the accident.Before moving your insurance, make sure the new company is aware of the pending claim. It seems apparent there will be injuries involved with the settlement of the claim, which will result in an increase in your premium. Make sure you get a quote from the new company including the claim, and presume it to have the bodily injury. Their rates may not be that much better, and they may decide that they don’t want a new policy with you since there is a recent bodily injury claim. It is also possible they will want to wait until the claim is settled, so they will know exactly how large the claim is.