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Auto Insurance Companies: Lists, Reviews, and Rates.
We’ve done all the hard work for you and reviewed some of the biggest and best car insurance companies in the nation.
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Car Insurance Company Reviews
Drivers in the US have a lot of options when it comes to car insurance. With hundreds of companies and coverage options it can be a bit overwhelming. We wanted to make things easier so we researched and reviewed some of the top companies around. Every company has pros and cons and offers different discounts to its customers. Cost is a big factor as well. As you can see, our in-house reporting has uncovered a wide range of average prices. Check out the information below and when you’re ready, you can compare quotes here.
Average Car Insurance Cost by Company
We collected coverage and price data from 0 of the biggest car insurance companies to see how they compare. We compiled data from . Using our in-house reporting, we were able to identify the average rate per month that these companies typically offer their customers. Keep in mind, this is just an estimate. Rates can vary drastically depending on your age, location, and driving history.
Best Car Insurance Companies
Cost is just one factor in determing the auto insurance coverage to purchase. We were curious how the best insurance companies ranked according to 3rd-party groups including BBB, A.M Best, NAIC, and Moody’s. Each of these organizations have their own criteria for ranking a company’s service and customer satisfaction.
The Better Business Bureau or (BBB) helps consumers find businesses and charities they can trust by issuing ratings and allowing customers to write reviews and file complaints.
The NAIC or National Association of Insurance Commissioners that help state insurance regulators implement best practices, standards and conduct peer reviews.
The Moody’s Corporation is a financial services company that assigns credit ratings to companies that measure the ability for the company to make back debt.
| Company | BBB Rating | NAIC Complaint Index | Moody's Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allstate | A- | 1.03 | Aa3 |
| Farmers | A+ | 0.08 | A2 |
| State Farm | A | 2.58 | A |
| Travelers | A+ | 0.0 | Aa2 |
| Nationwide | A+ | 0.38 | A1 |
| American Family | A+ | 0.64 | A |
| Liberty Mutual | A- | 4.55 | A2 |
| USAA | B- | 1.01 | Aa1 |
Which Company has the Cheapest Car Insurance?
For many drivers the biggest determining factor comes down to price. Everyone wants good quality coverage that they can afford. We monitored thousands of quotes provided to customers from car insurance companies and identified the cheapest average rates. Below we have ranked the top rated companies in order from least to most expensive. Keep in mind, these are just averages and many factors determine the actual quote you will receive.
| Rank | Company | Avg monthly rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SECURA Insurance | $79.34 / month |
| 2 | Pekin Insurance | $93.41 / month |
| 3 | NatGen PPA | $102.84 / month |
| 4 | SafeAuto | $106.34 / month |
| 5 | Farm Bureau Mutual (IA Group) | $122.28 / month |
| 6 | USAA | $126.42 / month |
| 7 | Kemper Auto Premier | $127.65 / month |
| 8 | Auto-Owners Insurance Co | $127.75 / month |
| 9 | National General RAD | $128.45 / month |
| 10 | Erie | $129.66 / month |
| 11 | Safety Group | $131.82 / month |
| 12 | New Jersey Manufacturers | $132.98 / month |
| 13 | Clearcover | $134.65 / month |
| 14 | New York Central Mutual Fire | $139.69 / month |
| 15 | Country | $146.00 / month |
| 16 | Norfolk and Dedham Group | $146.06 / month |
| 17 | State Farm | $158.89 / month |
| 18 | Cincinnati Insurance | $161.00 / month |
| 19 | Plymouth Rock Assurance | $164.57 / month |
| 20 | Penn National | $165.23 / month |
| 21 | Mercury Insurance | $165.57 / month |
| 22 | Atlantic States Insurance | $168.43 / month |
| 23 | Arbella Insurance Group | $169.59 / month |
| 24 | Hastings Mutual Insurance Co | $170.80 / month |
| 25 | MEEMIC Insurance Company | $173.89 / month |
| 26 | Travelers | $174.19 / month |
| 27 | California Capital | $180.81 / month |
| 28 | Kemper Personal Insurance | $183.42 / month |
| 29 | ACE American Pool | $183.49 / month |
| 30 | Grange | $183.93 / month |
| 31 | 21st Century | $184.48 / month |
| 32 | Nationwide | $185.94 / month |
| 33 | Safeco | $188.17 / month |
| 34 | National General Value | $189.05 / month |
| 35 | Quincy Mutual | $189.36 / month |
| 36 | Wolverine Mutual | $190.74 / month |
| 37 | Mercury | $192.62 / month |
| 38 | Vermont Mutual | $193.94 / month |
| 39 | Pioneer State Mutual Ins Co | $194.96 / month |
| 40 | American Family | $196.12 / month |
| 41 | Victoria | $198.06 / month |
| 42 | Farm Bureau Ins of MI | $200.03 / month |
| 43 | Chubb | $203.65 / month |
| 44 | American Independent Ins Co | $204.09 / month |
| 45 | NatGen Value | $204.77 / month |
| 46 | Alliance United | $206.42 / month |
| Rank | Company | Avg monthly rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dairyland FR Bond | $206.43 / month |
| 2 | Shelter | $207.91 / month |
| 3 | Westfield | $208.18 / month |
| 4 | Auto Club | $208.51 / month |
| 5 | NatGen Advantage | $208.74 / month |
| 6 | National Grange Mutual | $208.91 / month |
| 7 | Allstate | $214.81 / month |
| 8 | Hartford | $215.07 / month |
| 9 | State Auto | $215.49 / month |
| 10 | Mercury Insurance Company | $216.90 / month |
| 11 | Frankenmuth Mutual | $217.94 / month |
| 12 | Liberty Mutual | $219.02 / month |
| 13 | Dairyland Broadform | $220.07 / month |
| 14 | Plymouth Rock | $221.51 / month |
| 15 | Metropolitan | $228.89 / month |
| 16 | Unitrin | $229.19 / month |
| 17 | CSAA | $230.53 / month |
| 18 | GMAC Insurance Group | $231.16 / month |
| 19 | Allied | $232.97 / month |
| 20 | Auto Club Group | $233.32 / month |
| 21 | Dairyland Scored | $237.82 / month |
| 22 | Kemper Auto | $239.98 / month |
| 23 | Donegal Mutual Insurance Co | $243.10 / month |
| 24 | Safeway | $244.95 / month |
| 25 | Esurance | $250.75 / month |
| 26 | Permanent General | $260.80 / month |
| 27 | Dairyland | $261.54 / month |
| 28 | Sentry | $265.64 / month |
| 29 | National General | $266.06 / month |
| 30 | Grange Mutual | $268.47 / month |
| 31 | Motorists Mutual | $270.52 / month |
| 32 | Farmers | $274.75 / month |
| 33 | Dairyland Broadform Realtime | $275.01 / month |
| 34 | Safe Auto | $285.35 / month |
| 35 | Automobile Club of Missouri | $287.26 / month |
| 36 | Direct Auto | $289.09 / month |
| 37 | Preferred Mutual | $295.19 / month |
| 38 | Encompass | $295.70 / month |
| 39 | Bristol West | $297.03 / month |
| 40 | Kemper Premium | $306.34 / month |
| 41 | Dairyland Auto | $339.94 / month |
| 42 | Kemper Auto | Infinity | $364.55 / month |
| 43 | Home State Ins Group | $391.24 / month |
| 44 | Central Mutual Insurance Co | $392.61 / month |
| 45 | Infinity Special | $418.98 / month |
| 46 | Hanover | $474.34 / month |
Methodology
The statistics listed on this page are from our own in house reporting. We track and record quotes that carriers have provided based on various criteria. The rates and averages shown on this page should only be used as an estimate.
Fran Majidi manages content on SmartFinancial's website. She's had nearly a decade's worth of experience writing about insurance-related topics. Prior, she was an arts and entertainment editor in New York City. She has a B.A. from Barnard College and an M.F.A. in writing from The New School. She writes books under her given name, Afarin Majidi.
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