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Table of contents
- Cheapest car insurance companies in AL
- Calculate car insurance in AL
- Get affordable car insurance in AL
- Liability-only car insurance in AL
- Full-coverage car insurance in AL
- AL car insurance requirements
- Car insurance quotes by age
- Car insurance quotes by history
- How rates have changed in AL
- FAQs
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Car insurance in Alabama is cheaper than the national average. Alabama’s comparatively low population density and its midsize population may contribute to the state’s lower car insurance costs.
On average, Alabama drivers pay $128 per month for full-coverage auto insurance and $68 per month for liability-only coverage.
Comparing quotes from several different companies is the best way to find a policy that meets your coverage needs and budget.
National General, USAA, and Auto-Owners offer the cheapest car insurance coverage in Alabama.
A full-coverage car insurance policy costs Alabama drivers $1,541 per year, on average.
The minimum car insurance requirements in Alabama are $25,000 in bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 in bodily injury liability per accident, and $25,000 in property damage liability per accident.
3 of the cheapest car insurance companies in Alabama
Which auto insurance company is right for you will depend on your individual situation and needs. But to help you jump-start your research, here are the top car insurance companies for Alabama drivers.
Direct Auto
| A.M. Best A.M. Best analyzes an insurer’s financials, operating performance, business profile, and other factors to generate an opinion-based rating of a company’s financial and credit strength. Ratings range from A++ (exceptional) to D (poor). | A |
|---|---|
| IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | 8.3 /10 |
| Liability Only Liability-only insurance, sometimes called minimum-coverage insurance, pays for bodily injury and property damage to others in an accident the policyholder causes. It does not pay for the insured’s own damages. | $57/mo |
| Full Coverage Full-coverage car insurance generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, and may include other optional coverages such as uninsured motorist coverage. Collision covers a policyholder’s repair or replacement costs in case of an accident. Comprehensive covers damages caused by non-accident events. The average quote displayed here reflects policies with the following coverage limits: $50,000 bodily injury liability per person; $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident; $50,00 property damage liability per accident; $1,000 collision deductible; and a $1,000 comprehensive deductible. | $104/mo |
Drivers appreciate the insurer’s helpful customer service and easy-to-use website. But they dislike the frequent and significant rate increases, especially for those with clean driving records. Some also report difficulties with roadside assistance.
Drivers appreciate the insurer’s helpful customer service and easy-to-use website. But they dislike the frequent and significant rate increases, especially for those with clean driving records. Some also report difficulties with roadside assistance.
For a little more than 20 years, Direct Auto has specialized in providing insurance for non-standard drivers who may struggle to find affordable coverage elsewhere, and to drivers who need SR-22 certification. The company also provides standard coverage policies. Today, Direct Auto sells car, motorcycle, and term life insurance, car insurance in Mexico, roadside assistance, and vehicle protection plans.
Direct Auto operates in just 16 states. The company has an A+ rating from AM Best for financial and credit strength but nearly 35 times the number of expected complaints in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Customer Complaint Index.
Drivers 55 and older can qualify for a senior citizen discount by completing an accident-prevention course
Homeowner discounts, multi-policy discounts, and multi-car discounts available
Roadside assistance and emergency protection plans available
Not all products and discounts available in all states
Many negative customer reviews and complaints
May not be the best option for drivers with clean records
National General
| User Reviews | 3.7 |
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| IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | 7 /10 |
| Liability Only Liability-only insurance, sometimes called minimum-coverage insurance, pays for bodily injury and property damage to others in an accident the policyholder causes. It does not pay for the insured’s own damages. | $45/mo |
| Full Coverage Full-coverage car insurance generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, and may include other optional coverages such as uninsured motorist coverage. Collision covers a policyholder’s repair or replacement costs in case of an accident. Comprehensive covers damages caused by non-accident events. The average quote displayed here reflects policies with the following coverage limits: $50,000 bodily injury liability per person; $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident; $50,00 property damage liability per accident; $1,000 collision deductible; and a $1,000 comprehensive deductible. | $98/mo |
Drivers appreciate the quick and easy setup but are dissatisfied with the frequent and unexplained rate increases. Many find the customer service lacking and the claims process slow.
Drivers appreciate the quick and easy setup but are dissatisfied with the frequent and unexplained rate increases. Many find the customer service lacking and the claims process slow.
National General is part of Allstate. The company offers personal and commercial car insurance, home insurance, renters coverage, and more through a nationwide network of independent agents. National General offers liability, collision, and comprehensive auto insurance.
The company has an excellent A- rating from AM Best for financial strength and long-term credit, meaning National General should be able to pay policyholder claims. But it has nearly six times the expected number of complaints in the NAIC Complaint Index.
Has 24-hour claims processing
Offers $500 emergency expense allowance
Low-mileage drivers could save with DynamicDrive program
Poor customer reviews with Better Business Bureau
Quotes may be higher than some competitors
Negative Trustpilot score of 1.6/5
USAA
| User Reviews | 4.9 |
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| IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | 9.1 |