Is insurance mandatory in Alaska?

Alaska requires that all registered vehicles meet mandatory liability insurance minimums. In Alaska, these minimums include $50,000 bodily injury (BI) per person per accident, $100,000 bodily injury for all persons per accident, and $25,000 property damage liability (PD). If you get pulled over in Alaska and can’t show proof of insurance, your vehicle can be impounded.

Do I have to register my car in Alaska?

You don’t have to register your car in Alaska if you live in certain counties. A list of these counties can be found on Alaska’s Division of Motor Vehicles web page.

What are the teen driving rules in Alaska?

Teenagers in Alaska can get their instruction permit at 14. Provisional licenses are issued to teens 16–18 as long as they’ve held a learner’s permit for six months with no traffic violations. A provisional license holder can drive unsupervised with certain restrictions (mostly having to do with the time of the day they can drive and who they can have in their car). After six months of holding a provisional license with no accidents, a driver can apply for an unrestricted license.

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Anchorage drivers can relate to seeing wildlife in traffic. While a moose at a stoplight might turn heads in other states, here it’s just part of the daily commute.

Accidents with animals are just one thing your insurance policy can cover in Alaska. Finding an insurance policy that can do everything you want at a price you can afford is important.

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The average cost of Alaska car insurance will vary from city to city and between insurance companies. Insurify analyzed the latest insurance rates in Anchorage, AK to find you the cheapest quotes in the area.

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The average cost of car insurance in Anchorage is $164 per month, or $1968 annually.
Car insurance in Anchorage is $35 more than the average cost of car insurance in Alaska.
The cheapest car insurance provider in Anchorage on average is Midvale Home & Auto, but you should always compare quotes to find your best personal rate.

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The cost of car insurance can vary depending on the insurance provider. That’s because every insurance provider values information like your driving history and your credit score a little bit differently. Although the following car insurance companies offer the cheapest auto insurance premiums on average, it’s always important to compare quotes. Use Insurify to find your best rate today!

Insurance Provider in Anchorage	Quotes The car insurance quotes, statistics, and data visualizations on this page are derived from Insurify’s proprietary database of over 4 million car insurance applications from ZIP codes across the United States. Insurify’s data science team performs a comprehensive analysis of the various factors car insurance providers take into account while setting rates to provide readers insight into how car insurance quotes are priced.
State Farm	$65 /mo
Allstate	$78 /mo
GEICO	$83 /mo
American Family	$153 /mo

Best Car Insurance in Anchorage, AK

The Insurify Composite Score is calculated by analyzing multiple factors that indicate the quality, reliability, and health of an insurance company. Inputs to the score include financial strength ratings from A.M. Best, Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, and Fitch; J.D. Power ratings, Consumer Reports customer satisfaction surveys, mobile app reviews, and user-generated company reviews. The following are the top rated companies that offer car insurance in Anchorage. For the complete list, see Insurify's best car insurance companies .

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American Family	89	$166 /mo

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Alaska Cities
Fairbanks	$58/mo
Juneau	$55/mo
Sitka	$56/mo
Wasilla	$71/mo
Anchorage	$95/mo
Alaska	$67/mo

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Minimum Car Insurance Requirements in Alaska

All motor vehicles operated or parked on Alaska roadways are required to be insured. Proof of insurance must be carried in your car at all times and must be available when:

Requested by law enforcement
Renewing vehicle registration
The vehicle is involved in a car accident

The minimum liability insurance requirements for private passenger vehicles in Alaska^[1] are:

$50,000 per person for bodily injury
$100,000 per accident for bodily injury

As a major part of your liability insurance, bodily injury coverage covers medical bills for people other than the policyholder who are injured during an accident. Alaska is an at-fault state, meaning the driver who is responsible for the collision is also responsible for paying for any resulting expenses, either through their car insurance provider or out of pocket.

$25,000 per accident for property damage

If it’s determined that an insured driver is at fault for an accident, this coverage pays for repairs to the property of the other involved parties. Additionally, property damage coverage can cover legal costs if the insured driver is involved in a lawsuit following the accident.

Anchorage Car Insurance Rates by Driver Age

As the average car insurance rates in Anchorage demonstrate, younger drivers cost more to insure—even in the Last Frontier! Premiums for Anchorage teen drivers average out to $362, over four times as much as the average cost for drivers in their 50s. Since older drivers also tend to have more accidents than drivers in their prime, Anchorage drivers in their 60s and 70s pay higher premiums on average than younger motorists, with average rates of $103 and $153, respectively.

Driver's Age	Avg. Monthly Cost The car insurance quotes, statistics, and data visualizations on this page are derived from Insurify’s proprietary database of over 4 million car insurance applications from ZIP codes across the United States. Insurify’s data science team performs a comprehensive analysis of the various factors car insurance providers take into account while setting rates to provide readers insight into how car insurance quotes are priced.
teens	$363
20s	$202
30s	$147
40s	$152
50s	$89
60s	$103
70s	$154
80s	N/A

Anchorage Car Insurance Rates by Driving and Accident History

In Anchorage, smart drivers are safe drivers. And safe drivers get all the best rewards from insurance companies, including the “good driver” and “accident-free” discounts. If so, why do people with a failure-to-stop ticket pay less than those with no violations? Often, drivers with violations cut their policies to make them affordable and opt for liability only, skipping costlier comprehensive and collision coverage. An at-fault accident kicks up the price by over $60 per month. But drivers are not stuck paying more forever; three years of careful driving, and tickets and accidents stop affecting insurance rates.

Driving History	Avg. Monthly Cost The car insurance quotes, statistics, and data visualizations on this page are derived from Insurify’s proprietary database of over 4 million car insurance applications from ZIP codes across the United States. Insurify’s data science team performs a comprehensive analysis of the various factors car insurance providers take into account while setting rates to provide readers insight into how car insurance quotes are priced.
No Violation	$153
Speeding Ticket	$183
At-Fault Accident	$222
Failure to Stop for Red Light / Stop Sign	$145

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Anchorage Car Insurance Rates by Credit Tier

Alaskans are a tad confused on just how credit changes their ability to drive. But the state’s insurance companies tell a different story, and the law says it’s perfectly okay for them to use credit as a rating factor for drivers. Generally, those with worse credit pay more for car insurance. Those with poor and average credit pay about the same. The biggest decrease goes from moving from average to excellent credit, translating to saving over $25 per month, or $300 per year.

Credit Tier	Avg. Monthly Cost The car insurance quotes, statistics, and data visualizations on this page are derived from Insurify’s proprietary database of over 4 million car insurance applications from ZIP codes across the United States. Insurify’s data science team performs a comprehensive analysis of the various factors car insurance providers take into account while setting rates to provide readers insight into how car insurance quotes are priced.
Excellent	$149
Good	$167
Average	$175
Poor	$173

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Find local Anchorage agents

Associated Insurance Services
7125 Old Seward Highway,
Anchorage, AK 99518
Patterson Insurance Brokers
400 West Tudor Road,
Anchorage, , AK 995036614
J. C. Morris Agency, Inc.
4011 Arctic Blvd Ste 105,
Anchorage, AK 99503-5701
Alaska Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers, Inc.
701 W 41st Ave Ste 103,
Anchorage, AK 99503-6604
Alaska Commercial Insurance Brokers
500 E. Tudor Rd. Suite 203,
Anchorage, AK 99503
Dewar Insurance Agency, LLC
405 W. 36th Ave. Suite 100,
Anchorage, AK 99503
Integrity Insurance Agency, Inc.
1505 W 34th Ave,
Anchorage, AK 99503-3642
Alaska USA Insurance Brokers, LLC
500 W 36th Ave,
Anchorage, AK 99503-5805
Springen Insurance
931,
Anchorage, AK 99515
Conrad-Houston Insurance
507 W Northern Lights Blvd,
Anchorage, AK 99503-2503

Anchorage, AL DMV Information

The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles handles licensing and motor vehicle services in two ways: through its various statewide DMV locations and via a network of DMV Business Partners. While it’s nice to have options, the services that its different business partners handle can vary. Double-checking who does what online is a must. There are nine such partners in Anchorage and 11 partner locations. The Anchorage DMV office is at 3901 Old Seward Highway, Suite 101 (University Center).

Public Transportation in Anchorage, AL

People Mover is a division of the Municipality of Anchorage's Public Transportation Department (PTD) and is the largest public transit provider in the State of Alaska. Its buses take passengers to medical, leisure, and work destinations throughout Anchorage and beyond. Shared ride service for people with disabilities and the elderly is also available. Traditional taxis and bikeshare are also ways to get around in this town.

For more detailed Alaska city level guides, check out these below.

Green Driving in Anchorage AK

The EPA reports that the United States' transportation sector accounts for 27% of national greenhouse gas emissions. In a country of over 263 million registered vehicles, many communities are taking action to reduce their environmental impact and vehicular carbon footprint.

Alaska is renowned for its grand mountains, lush forests, and picturesque glaciers. To reduce negative environmental impact in such a geographically diverse state, many green initiatives are beginning to take hold on local levels. Anchorage is currently eyeing a citywide plastic bag ban. In addition, the city of Juneau, whose electric sources are mostly hydroelectric, has demonstrated its commitment to have the most electric car charging stations per capita in the entire country. Since 2009, the travel agency Adventure Green Alaska has promoted sustainable eco-tourism programs in the state.

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Beginning in 2018, Insurify launched the Most Patriotic Cities Awards, which salute the community in each state with the highest percentage of individuals who currently serve in the military or identify as armed service veterans.

How to get the best and cheapest car insurance in Anchorage, AL

Harsh weather conditions and wildlife are just some of the hazards that drivers encounter on Alaska roads. While driving here does have its dangers, building an auto policy to stay financially safe is easy with Insurify. Icy, wet roads account for many of the accidents in Anchorage. It’s just something drivers have learned to get used to.

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FAQs - Anchorage, AK Car Insurance

Is insurance mandatory in Alaska?
Alaska requires that all registered vehicles meet mandatory liability insurance minimums. In Alaska, these minimums include $50,000 bodily injury (BI) per person per accident, $100,000 bodily injury for all persons per accident, and $25,000 property damage liability (PD). If you get pulled over in Alaska and can’t show proof of insurance, your vehicle can be impounded.
Do I have to register my car in Alaska?
You don’t have to register your car in Alaska if you live in certain counties. A list of these counties can be found on Alaska’s Division of Motor Vehicles web page.
What are the teen driving rules in Alaska?
Teenagers in Alaska can get their instruction permit at 14. Provisional licenses are issued to teens 16–18 as long as they’ve held a learner’s permit for six months with no traffic violations. A provisional license holder can drive unsupervised with certain restrictions (mostly having to do with the time of the day they can drive and who they can have in their car). After six months of holding a provisional license with no accidents, a driver can apply for an unrestricted license.

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How Anchorage Drivers Measure Up

While most drivers know that car insurance quotes are determined in part by your personal driving history, many may be unaware that rates are also impacted by the average risk of the drivers around you as well. Check out Insurify's latest analysis of driving records in Anchorage, Alaska below:

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Drawing from an internal database of over 4 million car insurance applications, the research team at Insurify analyzes patterns in car ownership and driver behavior - including how Anchorage drivers measure up to their fellow motorists across Alaska in areas including speeding, DUIs, and more.
Insurify Insights publishes data-driven articles, trend analyses, and national rankings each week on all factors related to cars and those who drive them.

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While car accidents are a sadly unavoidable feature of time spent on the road, rates of accidents do vary from city to city and from state to state. Anchorage drivers rank 1 in the number of car accidents per driver across all cities in Alaska.
- Rank within state: #1
- Percent of drivers in Anchorage with an accident: 9.2%
While driving while intoxicated is never acceptable, it’s a more common offense than many assume. Anchorage drivers rank 2 in the number of DUI’s per driver across all cities in Alaska.
- Rank within state: #2
- Percent of drivers in Anchorage with a DUI: 2.3%
Reckless driving refers to a specific traffic violation: when drivers willfully act dangerously in spite of the risks they’re imposing on both themselves and others. Among all cities in Alaska, Anchorage drivers rank 1 in the number of reckless driving offenses per driver.
- Rank within state: #1
- Percent of drivers in Anchorage with a reckless driving offense: 3.2%
The Insurify team classifies rude drivers as those who commit the following driving offenses: failure to yield or failure to stop, improper backing, passing where prohibited, tailgating, street racing, or hit-and-runs. Among all cities in Alaska, Anchorage drivers rank 1 in rude driving infractions.
- Rank within state: #1
- Percent of drivers in Anchorage with a reckless driving violation: 3.6%
Exceeding the speed limit can endanger others and leave a permanent stain on your driving record. When compared to other cities in Alaska, Anchorage drivers rank 2 in the number of speeding infractions per driver.
- Rank within state: #2
- Percent of drivers in Anchorage with a speeding ticket: 10.3%
Having a squeaky-clean driving record is an accomplishment to be proud of. Some cities have safer drivers than others; Anchorage drivers rank 3 in clean driving records across all cities in Alaska.
- Rank within state: #3
- Percent of drivers in Anchorage with clean record: 74%
As auto manufacturers increasingly turn towards producing greener car models, more and more motorists are embracing hybrids and EV’s. Anchorage drivers rank 1 in hybrid and electric vehicle ownership across all cities in Alaska.
- Rank within state: #1
- Percent of drivers in Anchorage with a hybrid/electric vehicle: 0.86%

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Car Insurance in Anchorage, AK

Quotes by Top Companies

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Cheapest Car Insurance in Anchorage, AK

Best Car Insurance in Anchorage, AK

Average Car Insurance Cost

Minimum Car Insurance Requirements in Alaska

Anchorage Car Insurance Rates by Driver Age

Anchorage Car Insurance Rates by Driving and Accident History

Anchorage Car Insurance Rates by Credit Tier

Find local Anchorage agents

Associated Insurance Services

Patterson Insurance Brokers

J. C. Morris Agency, Inc.

Alaska Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers, Inc.

Alaska Commercial Insurance Brokers

Dewar Insurance Agency, LLC

Integrity Insurance Agency, Inc.

Alaska USA Insurance Brokers, LLC

Springen Insurance

Conrad-Houston Insurance

Anchorage, AL DMV Information

Public Transportation in Anchorage, AL

For more detailed Alaska city level guides, check out these below.

Green Driving in Anchorage AK

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Anchorage

Most Patriotic City

Anchorage

How to get the best and cheapest car insurance in Anchorage, AL

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How Anchorage Drivers Measure Up

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