Is American Family a Good Insurance Company? Reviews From Over 665 Customers

American Family has an overall score of 4.5 out of 5, according to reviews on Insurify. Customers generally feel positively about American Family’s customer service, and many reviews also praise its transparency.

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American Family Insurance: Rated 4.5 out of 5 by customers

Category
Average Score
Overall experience rating4.5
Customer service4.9
Value4.3
Claims handling4.6
Coverage options4.6
Discounts4.5
Policy transparency4.5
Policy flexibility4.4
Quick Facts
  • American Family overall user rating: 4.5 out of 5

  • Insurify Quality (IQ) Score for American Family: 9.3 out of 10

  • NAIC complaint index: 0.30 (lower than expected)

  • Average monthly full-coverage premium from American Family: $160

Our take on American Family Insurance

Insurify gives American Family a quality score of 9.3 out of 10. American Family customers give positive reviews in several categories, including customer service and transparency. Although American Family has some areas that aren’t rated as highly, such as value for money and discounts, many customers believe that it’s a worthwhile trade-off.

American Family’s customer service rating of 4.9 out of 5 helps to offset some of the categories it falls behind in, such as claims handling.

American Family customer service reviews: Rated 4.9 out of 5

American Family’s customer service has positive reviews, earning a ranking of 4.9 out of 5. Customers report receiving prompt, personal assistance. These positive traits, along with warm and helpful agents, help foster loyalty among many customers.

Negative feedback usually focuses on a lack of responsiveness. Customers say that there’s sometimes a frustrating lack of follow-through with support.

The reviews below provide some specific examples of how American Family customers feel about customer service.

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Camille
Verified Review
I love everything about them! The only complaint that I have is they do not serve Arizona, and now I have to find a new carrier that can come close to providing the same kind of excellent service that American Family has!
I love everything about them! The only complaint that I have is they do not serve Arizona, and now I have to find a new carrier that can come close to providing the same kind of excellent service that American Family has!
Chuck
Verified Review
AmFam is like Family.
It has been good and cordial, but then again I haven’t had any claims.
Wanda
Verified Review
Disappointed
Rates are high and they don't want to work with you to bring them down.
April
Verified Review
Roadside assistance was removed without my knowledge, so I’m not reimbursed for my jump starts. The agent only communicates via email or text. I would not recommend Allstate in Coshocton.
Roadside assistance was removed without my knowledge, so I’m not reimbursed for my jump starts. The agent only communicates via email or text. I would not recommend Allstate in Coshocton.
Cheryl
Verified Review
Disappointed! Constant Increases
I’m disappointed. I’ve called for help lowering my auto and home insurance, but haven’t had any luck.
Sharon
Verified Review
Just a thought...
Everything is online unless I call them. No one reaches out to see how I’m doing or whether my insurance needs have changed.
Charles Gary
Verified Review
Good service
Good, but rates are starting to skyrocket!

American Family customer service reviews vs. Allstate and State Farm

Customers rate American Family’s customer service better than both Allstate and State Farm, giving it a 4.9 out of 5 rating. Policyholders note that American Family’s agents are helpful and accessible.

Here’s how American Family’s rating stacks up against Allstate and State Farm.

Company
Average Score
American Family4.9 
Allstate3.9
State Farm4.4

American Family discounts reviews: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Discounts are a weak point for American Family, with customers rating their discounts 4.5 out of 5. While many customers don’t rank its discounts at all, others leave low rankings. Customers are unlikely to recommend American Family based on its discounts, and some feel that other insurers can provide better benefits.

The reviews below can give insight into how customers view American Family’s discounts.

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Becky
Verified Review
Pricey
The premiums are high and discounts are hard to get.
Kenneth
Verified Review
Great value, average service
If you're a Costco member, this is the best price in town!
Richard
Verified Review
Home & Auto Insurance Experience
Great company, but for some reason, after 17 years with the company covering my condo, they just informed me that the policy will be canceled in October. They also do not have any policy that considers the fact that since I bought my new car around March 15, 2023, I have only driven it 5,400 miles so far. No discount takes that into consideration. I am charged $860 per 6 months. They did have a 'discount,' I guess, for the Home and Auto combo, and I had that, of course, but now they are taking away Home, so I'm looking for a better place for both.

American Family discounts reviews vs. Allstate and State Farm

While customers give all three companies great discount ratings, American Family stands out.

American Family has a discount rating of 4.5 out of 5. State Farm and Allstate have slightly lower discount ratings of 3.9 and 3.8, respectively.

Here’s how these companies compare for discounts.

Company
Average Score
American Family4.5
Allstate3.8
State Farm3.9

American Family claims handling reviews: Rated 4.6 out of 5

American Family has a claims handling score of 4.6 out of 5.

Customers often don’t rate claims handling in their American Family reviews. The customers who did leave reviews have divided opinions. Some describe a simple and easy claims experience, while others say the claims-handling process is slow and laborious.

Below are some specific reviews that can help give insight into the process.

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Mitchell
Verified Review
My AmFam Experience
Easy to file claims. Claims are handled quickly. Coverage value is better than average.
Darryl
Verified Review
Excellent Performance
I had a car accident where a man ran into me while I was sitting, waiting for the light to change. The damage was $13,000, and they fixed it right away. Nothing bad.
Holly
Verified Review
Our Family
Wonderful and easy-to-use claims.
John
Verified Review
Our time with American Family has been good except for the continued rate of premium increases, despite the fact that we have made no claims.
Our time with American Family has been good except for the continued rate of premium increases, despite the fact that we have made no claims.

American Family claims handling reviews vs. Allstate and State Farm

American Family has a claims handling rating of 4.6 out of 5.

In general, customers give mixed reviews for claims handling for American Family, Allstate, and State Farm. But American Family still has the highest rating amongst its competitors. 

Here’s how American Family, State Farm, and Allstate compare for claims handling.

Company
Average Score
American Family4.6
Allstate3.8
State Farm4.1

American Family value for money reviews: Rated 4.3 out of 5

American Family’s value-for-money rating, 4.3 out of 5, is lower than some of its other categories. Customers often say that American Family is too expensive and that it frequently raises its rates. Even customers who otherwise enjoyed American Family note that its price was a major trade-off for its services.

The reviews below reflect customers’ opinions on American Family’s value for the money.

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Rick
Verified Review
Affordable Car Insurance
I recommend this insurance to everyone. Great rates and excellent customer service. I am very happy with this company.
Matt
Verified Review
Great carrier! They are always interested in finding my family a better value, and so far nobody can beat them.
Great carrier! They are always interested in finding my family a better value, and so far nobody can beat them.
William
Verified Review
Getting a better rate for car insurance.
So far, no other insurance company could beat their offer.
Ginger
Verified Review
Overcharged for Good Driver
The rates are ridiculously high. I have 2 speeding tickets (in speed traps over 2 years) and NO accidents EVER. I drive under 5000 miles a year and have a safe driving certificate, with over 60 years of driving experience. There's no need for a 6-month policy costing $822. Outrageous!
Mari
Verified Review
Rates are not the highest nor the lowest
The fees are higher than others like Progressive Insurance.
William
Verified Review
Tired of Getting Robbed
My problem is I am 68 years old, never been in an accident, and my last ticket was in September 2019, with the one before that in 1976. I am retired, and between my three autos, I drive maybe 25 miles a week, yet I am being charged over $300.00 a month. I may go 2 to 3 days a week without driving anywhere. I live alone and am the sole driver of my vehicles, and I am on a fixed income. I am tired of being overcharged every month.
Lotette
Verified Review
Satisfaction Survey
No problem; however, it's expensive despite never having a claim for our autos. The same goes for my very, very expensive home insurance!
Nella
Verified Review
Insurance Shopping
Very nice, but the auto insurance was double what I’m paying now.
Dwayne
Verified Review
Paying too much for safe driving
I pay too much for my age and safe driving habits for the past 10 years.
Connie
Verified Review
Coverage Could Be Better
My car is a 2011 Impala with only 52k miles, but I’m charged $83 for full coverage, and I feel that’s a bit much. I was also told that if I don’t get a new roof, they will no longer cover any damage that occurs that a new roof could have prevented. I have no leaks or issues with my roof.

American Family value for money reviews vs. Allstate and State Farm

Customers give American Family a rating of 4.3 out of 5 for value for the money. State Farm and Allstate both have strong scores, but customers rate American Family higher.

Here’s how American Family’s value for the money compares to Allstate and State Farm.

Company
Average Score
American Family4.3
Allstate3.2
State Farm3.7

American Family policy transparency reviews: Rated 4.5 out of 5

American Family has a decent policy transparency rating, with customers giving it a 4.5 out of 5. Many reviews are neutral or lightly positive, but it has a notable number of negative reviews. The negative reviews are generally because of perceived surprises, such as rate increases, claim rejections, and a lack of coverage for certain events.

American Family policy transparency reviews vs. Allstate and State Farm

Customers rate American Family’s policy transparency higher than Allstate and State Farm, giving it a score of 4.5 out of 5. Policyholders note that American Family’s policies are easy to understand. But other customers note frustration when American Family, Allstate, and State Farm increase rates without an explanation.

The table below shows how customers rate these companies for policy transparency.

Company
Average Score
American Family4.5
Allstate3.7
State Farm3.9

American Family customer reviews: Read what over 665 Insurify customers have to say about American Family

The reviews below are sourced from Insurify customers who have recently reviewed American Family.

Michael
Verified Review
Excellent
Good company but expensive.
Jeffrey
Verified Review
Good company.
Everything was good, I just found better coverage at a cheaper price.
Traynor
Verified Review
American Family NOT the best for family
Prices keep going up without claims.
Stanley
Verified Review
Excellent
No issues. I was able to switch to garage-only coverage when away for months at a time.
Ella
Verified Review
Excellent
Priced too high for my car.
Harvey
Verified Review
It's okay, but they have aggressively raised their premium rates in the last couple of years, and that displeases me.
It's okay, but they have aggressively raised their premium rates in the last couple of years, and that displeases me.
Jill
Verified Review
Can't be an Uber driver
I love my current car insurance. However, I need coverage for delivery, driver, and ride assist.
Janice
Verified Review
Excellent
So far, so good. I've never had to file a claim.
Betty
Verified Review
Very Good Insurance
I have had American Family Insurance for about 2 years now, and I am very satisfied. I would recommend it to my family and friends who are looking for insurance.
Trevor
Verified Review
Great
Through Costco—the best.
Richard
Verified Review
American Family Insurance
Purchased through Costco and it originally saved me a lot of money.
Scott
Verified Review
Check the Fine Details
My homeowner's insurance went up by $2000, and American Family did not inform me. It was my mortgage company that did. Make sure to check all the fine details.
Joel
Verified Review
American Family
It's great, but all insurance companies are gouging us.
Randy
Verified Review
Few Claims
I haven't had a claim in years, but I feel their rates are too high! Also, their car insurance does not cover windshield replacement.
Michael
Verified Review
Great
Excellent.
Paul
Verified Review
Very Good Customer Service
The local agent was very helpful.
Lori
Verified Review
Excellent
Very satisfying!
Ralph
Verified Review
Amfam
They are excellent in every aspect. However, with the new way that rates are handled, everyone changes companies every 4-8 years due to rates.
Lisa
Verified Review
Am Fam
It is a bit on the pricey side, but when we had issues, they came through.
Allison
Verified Review
Expensive for Seniors
It's too expensive for seniors with good driving records.
Paul
Verified Review
Good
It's a good insurance company, but it's expensive.
Barbara
Verified Review
My Review
The service is great, but the rates are high.
Timothy
Verified Review
Great Customer Service
They provide good service. However, it's hard to determine the value.
Chris
Verified Review
Excellent
My agent is terrific.
Brad
Verified Review
Outstanding
Our agent was awesome.
Gene
Verified Review
Rates Keep Rising
Good service.
Devona
Verified Review
Line by Line to Save Money
Go through every line item with your agent!
Thad
Verified Review
Great
They will work with you to help you get the best coverage for your dollar.
Karla
Verified Review
Experience
They were good, but my insurance kept increasing. It just became too expensive.
Jared
Verified Review
American Family Insurance Rocks!
American Family Insurance is awesome, and their pricing through Costco cannot be beat.
Billy
Verified Review
Insurance is Expensive
Insurance can be quite costly.
Robert
Verified Review
Good
Mostly good, except for the increase in pricing on home and auto policies.
Robert
Verified Review
Unhorsed Me
They gave me scrap price for my car after a deer collision.
Jack
Verified Review
Bad Company
They canceled my policy after 16 years because they said I was deceased, but it was my dad—who had the same name—who passed away.
David
Verified Review
Feeling Betrayed
They started out affordable, but the rates jumped up with hardly any warning. After being with them for years, my policy kept increasing. I would advise others to keep looking.
Hans
Verified Review
Out of Control Insurance Policies
They raise rates for no reason, no claims, no accidents, it doesn't make sense.
Timothy
Verified Review
Be Cautious with American Family Insurance
Do NOT provide auto-withdrawal info to American Family. My withdrawals increased from $1200 to $3800 annually from one year to the next, without notice, and I have a perfect driving record. Keep a very sharp eye on this company, and make sure you make manual payments.
Charles
Verified Review
Looking for insurance
My coverage, which is $100,000-$300,000, jumped from $345.00 for 6 months to $740.00 for 6 months. I have had NO TICKETS, NO ACCIDENTS, and NO CLAIMS for over 20 YEARS.
George
Verified Review
American Family Horrible
Horrible. 300% premium increase in 6 years. 60% last year. No claims with 10-year-old cars and no moving violations.
Matt
Verified Review
Pricing Themselves Out of Customers!
The price of our policies has increased faster and higher than the competition. Our local agents are great to deal with. Customer service is much better than the last company I was insured with.
Thomas
Verified Review
Average
Telephone contact is difficult.
Bruce
Verified Review
Good
Check their rates occasionally.
Jim
Verified Review
Failure to Pay Claim
I received a check from American Family for hail damage that I am unable to cash. The experience has been horrible.
Jim
Verified Review
Remember, you are the insured, not the middle man. When it comes to a claim, the check needs to be made out to you, not jointly to you and some unreliable middleman who keeps lying and never shows up. I received a check from your company for hail damage that I can't cash because it's made out to both of us. All I get from my local agent is, 'It's not his problem.' I thought I was the insured, not the party that never shows up!
Remember, you are the insured, not the middle man. When it comes to a claim, the check needs to be made out to you, not jointly to you and some unreliable middleman who keeps lying and never shows up. I received a check from your company for hail damage that I can't cash because it's made out to both of us. All I get from my local agent is, 'It's not his problem.' I thought I was the insured, not the party that never shows up!
Mark
Verified Review
Just looking for lower rates
It's average. I've never filed a claim, but the rates seem high. I'm looking to lower my premiums.
Douglas
Verified Review
Am Fam Decline
They were outstanding until they started raising the rates repeatedly over the last 2 years.
Estevan
Verified Review
Not Recommended
I've been with American Family for 7 years. They increased my premium without notifying me. When I actually needed to use their service and filed a claim, I had to jump through more hoops than I could have imagined. I hit a deer and they wouldn't cover the windshield, even though the police report stated it was involved. It's just not worth it.
David
Verified Review
Majority of Insurance Companies are Crooked
They're average. They don’t provide advice on how you can reduce your premium.
Michael
Verified Review
Feeling Misled
Everything started off great, but once I signed up and provided all the necessary information, communication dropped off. Even when I reached out to my agent, I would never receive a personal call back. Instead, I would hear from his secretary, if she called at all. I signed up for a program that evaluated my driving and scored it, but the app didn't seem to work properly. It would inaccurately report hard braking and incorrect travel locations. Even when I drove very safely and slowly, it didn't seem to record those instances. Instead, it seemed to only record instances where I had to drive a bit faster or slow down quickly due to unexpected traffic conditions. I didn't have a great experience with this program. To add insult to injury, they informed me that my policy was going to increase every month, despite never having an accident or receiving any tickets.
Candace
Verified Review
Ok
Too expensive!
Kelley
Verified Review
They raise rates every two months. They handled an incident where my wife got rear-ended and then raised the rate.
They raise rates every two months. They handled an incident where my wife got rear-ended and then raised the rate.
Jim
Verified Review
Highway Robbery
I had no claims, yet my premiums are skyrocketing. The app for auto monitoring seems to be negatively skewed for those of us who drive very little. The agents are unresponsive and add no value.
Jennifer
Verified Review
AmFam Car Insurance - Average
You can find similar coverage for lower rates elsewhere.
Stephanie
Verified Review
It started out okay. My six-month policy was over and immediately, I received a rate hike of 124 dollars. I question why this is the case as I am an excellent driver. I'm tired of feeling punished for the actions of other irresponsible drivers. Additionally, I was informed that my insurance will continue to increase and they don't foresee any changes soon. It's not something I'm looking forward to. Thanks!
It started out okay. My six-month policy was over and immediately, I received a rate hike of 124 dollars. I question why this is the case as I am an excellent driver. I'm tired of feeling punished for the actions of other irresponsible drivers. Additionally, I was informed that my insurance will continue to increase and they don't foresee any changes soon. It's not something I'm looking forward to. Thanks!
Joseph
Verified Review
Looking for Better
Beware of renewal periods, as American Family increases the premium amount at every renewal stage, even without you having any claims or violations.
William
Verified Review
Price
The rates increase with every renewal period.
Les
Verified Review
Avoid
Avoid! This insurance is too expensive.
David
Verified Review
Company Used to Be Good, Now Way Overpriced
This was a great company years ago, but now they have the highest prices ever for no apparent reason. I will let Costco know. No other company has as high a price for auto insurance as AF.
Linda
Verified Review
I really wanted to like them
The agent's response time is long and they become defensive over the phone.
Tammy
Verified Review
American Family Review
There's poor follow-up to communication attempts. I emailed my agent and have yet to receive a reply over two weeks later; this is not the first occurrence. Delays in communication have also happened with the corporate office.
Jacob
Verified Review
Unfortunate Decline in Recent Years
AmFam was amazing for the first few years, but things went downhill when they transitioned to remote workers. I used to pay for my policy six months in advance. However, the last time my policy was up for renewal, no one reached out to me. As a result, my policy lapsed and I was dropped. I've been with AmFam for eight years. They allowed me to renew my policy, but they removed all of my discounts due to the lapse. My monthly bill jumped from $86 to $156. It seems like the excellent customer service they were known for has disappeared, and it feels more like a money grab now.
Rebecca
Verified Review
Will Not Stay with AmFamily
My monthly rate was raised by $100 on my renewal policy.
Michael
Verified Review
Look around, sometimes nice companies are not so nice.
We were with them for 40 years and received a 41% increase this year. I think they have been overcharging us. Don't be afraid to shop around. We are saving 50% by changing our insurance carrier.
Brad
Verified Review
Cancelled After Two Minor Incidents
Don't use them! They will cancel after a very minor infraction.

American Family vs. Allstate, State Farm, and GEICO

American Family generally receives positive reviews. Customers express satisfaction with its customer service, transparency, and claims handling. Although it’s seen as expensive, this seems to be a trade-off that many customers are willing to make.

But it’s worth seeing how American Family compares against its competitors.

For a clearer look at how these companies and others stack up, take a look at the table below.

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Allstate logo
State Farm logo
GEICO logo
Average price
$121/mo*
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$125/mo*
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$78/mo*
Average price
$112/mo*
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Value for money
Value for money
Value for money
Value for money
Customer service
Customer service
Customer service
Customer service
Claims handling
Claims handling
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Claims handling
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Outstanding customer service
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Accident forgiveness
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Data in this table has been sourced from Insurify’s users who have indicated they are insured with the listed providers
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Duncan Brown
Written byDuncan BrownCopy Editor
Duncan Brown
Duncan BrownCopy Editor
  • 5+ years of editing experience

  • 4+ years of experience in print and digital media

Duncan is an insurance copy editor at Insurify. He is currently pursuing his insurance producer license for property and casualty in Massachusetts.

Duncan is an insurance copy editor at Insurify. He is currently pursuing his insurance producer license for property and casualty in Massachusetts.

John Leach
Edited byJohn LeachLicensed P&C Agent, Chief Copy Editor
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  • 10+ years editing experience

  • NPN: 20461358

John is Insurify’s Chief Copy Editor, helping ensure the accuracy and readability of Insurify’s content. He’s a licensed agent specializing in home and car insurance topics.

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