Is Esurance a Good Insurance Company? Reviews From Over 1,213 Customers

Esurance has an overall score of 4.0 out of 5. Esurance rankings trend positively for policy transparency and customer satisfaction, where it’s rated 3.9 and 3.7 out of 5, respectively.

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Esurance Insurance: Rated 4.0 out of 5 by customers

Category
Average Score
Overall experience rating4.0
Customer service3.7
Value3.7
Claims handling3.8
Coverage options3.9
Discounts3.7
Policy transparency3.9
Policy flexibility3.9
Quick Facts
  • Esurance overall user rating: 4.0 out of 5

  • Insurify Quality (IQ) Score for Esurance: 8.9 out of 10

  • NAIC complaint index: 2.07 (Higher than expected)

  • Average monthly full-coverage premium from Esurance: $158

Our take on Esurance insurance

Insurify gives Esurance a quality score of 8.9 out of 10. While Esurance has moderately positive ratings in several categories, such as customer service and transparency, it doesn’t have any standout ratings.

It’s important for customers to know that Esurance no longer sells new policies. Allstate bought the company in 2011 and Esurance stopped issuing new policies in 2023. While Esurance still supports existing customers, it’s moving existing policyholders toward renewing with Allstate.

Some positive reviews cite satisfaction with Esurance’s no-hassle policies, routine customer service interactions, and easy claims handling. But negative feedback touches on difficulty contacting support, disappointment in actual discounts, and frustration with rate increases.

Insurify customers with policies from Esurance gave the insurer an overall customer service rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Esurance customer service reviews: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Esurance has polarized customer service reviews, resulting in a customer rating of 3.7 out of 5.

Positive reviews describe customer service as straightforward and fast, particularly from customers who used self-serve and online customer service programs. Recurring issues in negative reviews mention long wait times, repeated calls, and feeling bounced between departments.

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Hari
Verified Review
Overall, I am happy after dealing with your staff.
It was quite easy and comfortable.
Patricia
Verified Review
Excellent Price
They are good and friendly. I've never had to file an accident claim with them.
Robert
Verified Review
My experiences have always been good. The representatives I spoke with were always courteous and professional. I simply needed to reduce my expenses.
My experiences have always been good. The representatives I spoke with were always courteous and professional. I simply needed to reduce my expenses.
Keli
Verified Review
Love working with Esurance
It's excellent to work with Esurance. I love the ease of communication, which is all electronic, and the site is easy to navigate. They provide a very user-friendly service.
Terrance
Verified Review
Good Insurance Company
They always respond with concern and competence.
Kathleen
Verified Review
Satisfied Customer
Dependable service and helpful answers when needed.
Robert
Verified Review
I Love E-surance: Great Rates and Great Customer Service
Great! Everyone was so friendly when I had to call.
Christina
Verified Review
Great Customer Service, Everything Was Handled with Care
Great
James
Verified Review
#1 for My Needs
Coverage, price, and customer service are the most important factors for me.
Brian
Verified Review
It's very difficult to reach an agent. When I did get an agent, I had to repeat my information to the next agent I was transferred to because the original agent was not empowered to help me. Please fix your phone options if you're forcing me to use them instead of having a human answer the phone. The agent was unable to explain a huge (40%) increase in policy cost for adding a fifth driver. The price never jumped that high for my first two children. The website doesn't have the ability to add a fifth driver. That's inconvenient.
It's very difficult to reach an agent. When I did get an agent, I had to repeat my information to the next agent I was transferred to because the original agent was not empowered to help me. Please fix your phone options if you're forcing me to use them instead of having a human answer the phone. The agent was unable to explain a huge (40%) increase in policy cost for adding a fifth driver. The price never jumped that high for my first two children. The website doesn't have the ability to add a fifth driver. That's inconvenient.
James
Verified Review
Esurance is really now just ALLSTATE
Customer service reps are good, but the back-office complaint department is awful.
Jerome
Verified Review
Essurance: Lousy Service
The customer service is poor. There's no agent to talk to. Each representative has a different interpretation of the facts and no one follows through.
Lisa
Verified Review
I Do Not Recommend
It was a horrible experience. I was taken on a continuous loop and the rate was ridiculous.
Clare
Verified Review
Overwhelming Communication
After receiving seven emails, nine texts, and numerous phone calls from insurance agents, it was maddening.
Thedrick
Verified Review
See Previous
I used this service to avoid receiving a lot of calls, but the result has been the opposite. I am inundated with calls. I just want to provide my current coverage and pricing and compare quotes.
Patricia
Verified Review
High rates and no contact at all.
I haven't heard from them since I signed up. The rates are too high.

Esurance customer service ratings vs. State Farm and GEICO

Esurance ranks lower than State Farm and GEICO for customer service, with a rating of 3.7 out of 5.

State Farm customers tend to rate their experience based on the agent they work with. State Farm’s rating of 4.4 out of 5 reflects this divide in experiences.

Customer reviews for GEICO focus on the process itself, rather than agent interactions. GEICO has a customer service rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Company
Average Score
Esurance3.7 
State Farm4.4 
GEICO4.3

Esurance discounts reviews: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Insurify’s customers with Esurance policies give the insurer a discount availability rating of 3.7 out of 5. Some customers appreciate Esurance’s discount offerings. But others feel that they don’t end up with the savings they expected or that the discounts don’t last very long.

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Denise
Verified Review
Excellent
Esurance provided me with superior coverage and discounts.
Andrew
Verified Review
Excellent
Ease of use. Love the rates, great discounts, and impeccable customer service!
Alissa
Verified Review
Excellent
They keep checking on me and sending me alerts. My insurance went down by renewing the service.
Artur
Verified Review
Frustration with Savings Claims
For anyone looking for savings, it's very hard in NJ. When an insurance company says you can save, it's a lie. You can never... never save.
Leonard
Verified Review
Fair
I've been with you for years. I think I should get a little discount.
Myrna
Verified Review
Esurance should honor the length of time as customers, direct payment, and safe driving records (including senior rates) to lower rates instead of increasing them disproportionately.
Esurance should honor the length of time as customers, direct payment, and safe driving records (including senior rates) to lower rates instead of increasing them disproportionately.
Anatoliy
Verified Review
I've been with Esurance for many years but I haven't received any discounts. I don't know why? I've recently changed my car status but my payments haven't gone down.
I've been with Esurance for many years but I haven't received any discounts. I don't know why? I've recently changed my car status but my payments haven't gone down.
Anthony
Verified Review
The cost and coverage were good. However, the technology aspect is a bit sketchy. You can remove drives that are not good, but they are still reflected in the score. The initial premium discount gets recalculated as the premium increases.
The cost and coverage were good. However, the technology aspect is a bit sketchy. You can remove drives that are not good, but they are still reflected in the score. The initial premium discount gets recalculated as the premium increases.
Theresa
Verified Review
The app does not track my trips, despite having checked all systems, reloaded the app, and followed all their suggestions. I keep getting notices that I have no trip for the last 7 days, yet my phone shows 4 trips still calculating. Sometimes, it does not track the trips at all. When I put my phone on 'do not disturb', it tells me I have distracted driving.
The app does not track my trips, despite having checked all systems, reloaded the app, and followed all their suggestions. I keep getting notices that I have no trip for the last 7 days, yet my phone shows 4 trips still calculating. Sometimes, it does not track the trips at all. When I put my phone on 'do not disturb', it tells me I have distracted driving.
Sonya
Verified Review
You claim to save money, which people are excited about, but when it comes down to it, you can't save anyone anything. That's my experience. I pay a lot for car insurance but I don't get any discount for not driving my car over 20 miles a day.
You claim to save money, which people are excited about, but when it comes down to it, you can't save anyone anything. That's my experience. I pay a lot for car insurance but I don't get any discount for not driving my car over 20 miles a day.
Josefina
Verified Review
Fair
They don't offer senior discounts or discounts for driving less.

Esurance discounts ratings vs. State Farm and GEICO

Esurance customers are satisfied when discounts are clear and long-lasting. But negative feedback is common when customers feel like they don’t get what they expected and when discounts don’t last. Esurance ranks slightly lower for discount availability than State Farm and GEICO.

State Farm reviews, which focus more on bundling than traditional discounts, have an average discount rating of 4.0 out of 5.

GEICO customers give the insurer a rating of 4.0 out of 5, with reviews citing clear savings opportunities.

See how discount ratings for Esurance, State Farm, and GEICO compare below.

Company
Average Score
Esurance3.7 
State Farm4.0 
GEICO4.0

Esurance claims handling reviews: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Esurance has a customer rating of 3.8 out of 5 for claims handling. Smooth resolutions and a clear, efficient process are two of the main things that positive reviews mention. Negative reviews mention frustrating delays and back-and-forth interactions.

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Mike
Verified Review
Claims Process Went Smoothly
The response to claims was excellent.
Mike
Verified Review
Esurance is great!
They have been great. The pricing was the best I could find. When we had a bad accident, they were terrific. I would highly recommend them.
Michael
Verified Review
Great Coverage
I was a victim of a hit and run. Esurance handled my claim very quickly and without any hassles. However, I'm currently looking for a better rate than what they are offering.
Bridget
Verified Review
Great
Everything is good, even when having to make a claim.
Donald
Verified Review
Best Insurance Company
Esurance is, hands down, the best insurance company that I have ever had! I never had a problem with them. If I had a concern or question, they were there to answer it. When it came to reporting and handling a vehicle claim, it was very simple and the claim was settled within seventy-two (72) hours.
David
Verified Review
Fantastic
They have promptly addressed claims that I have witnessed.
Ivor
Verified Review
Good
They respond well to claims, but they are expensive.
Michael
Verified Review
Excellent
I had one claim over the three years and they handled it quickly and efficiently.
Patricia
Verified Review
Fair
I was happy with Esurance, but I don't like how they tell you one thing and then do something else regarding claims. Also, it seems like it takes a while to get a claim processed, and then it's not done how they say it will be handled.
Michael
Verified Review
Just Don't Do It
I would advise against going through them. If you file a claim, they have little to no communication. Furthermore, they may increase your price without warning.
Richard
Verified Review
E-Surname Should Be Your Last Option
You get what you pay for. It's a web-based insurance company and everything is fine until you need to file a claim. That's when your nightmare begins.
Sheri
Verified Review
Good product without human contact
It's hard to get a hold of a person, but my claim was handled without a problem and my rate didn't go up much after an accident.
Hector R
Verified Review
It was a horrible experience. They tried to offer me less than half the value of my car, which was $5,000.00. I had purchased uninsured insurance and a drunk driver destroyed my car, which was valued at $12,500.00. I immediately hung up on the adjuster and told her I would never buy insurance from them again. I also decided to advise everyone I know not to buy insurance from them. It's ridiculous to offer less than half the value of my car.
It was a horrible experience. They tried to offer me less than half the value of my car, which was $5,000.00. I had purchased uninsured insurance and a drunk driver destroyed my car, which was valued at $12,500.00. I immediately hung up on the adjuster and told her I would never buy insurance from them again. I also decided to advise everyone I know not to buy insurance from them. It's ridiculous to offer less than half the value of my car.
Carlos
Verified Review
No Claims, All Good
As long as you have no claims, you're in good shape.
Cassaundra
Verified Review
Unhelpful in a Total Loss Situation
When my car was totaled, I had gap insurance, but they didn't want to help me at all. Once my policy is up, I will never sign back up with them again.
Pamela
Verified Review
They're terrible. I filed a claim over a year ago. I have gotten a new car and they still haven't gotten back to me about the claim!
They're terrible. I filed a claim over a year ago. I have gotten a new car and they still haven't gotten back to me about the claim!

Esurance claims handling ratings vs. State Farm and GEICO

Esurance has mixed claims handling reviews. Positive reviews describe the experience as fast and simple and say that it results in fair outcomes. Negative reviews from dissatisfied customers report receiving lower payouts than they hoped for.

GEICO’s claims handling has a customer score of 4.2 out of 5. Reviews for GEICO focus on the process itself, which customers tend to describe as difficult.

State Farm customers say that they receive solid support but that the process can take a long time. Customers give its claims handling a 4.2 out of 5.

Compare rankings for each company below.

Company
Average Score
Esurance3.7 
State Farm4.0 
GEICO4.0

Esurance value for money reviews: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Esurance has a value-for-money rating of 3.7 out of 5 from customers. When prices remain stable, customers tend to approve of Esurance’s value. Customers leave negative reviews when prices change or they receive unexpected charges.

Below, you can read negative and positive reviews from Esurance customers.

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Arthur
Verified Review
Economical for Full Coverage
No problem, very economical for full coverage.
Jeff
Verified Review
Satisfied Customer
All good. I got the coverage and price I was looking for.
Carl
Verified Review
Low-Cost Insurance
AAA has better rates than all the others I checked.
Dien
Verified Review
Good
Very good and reasonably priced for a person who uses less or a little mileage like me, a retiree.
Christine
Verified Review
They were the best!
They offered a reasonable price. I was sorry to see them go.
Elena
Verified Review
Esurance's Migration to Direct Insurance
The policy is lower compared to the rest.
William
Verified Review
Esurance is an online-only experience. They are owned by Allstate. Their rates are the lowest of any that I've dealt with, including USAA. I'm surprised they weren't on your list. None of the insurers on your list compared favorably to Esurance.
Esurance is an online-only experience. They are owned by Allstate. Their rates are the lowest of any that I've dealt with, including USAA. I'm surprised they weren't on your list. None of the insurers on your list compared favorably to Esurance.
Jimmy
Verified Review
Esurance
Overall, they offer good pricing and understand the PIP of MI.
Addie
Verified Review
Better benefits, less expense.
I changed my insurance three days ago. It's too early to give a full evaluation, however, I got more coverage and benefits with less premium cost. That was a plus!
Natalie
Verified Review
Disappointed
Too expensive and it seems to go up every year. I live on a fixed income.
David
Verified Review
My Thoughts About Esurance and Why I'm Looking to Upgrade
I've been with them for over 10 years and have had no issues. I'm just curious about what else is out there and if there are cheaper alternatives.
Todd
Verified Review
Too Expensive
It's very poor. I'm 64 years old and I pay three times what I should be paying.
Gregory
Verified Review
Frustrated with High Insurance Rates
It seems there's no such thing as low insurance, even if you're a safe driver with no tickets, DUIs, or any other issues. You still can't get cheap insurance, and that's wrong. What do they expect people to do, drive around without insurance? That's probably what's going to happen. I tried to do the right thing.
Kelly
Verified Review
They Just Show Different Insurance Companies
I did not find it helpful at all. It showed me insurances that were actually more expensive than what I'm currently paying.
Julius
Verified Review
Ok in the Start
It's cheaper than most, but the insurance cost keeps increasing with every renewal. After some time, some insurance offers from other companies become cheaper than the current one from Esurance.
Katherine
Verified Review
Amazing insurance company
They are an amazing insurance company. They offer very well-priced and comprehensive coverage.

Esurance value for money ratings vs. State Farm and GEICO

Customers rate Esurance’s value positively when prices remain stable. But when customers face unexpected charges or rate increases, they give negative reviews. Esurance has lower overall value-for-money ratings than State Farm and GEICO.

GEICO reviews are also strongly correlated with price changes, while State Farm customers are generally positive when they feel the insurer rewards loyalty. GEICO has a value rating of 4.0 out of 5, and State Farm has a rating of 3.9 out of 5.

See the chart below for a comparison of customer ratings.

Company
Average Score
Esurance3.7 
State Farm3.9
GEICO4.0

Esurance policy transparency reviews: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Esurance has a policy transparency rating of 3.9 out of 5 from Insurify’s customers with coverage from the insurer. Positive reviews come from customers who feel that their coverage and rates match what Esurance promised. Customers who leave negative reviews mention confusion around terms, coverage details, or pricing changes.

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Francesca
Verified Review
The offers for the different types of insurance best suited for me were given in a straightforward and clear manner. This was the best explanation I've ever received. I'll be a customer as long as I drive. Thank you so much for caring.
The offers for the different types of insurance best suited for me were given in a straightforward and clear manner. This was the best explanation I've ever received. I'll be a customer as long as I drive. Thank you so much for caring.
Frances
Verified Review
I noticed that a lot of the stuff they post online pulls you in to try to get insurance. Their posts show one monthly price, and then when it’s all said and done—when you try to pay for the insurance—it jumps up by $100 or more. That feels like false advertising, and I don’t like it. I could do without the lies. Just let me know straight up what the insurance is going to cost. I’m not paying $200-and-something a month for insurance—that’s ludicrous. For one, I don’t drive every day. For two, I’m 61 and I shouldn’t be paying that kind of money. For three, my car is a 2014, so I shouldn’t be paying that much. I don’t have a bad driving record, so why would I pay $200-and-something? I even feel like $100-and-something is too much, but I can deal with about $150. I’m not paying over $200 to anyone.
I noticed that a lot of the stuff they post online pulls you in to try to get insurance. Their posts show one monthly price, and then when it’s all said and done—when you try to pay for the insurance—it jumps up by $100 or more. That feels like false advertising, and I don’t like it. I could do without the lies. Just let me know straight up what the insurance is going to cost. I’m not paying $200-and-something a month for insurance—that’s ludicrous. For one, I don’t drive every day. For two, I’m 61 and I shouldn’t be paying that kind of money. For three, my car is a 2014, so I shouldn’t be paying that much. I don’t have a bad driving record, so why would I pay $200-and-something? I even feel like $100-and-something is too much, but I can deal with about $150. I’m not paying over $200 to anyone.
Doreen
Verified Review
Don't Waste Your Time on This Website!
Awful website. You have to keep entering the same information over and over again. It claims you’ll save a lot of money and that it’s cheaper, but that wasn’t my experience.
Erskine
Verified Review
E Stinks
The best price doesn't necessarily mean the best provider. They should communicate cost increases and policy changes.
Jamie
Verified Review
High Rates and Privacy Concerns
The rates are too high and they require too much personal information for sign up.
Gail
Verified Review
Dissatisfied with Esurance
They cancelled my insurance without any official notice. Could it be because I'm in California? Absolutely ridiculous!
Shawntell
Verified Review
Misleading
Very misleading. While filling out the application online, I was led to believe my rate would be $80.00 a month. After I gave my card info, I was then told my application was under review. To make a long story short, it went from $80.00 to $189.00.
Mary
Verified Review
False Advertising
It was a scam because they said I was approved to get insurance, then they came back saying sorry, we can't, but have another rate for you. It was a waste of time. Don't do it, they just want your information to send to other companies.
Marie
Verified Review
They claim they are not doing business in California anymore. However, they are, just under a different name and trying to charge double.
They claim they are not doing business in California anymore. However, they are, just under a different name and trying to charge double.

Esurance policy transparency ratings vs. State Farm and GEICO

Esurance’s policy transparency rating of 3.9 out of 5 ranks it lower than State Farm and GEICO. Esurance customers rank transparency based on whether they feel their coverage and rates match what Esurance promised.

State Farm customers give the insurer a policy transparency rating of 4.0 out of 5, but ratings are largely dependent on agents and how well they explain policies.

GEICO, which has a transparency rating of 4.1 out of 5, receives negative reviews when prices change.

Below, you can see how customer ratings for these three insurers compare.

Company
Average Score
Esurance3.9 
State Farm4.0
GEICO4.1

Esurance customer reviews: Read what over 1,213 Insurify customers have to say about Esurance

To find out what recent customers have to say about Esurance, read the reviews below.

Donell
Verified Review
Darnold
I believe everything has been good so far. I’m looking to save as much as possible.
Linda
Verified Review
Good Company
I've had no issues with them. My only reason for leaving is that they keep increasing the rates.
James
Verified Review
Acceptable with good price
No problems.
Michel
Verified Review
Esurance
I never really needed them. There were no incidents to call them about. I have called to ask why my rate went up with no incidents and didn't get a good reason for it.
Robert
Verified Review
Insurance Summary
Always shop around; don't settle for paying overpriced insurance.
James
Verified Review
Auto Insurance
Always shop around.
Frank
Verified Review
Excellent
Esurance is great.
Jonathan
Verified Review
Like Them
It's a shame that Esurance doesn't write policies in Florida.
Robert
Verified Review
Fair
Too pricey and expensive for basic liability coverage.
Khari
Verified Review
Esurance: Unfavorable Experience
The rates for basic state requirements on an older vehicle increased substantially each year.
John
Verified Review
Average
They’ve been good, but the rates were going up. They’re now adjusting them to better rates.
Manny
Verified Review
E Insurance Quotes
The quotes I received were too high.
Cedric
Verified Review
Rate Climb
My rates have continued to go up.
Dan
Verified Review
A Waste of Time
I put in all my information but never received a quote. It was a waste of my time.
Paul-Henry David
Verified Review
No longer a good value
It's too expensive.
Jose
Verified Review
Quitters
Don't buy a policy from them. They will let you down and don't care.

Esurance vs. State Farm, GEICO, and Root

Overall, Esurance has a slightly above-average rating, but it ranks lower than State Farm and GEICO. The following table provides more information about how Esurance, State Farm, GEICO, and Root compare.

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Root logo
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$111/mo*
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$148/mo*
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Customer service
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Claims handling
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Online policy management
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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
Writer: Duncan BrownLicensed P&C Agent, Copy Editor

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Editor: John LeachLicensed P&C Agent, Chief Copy Editor

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