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Table of contents
- Cheapest full-coverage companies by driver
- Cheapest full-coverage companies
- Cheap full-coverage for teens
- Cheap full-coverage for seniors
- Cheap full-coverage with speeding ticket
- Cheap full-coverage with accident
- Cheap full-coverage with DUI
- Cheap full-coverage with excellent credit
- Cheap full-coverage with poor credit
- Cheapest full-coverage by state
- How to save on car insurance
- Best full-coverage car insurance
- Full coverage vs. liability
- What full-coverage car insurance covers
- FAQs
Table of contents
- Cheapest full-coverage companies by driver
- Cheapest full-coverage companies
- Cheap full-coverage for teens
- Cheap full-coverage for seniors
- Cheap full-coverage with speeding ticket
- Cheap full-coverage with accident
- Cheap full-coverage with DUI
- Cheap full-coverage with excellent credit
- Cheap full-coverage with poor credit
- Cheapest full-coverage by state
- How to save on car insurance
- Best full-coverage car insurance
- Full coverage vs. liability
- What full-coverage car insurance covers
- FAQs
COUNTRY Financial is the cheapest company for full-coverage car insurance, with an average monthly rate of $81, according to Insurify data. This is lower than the nationwide full-coverage average of $175 per month.
As a driver, opting for full-coverage car insurance means more robust financial protection. The more extensive policy type covers damage to your vehicle, while a liability-only policy only covers damage and injuries you cause to other people.
If you’re considering a full-coverage policy, comparing multiple quotes and working with the right insurance company is important. Here’s what you need to know about cheap full-coverage car insurance and how to choose the right insurer for your situation.
A full-coverage car insurance policy includes liability, comprehensive, and collision coverage.
On average, full-coverage car insurance policies cost $175 per month, with options starting as low as $81 per month, according to Insurify data.
The average cost of full-coverage car insurance is around 47% higher than the average cost of liability-only coverage, Insurify data shows.
Cheapest full-coverage car insurance by driver type
The cost of a full-coverage car insurance policy varies by insurer. Each insurance company has its own underwriting method for determining premiums. With that, the only way to find competitive rates for your unique situation is to shop around.
In the table below, you can see the cheapest insurance company for drivers in different categories, along with their average monthly full-coverage rates.
Driver/Coverage Type | Cheapest Insurance Company | Cheapest Full-Coverage Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Full coverage (overall) | COUNTRY Financial | $81 |
| Teens | COUNTRY Financial | $113 |
| Seniors | COUNTRY Financial | $60 |
| Drivers with a speeding ticket | COUNTRY Financial | $120 |
| Drivers with an at-fault accident | COUNTRY Financial | $114 |
| Drivers with a DUI | COUNTRY Financial | $110 |
| Drivers with excellent credit | COUNTRY Financial | $76 |
| Drivers with poor credit | COUNTRY Financial | $92 |
In the table below, you can see the cheapest full-coverage car insurance companies overall, according to Insurify data.
The below rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, January 19 at 11:00 AM PST.Data reviewed by Konstantin Halachev7+ years experience in data analysis
Ph.D. in Computational Biology
Konstantin has led data teams across multiple industries, including insurance, travel, and biology. He’s led Insurify’s engineering team for more than three years.
Insurance CompanyAverage Monthly Quote: Full CoverageCOUNTRY Financial $81 Auto-Owners $81 NJM $93 USAA $100 State Farm $108 Mile Auto $117 Erie $121 Safeco $140 GEICO $141 Allstate $142 Root $151 American Family $151 Direct Auto $153 Mercury $162 Progressive $163 Elephant $169 National General $173 Anchor $176 The General $180 Nationwide $182 Travelers $187 Clearcover $195 CSAA $195 Commonwealth Casualty $195 Bristol West $204 Plymouth Rock $207 Liberty Mutual $209 Farmers $211 Chubb $216 GAINSCO $217 AssuranceAmerica $231 Shelter $231 Dairyland $235 21st Century $239 The Hartford $243 State Auto $268 Amica $431 Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
Your age significantly affects your cost of car insurance, with teen drivers facing the highest premiums. Full-coverage policies cost an average of $336 per month for teen drivers, Insurify data shows.
Rates of fatal accidents for 16- and 17-year-olds are four times higher than for drivers 20 and older, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Most insurers offer good student discounts to young drivers with good grades. Driver education and volunteer discounts can also help offset the higher insurance costs for young drivers.
In the table below, you can see the cheapest full-coverage car insurance companies for teen drivers.
The below rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, January 19 at 11:00 AM PST.Data reviewed by Konstantin Halachev7+ years experience in data analysis
Ph.D. in Computational Biology
Konstantin has led data teams across multiple industries, including insurance, travel, and biology. He’s led Insurify’s engineering team for more than three years.
Insurance CompanyAverage Monthly Quote: Full CoverageCOUNTRY Financial $113 Auto-Owners $177 USAA $188 NJM $220 State Farm $222 Erie $226 Root $250 GEICO $251 Mile Auto $268 Elephant $286 Clearcover $292 Anchor $296 American Family $297 The General $303 Allstate $304 Mercury $304 CSAA $307 Safeco $310 Direct Auto $316 Bristol West $357 Liberty Mutual $358 Dairyland $363 Commonwealth Casualty $367 Nationwide $381 National General $385 Plymouth Rock $397 GAINSCO $407 21st Century $430 Travelers $434 Farmers $454 Shelter $502 Chubb $504 AssuranceAmerica $527 The Hartford $655 Amica $816 State Auto $820 Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
Senior drivers pay some of the lowest car insurance rates because they have more driving experience. Full-coverage policies for senior drivers cost $150 per month, on average.
Check out the cheapest full-coverage car insurance companies for senior drivers in the table below.
The below rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, January 19 at 11:00 AM PST.Data reviewed by Konstantin Halachev7+ years experience in data analysis
Ph.D. in Computational Biology
Konstantin has led data teams across multiple industries, including insurance, travel, and biology. He’s led Insurify’s engineering team for more than three years.
Insurance CompanyAverage Monthly Quote: Full CoverageNJM $53 Auto-Owners $59 COUNTRY Financial $60 USAA $76 State Farm $77 Erie $81 Mile Auto $83 GEICO $103 Allstate $109 American Family $112 Direct Auto $114 Mercury $121 Nationwide $122 Root $123 National General $123 Safeco $124 Shelter $131 Elephant $135 Anchor $137 Travelers $138 Chubb $140 The Hartford $140 CSAA $141 Commonwealth Casualty $146 The General $146 Farmers $153 AssuranceAmerica $163 Bristol West $163 Liberty Mutual $169 21st Century $170 Clearcover $175 Plymouth Rock $177 State Auto $177 GAINSCO $181 Dairyland $197 Amica $305 Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
Drivers with a speeding ticket pay a monthly average of $226 for full-coverage insurance. See how much insurers charge for coverage for drivers with a speeding ticket on their records.
The below rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, January 19 at 11:00 AM PST.Data reviewed by Konstantin Halachev7+ years experience in data analysis
Ph.D. in Computational Biology
Konstantin has led data teams across multiple industries, including insurance, travel, and biology. He’s led Insurify’s engineering team for more than three years.
Insurance CompanyAverage Monthly Quote: Full CoverageAuto-Owners $109 COUNTRY Financial $120 USAA $132 State Farm $138 Mile Auto $139 NJM $143 Erie $168 Allstate $191 GEICO $191 Elephant $192 Direct Auto $192 Safeco $194 American Family $202 Root $213 National General $213 Commonwealth Casualty $215 Anchor $217 Nationwide $243 GAINSCO $245 Travelers $249 Mercury $249 The General $253 Bristol West $256 CSAA $259 Clearcover $265 Liberty Mutual $269 Farmers $274 Chubb $277 Plymouth Rock $282 Dairyland $289 AssuranceAmerica $298 Shelter $323 21st Century $327 The Hartford $366 State Auto $376 Amica $629 Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
If you’ve been in an at-fault accident, insurers will likely raise your rates. Drivers with an accident pay a monthly average of $235 for full coverage.
In the table below, you can see the cheapest full-coverage car insurance companies for drivers with an accident on their records.
The below rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, January 19 at 11:00 AM PST.Data reviewed by Konstantin Halachev7+ years experience in data analysis
Ph.D. in Computational Biology
Konstantin has led data teams across multiple industries, including insurance, travel, and biology. He’s led Insurify’s engineering team for more than three years.
Insurance CompanyAverage Monthly Quote: Full CoverageAuto-Owners $106 COUNTRY Financial $114 NJM $133 USAA $134 State Farm $141 Erie $159 Mile Auto $160 GEICO $178 Allstate $191 Root $201 American Family $203 Safeco $207 Direct Auto $215 Elephant $218 Anchor $226 National General $229 Nationwide $246 Travelers $253 Commonwealth Casualty $256 The General $256 Bristol West $266 GAINSCO $268 Mercury $273 Plymouth Rock $277 Liberty Mutual $280 Farmers $281 Chubb $285 CSAA $300 Dairyland $307 AssuranceAmerica $310 Clearcover $312 Shelter $314 21st Century $330 The Hartford $346 State Auto $373 Amica $593 Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
If you’ve been convicted of a DUI, you’ll see your premiums increase because insurance companies will view you as a high-risk driver. Full-coverage policies for drivers with a DUI cost $257 per month, on average.
The table below shows how much insurers charge for full-coverage policies for drivers with a DUI on their records.
The below rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, January 19 at 11:00 AM PST.Data reviewed by Konstantin Halachev7+ years experience in data analysis
Ph.D. in Computational Biology
Konstantin has led data teams across multiple industries, including insurance, travel, and biology. He’s led Insurify’s engineering team for more than three years.
Insurance CompanyAverage Monthly Quote: Full CoverageCOUNTRY Financial $110 Auto-Owners $119 USAA $147 NJM $150 State Farm $159 Mile Auto $172 Erie $176 GEICO $203 Allstate $209 American Family $222 Root $224 Direct Auto $225 Safeco $236 Elephant $248 National General $254 Anchor $260 Mercury $261 The General $265 Nationwide $267 Travelers $275 Clearcover $287 CSAA $287 Commonwealth Casualty $287 Bristol West $300 Plymouth Rock $304 Liberty Mutual $307 Farmers $310 Chubb $317 GAINSCO $319 AssuranceAmerica $339 Shelter $341 Dairyland $345 21st Century $351 The Hartford $386 State Auto $394 Amica $662 Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
People with high credit scores typically pay the lowest car insurance rates. Full-coverage policies average $153 per month for drivers with good to excellent credit.
The below rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, January 19 at 11:00 AM PST.Data reviewed by Konstantin Halachev7+ years experience in data analysis
Ph.D. in Computational Biology
Konstantin has led data teams across multiple industries, including insurance, travel, and biology. He’s led Insurify’s engineering team for more than three years.
Insurance CompanyAverage Monthly Quote: Full CoverageAuto-Owners $57 COUNTRY Financial $76 NJM $81 Erie $81 State Farm $85 USAA $88 Mile Auto $95 GEICO $107 Allstate $122 Safeco $127 American Family $127 Mercury $132 Root $133 Direct Auto $135 Elephant $150 National General $153 Anchor $154 Liberty Mutual $155 The General $157 Nationwide $161 Travelers $162 CSAA $165 Clearcover $168 Commonwealth Casualty $170 Farmers $178 Chubb $182 Plymouth Rock $183 Bristol West $184 GAINSCO $189 Shelter $199 AssuranceAmerica $202 Dairyland $205 21st Century $219 The Hartford $222 State Auto $225 Amica $356 Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
Insurers often charge higher rates to drivers with bad credit because they’re statistically more likely to file a claim. People with lower credit scores pay a monthly average of $212 for full-coverage policies, according to Insurify data.
The below rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, January 19 at 11:00 AM PST.Data reviewed by Konstantin Halachev7+ years experience in data analysis
Ph.D. in Computational Biology
Konstantin has led data teams across multiple industries, including insurance, travel, and biology. He’s led Insurify’s engineering team for more than three years.
Insurance CompanyAverage Monthly Quote: Full CoverageCOUNTRY Financial $92 NJM $113 USAA $119 Auto-Owners $139 Mile Auto $142 Safeco $169 GEICO $171 Allstate $172 American Family $172 State Farm $175 Root $183 Direct Auto $185 Mercury $196 Erie $203 Elephant $205 National General $209 Anchor $213 The General $218 Nationwide $220 CSAA $221 Travelers $226 Clearcover $236 Commonwealth Casualty $236 Liberty Mutual $240 Bristol West $247 Farmers $255 GAINSCO $263 Plymouth Rock $268 AssuranceAmerica $280 Shelter $280 Dairyland $284 21st Century $289 The Hartford $322 State Auto $326 Chubb $421 Amica $522 Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
Cheapest full-coverage insurance by state
The state you call home — and even your ZIP code — has a big effect on your car insurance rates. A few reasons for varying rates include the frequency of litigation, medical care costs, car repair costs, weather trends, and the prevalence of auto insurance fraud.[1]
The chart below gives a breakdown of the cheapest average full-coverage quotes based on your state:
Full-Coverage Rates by State
State | Cheapest monthly cost | Cheapest insurer |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $92 | USAA |
| Arizona | $104 | Auto-Owners |
| Arkansas | $87 | State Farm |
| California | $185 | Root |
| Colorado | $118 | State Farm |
| Connecticut | $154 | State Farm |
| Delaware | $111 | USAA |
| Florida | $116 | State Farm |
| Georgia | $127 | Auto-Owners |
| Idaho | $47 | Auto-Owners |
| Illinois | $82 | Auto-Owners |
| Indiana | $77 | Auto-Owners |
| Iowa | $44 | State Farm |
| Kansas | $95 | State Farm |
| Kentucky | $149 | Progressive |
| Louisiana | $108 | State Farm |
| Maine | $73 | USAA |
| Maryland | $186 | CSAA |
| Massachusetts | $77 | State Farm |
| Michigan | $115 | Auto-Owners |
| Minnesota | $94 | State Farm |
| Mississippi | $77 | State Farm |
| Montana | $53 | State Farm |
| Missouri | $103 | USAA |
| North Dakota | $31 | Auto-Owners |
| Nebraska | $78 | Auto-Owners |
| New Hampshire | $74 | Safeco |
| Nevada | $73 | COUNTRY Financial |
| New Jersey | $170 | NJM |
| New Mexico | $110 | State Farm |
| New York | $137 | Erie |
| North Carolina | $79 | Progressive |
| Ohio | $62 | Mile Auto |
| Oklahoma | $73 | State Farm |
| Oregon | $86 | Mile Auto |
| Pennsylvania | $81 | State Farm |
| South Carolina | $107 | USAA |
| South Dakota | $81 | State Farm |
| Tennessee | $81 | Mile Auto |
| Texas | $100 | State Farm |
| Utah | $85 | USAA |
| Virginia | $99 | Auto-Owners |
| Washington | $113 | State Farm |
| Washington D.C. | $296 | Erie |
| Vermont | $38 | State Farm |
| West Virginia | $72 | State Farm |
| Wisconsin | $62 | USAA |
| Wyoming | $40 | USAA |
Source: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 50-plus partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile. Insufficient data is available to show results for Alaska and Hawaii.
State | Cheapest monthly cost | Cheapest insurer |
|---|---|---|
| California | $185 | Root |
How to get cheaper full-coverage car insurance
Car insurance is an unavoidable expense, as it’s illegal to drive without a minimum amount of insurance in every state except New Hampshire. It’s possible to find cheap auto insurance, and you don’t have to overpay for a policy.
Here are a few strategies to help you reduce costs:[2]
Keep a clean driving record. If you have a clean driving record and haven’t filed any claims, it can keep your full-coverage insurance costs down.
Look for discounts. Insurers offer a wide range of discounts, which can lower the price of your policy. Popular discounts are available for bundling policies, insuring multiple vehicles, and being a safe driver.
Build your credit. Drivers with good credit histories pay less for insurance than drivers with poor credit histories. If possible, improve your credit to tap into lower rates.
Shop around. Compare quotes from multiple insurance companies to find the best cheap car insurance. An online quote-comparison tool can simplify this task by showing you multiple quotes side by side.
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Higher deductibles help reduce the monthly cost. That said … it’s a cost-versus-value situation. Do you value saving $XX per month/policy period, or would you rather that if a claim happened, the cost be lower out of pocket once the car is repaired?
Our top picks for cheap full-coverage car insurance
The best car insurance companies offering full-coverage policies have a combination of affordable rates and a high-quality customer experience.
COUNTRY Financial has the cheapest average full-coverage rates, at $81 per month, but it’s not available in every state. State Farm’s average full-coverage rates may be higher for some drivers, but the company is available nationwide.
Below, you can see some of the best full-coverage car insurance companies that also offer affordable rates.
Best insurer for customer satisfaction: Erie
| User Reviews | 4.4 |
|---|---|
| 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. | 8.4 /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. | $75/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. | $121/mo |
Customers appreciate the insurer’s excellent customer service and quick claim handling but are dissatisfied with the unexpected and unexplained rate increases. Some also found the policy details hard to understand.
Customers appreciate the insurer’s excellent customer service and quick claim handling but are dissatisfied with the unexpected and unexplained rate increases. Some also found the policy details hard to understand.
Erie Insurance has been selling auto coverage since 1925. The company operates in 12 states and Washington, D.C., and also offers more than two dozen types of insurance, including home, life, and business insurance. AM Best gives Erie superior ratings for financial stability and credit strength. The company has a lower-than-expected number of complaints with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and ranks third in overall customer satisfaction, according to J.D. Power rankings. The company also has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Excellent BBB, J.D. Power, and AM Best ratings
Competitive rates for teenagers and drivers with speeding tickets
Offers numerous optional auto coverages
Available in only 12 states
Customers can’t buy a policy or file a claim online
Offers fewer discounts than competitors
Best insurer for affordable nationwide coverage: State Farm
| User Reviews | 4.1 |
|---|---|
| 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. | 9.3 /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. | $55/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. | $108/mo |
Customers appreciate the insurer’s excellent customer service and personal attention but dislike the high prices and frequent rate increases. They also express frustration with the claims process.
Customers appreciate the insurer’s excellent customer service and personal attention but dislike the high prices and frequent rate increases. They also express frustration with the claims process.
State Farm is the largest U.S. auto insurer by market share and has operated for more than 100 years. Available in all 50 states, State Farm stands out for its customer service, extensive discounts, and optional coverages. The insurer ranked fifth for overall customer satisfaction in the 2023 J.D. Power U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study. Safe drivers can enjoy many State Farm discounts, including ones for young motorists who complete an approved driver training course, for having a vehicle with certain safety equipment, and for going three years or longer without violations or at-fault accidents.
High rates of customer satisfaction
Rideshare insurance available
Savings for bundling auto with home, renters, condo, or life insurance
No gap insurance offering
May not be the cheapest choice for drivers with violations
Accident forgiveness limited to longtime customers with clean driving records
Best insurer for military and veteran families: USAA
| User Reviews | 4.9 |
|---|---|
| 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 /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. | $53/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. | $100/mo |
Customers appreciate the insurer’s reliable customer service and claim handling but express concerns about high rates and frequent price increases. Some also find the insurer’s security protocols and communication methods frustrating.
Customers appreciate the insurer’s reliable customer service and claim handling but express concerns about high rates and frequent price increases. Some also find the insurer’s security protocols and communication methods frustrating.
USAA exclusively serves current and former members of the military and their immediate families and is still the seventh-largest insurance company in the U.S. by market share. USAA offers banking, investing, and retirement services in addition to numerous insurance products, including auto, homeowners, renters, and more. Auto policyholders can qualify for discounts for bundling, insuring multiple vehicles, and living on a military base. AM Best gives USAA an A++ (Superior) financial strength rating, and the insurer ranked best in most regions in J.D. Power’s Overall Customer Satisfaction Index.
High customer satisfaction
Low premiums
SafePilot program rewards good driving with up to 30% discount
Only available to active-duty military, veterans, military spouses, or children of service members or veterans
No 24/7 customer phone support
Customer reviews are mixed for service and claims processing
Criteria are weighted by importance to the consumer — factors such as customer reviews and affordability influence the score more than availability and third-party ratings. With the IQ Score, Insurify is able to provide quantitative ratings for drivers to better compare car insurance companies and make informed decisions to meet their coverage needs.
Our editorial team spent 350 hours developing the Insurify Quality (IQ) Score and scoring insurance companies. The IQ Score objectively analyzes and calculates a score for insurers using more than 15 crucial criteria. Criteria are weighted by importance to the consumer — factors such as customer reviews and affordability influence the score more than availability and third-party ratings.
We rate each company on a 1-to-5 scale based on five categories: financial ratings, customer satisfaction, affordability, customer support and transparency, and availability. We update ratings once a year or as more recent information becomes available.
Third-party financial ratings: We use data from AM Best, S&P, Moody’s, and more to compare insurance companies’ credit and ability to pay out future claims.
Customer satisfaction: To calculate this score, Insurify analyzed more than 20,000 customer reviews across 155 car insurance companies. We also considered third-party ratings from J.D. Power, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and Trustpilot.
Affordability: Our data scientists analyzed more than 90 million real-time auto insurance rates from our partners across the United States, as well as available discounts, to calculate an affordability score.
Customer support and transparency: This measures coverage options, ease of claims filing, and the insurer’s transparency surrounding discounts, coverages, and claims process.
Availability and reach: Insurify identified the number of states in which insurers offer coverage and company size by market share to score availability and reach.
Full coverage vs. liability only: What’s the difference?
Liability coverage is the barebones option most states require drivers to purchase. Each state sets different minimum liability insurance requirements, usually broken down into bodily injury liability and property damage liability. Since every state except New Hampshire mandates liability coverage, this serves as the starting point for most drivers.[3]
Liability coverage only protects other drivers on the road and others’ property from damage or injuries you cause. But liability coverage won’t help you pay to repair or replace your vehicle.
In addition to liability coverage, full coverage includes comprehensive and collision insurance. When an accident or another incident damages your vehicle, full coverage will help you repair or replace it. This coverage will typically pay out the fair market value of your vehicle.
Full-coverage policies cost more than liability-only policies, but they offer more protection.
7+ years experience in data analysis
Ph.D. in Computational Biology
Konstantin has led data teams across multiple industries, including insurance, travel, and biology. He’s led Insurify’s engineering team for more than three years.
Insurance Company | Average Monthly Quote: Full Coverage | Average Monthly Quote: Liability Only |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY Financial | $81 | $44 |
| Auto-Owners | $81 | $47 |
| NJM | $93 | $58 |
| USAA | $100 | $53 |
| State Farm | $108 | $55 |
| Mile Auto | $117 | $70 |
| Erie | $121 | $75 |
| Safeco | $140 | $87 |
| GEICO | $141 | $87 |
| Allstate | $142 | $75 |
| Root | $151 | $91 |
| American Family | $151 | $82 |
| Direct Auto | $153 | $95 |
| Mercury | $162 | $96 |
| Progressive | $163 | $95 |
| Elephant | $169 | $111 |
| National General | $173 | $91 |
| Anchor | $176 | $112 |
| The General | $180 | $93 |
| Nationwide | $182 | $96 |
| Travelers | $187 | $100 |
| Clearcover | $195 | $141 |
| CSAA | $195 | $141 |
| Commonwealth Casualty | $195 | $83 |
| Bristol West | $204 | $101 |
| Plymouth Rock | $207 | $137 |
| Liberty Mutual | $209 | $153 |
| Farmers | $211 | $110 |
| Chubb | $216 | $119 |
| GAINSCO | $217 | $102 |
| AssuranceAmerica | $231 | $126 |
| Shelter | $231 | $142 |
| Dairyland | $235 | $92 |
| 21st Century | $239 | $133 |
| The Hartford | $243 | $151 |
| State Auto | $268 | $152 |
| Amica | $431 | $269 |
What full-coverage car insurance covers
Full-coverage car insurance includes liability coverage for at least your state’s minimum required amount, along with comprehensive and collision coverage. A full-coverage policy protects your car, other drivers, and their cars.
If you opt for a full-coverage policy, your insurer will reimburse you after an accident or other event that damages your vehicle. For example, if you hit a light pole, your collision coverage would pay for repairs. If someone steals your car, your comprehensive coverage would come into play.
Full-coverage insurance includes multiple layers of protection. Here’s a closer look at what it covers:
Bodily injury liability coverage
Bodily injury liability covers injuries you cause to someone else. A full-coverage policy includes at least the state-minimum amount of bodily injury liability coverage, and you can purchase additional coverage.
Property damage liability coverage
Property damage liability covers damage you cause to someone else’s property. That’s usually their vehicle, but it also includes damage to buildings, fences, telephone poles, etc.
Personal injury protection coverage
Some states require this coverage, which pays for injuries to you and your passengers. It can include medical payments, lost wages, and more.
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage reimburses you if a driver hits you and they don’t have enough insurance to cover your injuries or damages. Some states require it, but you can purchase it as an add-on.
Collision coverage
Collision insurance provides reimbursement after an accident with another vehicle or an object, like a tree or fence. If you get in an accident, the policy will help you repair or replace your vehicle.
Comprehensive coverage
Comprehensive insurance protects you financially in a non-collision event. For example, you can file a claim after a fallen tree or hailstorm damages your vehicle, or following theft, vandalism, flood, or fire.
Full-coverage insurance isn’t a catch-all coverage. While you’ll find more protection than a liability-only policy, your coverage will still have a few gaps. Full coverage doesn’t cover a few things, including:
Commercial usage: If you’re a rideshare driver or deliver items from a grocery store or pharmacy with your vehicle, a standard full-coverage policy won’t offer protection. You’d need to purchase a rideshare insurance policy.
Vehicle upgrades: A standard full-coverage policy doesn’t cover a fancy sound system or premium rims. But you can buy supplemental insurance to protect your after-market upgrades.
Gap insurance: The insurance company will pay out the fair market value of your vehicle after a total loss but not the gap between the value of your vehicle and what you owe on your auto loan or lease. You can purchase gap insurance to cover the difference.[4]
If you aren’t sure what your policy covers, look at your policy declaration page. It’s better to find any coverage gaps before you run into an issue.
Cheap full-coverage car insurance FAQs
If you’re shopping for full-coverage car insurance, the additional information below can help as you research your coverage options.
COUNTRY Financial has the cheapest full-coverage insurance, Insurify data shows. Its average monthly rate is $81 for a full-coverage policy.
Erie, State Farm, and USAA offer some of the best full-coverage insurance on the market. As a driver, you’ll need to determine which auto insurance company best suits your individual needs by comparing quotes.
If you financed a vehicle, you may have to maintain full coverage until you pay it off. After that point, you have the choice to maintain or drop collision and comprehensive coverage. If the cost of repairing your vehicle meets or exceeds the value of your vehicle, dropping full coverage could be the right move.
In most cases, lenders require drivers to maintain full coverage on a vehicle until you pay it off. If you finance or lease your vehicle, read the details of your contract to determine whether or not full coverage is required.
When you purchase collision and comprehensive insurance, your insurance company will help you repair or replace your vehicle after a covered incident. But the policy often only covers the market value of your vehicle.
Since cars depreciate in value, you might find a gap between what you need to buy another car and your insurance coverage. In this case, you might want to consider supplemental gap insurance coverage.
Full-coverage insurance provides more financial protection. In some cases, it’s worth it to opt for this additional coverage. But in other cases, it can make more financial sense to skip full coverage.
For example, if you drive an older vehicle with a value less than what it would cost to repair, it might not be worth carrying full coverage. But if you have a new vehicle, replacing or fixing the bumper after a fender bender can range from $100 to $1,000, which could make the cost of a full-coverage policy worth it.
If you have a ticket or accident on your record, your insurance company will likely increase your premiums when your policy renews. You can compare quotes from several different insurers to see whether any of them offer cheaper full-coverage rates to drivers with an incident on their record.
If you drive an older car and it would cost more to repair it than its current value, full coverage might not be worth it. But if the added coverage would give you peace of mind, you might consider maintaining full coverage on your car.
Probably. Most lenders or leasing companies will require you to have a full-coverage policy if you’ve financed or leased your vehicle so that they can protect their investment.
Methodology
Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 90 million quotes served to car insurance applicants in Insurify’s proprietary database to calculate the premium averages displayed on this page. These premiums are real quotes that come directly from Insurify’s 500+ partner insurance companies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Quote averages represent the median price for a quote across the given coverage level, driver subset, and geographic area.
Unless otherwise specified, quoted rates reflect the average cost for drivers between 20 and 70 years old with a clean driving record and average or better credit (a credit score of 600 or higher).
Liability-only premium averages correspond to policies with the following coverage limits:
- Bodily injury limits between state-minimum rates and $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident
- Property damage limits between $10,000 and $50,000
- No additional coverage
- Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible
- Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible
Quotes for Allstate, Farmers, GEICO, State Farm, and USAA are estimates based on Quadrant Information Services’ database of auto insurance rates.
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