Best Car Insurance for Veterans: Quotes and Discounts 2023

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If you’re a member of the U.S. armed forces, you may be able to save on car insurance through discounts and special rate programs. 

“Carriers in many states offer occupation discounts, which may include active military and veterans,” says Laura Adams, an insurance analyst. “Car insurers provide discounts to various groups they want to attract with savings or believe are less-risky customers.”

Current and former service members pay an average of $201 a month for minimum coverage and $273 for full coverage, according to Insurify data. But your driving record, credit score, and coverage options also influence how much you pay.[1] Additionally, insurance premiums vary with every company, and only a handful offer military discounts.  

One of the best ways to find cheap car insurance for veterans is to compare car insurance quotes so you can find the best coverage for you.

Cheapest auto insurance for veterans

The cheapest auto insurance policies are minimum-coverage plans, which typically include bodily injury liability and property damage liability coverage. These policies only have the minimum amount of coverage required by your state, so they cost less than full-coverage options.[2] The average cost of minimum car insurance for veterans is $201 a month, according to Insurify data. 

“Factors that car insurers evaluate when setting rates depend on what’s allowed in the state where the driver lives,” Adams says. “They typically include your coverage amount, deductibles, vehicle make and model, address, driving history, age, gender, credit (in most states), marital status, and annual mileage.”

The cost of minimum coverage varies with every company, so it’s important to shop around and compare as many providers as possible. Here’s what the average minimum-coverage policy costs at the following companies.

Insurance CompanyAverage Monthly Quote
Apparent$110
State Auto$113
National General$133
Kemper $134
Travelers$139
Safeco$146
Elephant$150
Clearcover$170
Aggressive$198
Dairyland$205
Alinsco$214
Midvale Home & Auto$216
Mercury$217
Bristol West$224
Freedom National$236
Liberty Mutual$254
AssuranceAmerica$267
Direct Auto$267
Infinity$291
The General$292
Hallmark$299
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 50-plus partner insurance providers. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
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The 10 Best Car Insurance Companies

Cheapest car insurance for veterans by state

Many factors affect your car insurance rate, including where you live.[1] Rates range from a low of $55 a month in North Carolina to $368 a month in Florida. 

Within each state, car insurance prices vary by ZIP code, according to population, crime levels, and other factors within a local area.[3] Here are the cheapest liability policies for veterans, by state: 

StateAverage Monthly Quote
North Carolina$55
Hawaii$77
Wyoming$83
Oregon$89
Utah$89
Iowa$94
Kansas$105
Ohio$111
Mississippi$116
Tennessee$116
New Mexico$123
Illinois$124
Indiana$130
California$131
Missouri$133
Arkansas$137
West Virginia$143
Arizona$149
Pennsylvania$150
Colorado$152
Oklahoma$154
Virginia$166
Massachusetts$175
Minnesota$178
Wisconsin$181
Texas$182
Rhode Island$199
Kentucky$211
Alabama$218
Nevada$218
Washington$229
District of Columbia$243
Maryland$248
Connecticut$258
New Jersey$267
Georgia$272
Louisiana$279
Michigan$315
Delaware$330
South Carolina$343
Nebraska$359
New York$366
Florida$368
North Carolina$55
Hawaii$77
Wyoming$83
Oregon$89
Utah$89
Iowa$94
Kansas$105
Ohio$111
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 50-plus partner insurance providers. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
Cheapest States for Car Insurance

Cheapest States for Car Insurance

Best car insurance companies for veterans

Clearcover, USAA, and Liberty Mutual are the three best car insurance companies for veterans. These carriers offer excellent customer service, cost-effective car insurance policies, and discounts for military members. Each received a strong Insurify Composite Score (ICS), a proprietary scoring system that weighs multiple factors to determine the quality, reliability, and health of an insurance company.

Insurance CompanyInsurify Composite Score (ICS)
The Insurify Composite Score is a proprietary rating calculated by a team of data scientists at Insurify, weighing multiple factors that reflect 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 and customer complaints; mobile app reviews; and user-generated company reviews.
Average Monthly Quote
Clearcover97$172
USAA96$149
Liberty Mutual82$216
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 50-plus partner insurance providers. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
  • Insurify uses an in-house, proprietary method to rate and review the best car insurance companies. The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 crucial criteria, including average premiums, customer satisfaction, discounts, third-party ratings, and more, to calculate a final score for a company.

    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.

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Which companies offer car insurance discounts for veterans?

Many national and regional car insurance companies offer special discounts and auto insurance rates for military members. However, discounts vary and every company sets its own requirements. 

The company may, for example, offer special pricing to former, current, or reserve service members. Discounts may be available to some or all branches of the armed forces. Depending on the insurance carrier and the discount, you may need to show proof of service to qualify for the discount or special rate. Here are some examples of insurance companies that offer discounts to military members:

  • Arbella: Military members who are away from home can get up to 10% off their car insurance policies.

  • Clearcover: Active-duty military personnel in all states receive a 15% discount on their rate, and military-affiliated customers in Louisiana get an additional 25% off their premiums.

  • Direct Auto: Active-duty service members may save up to 25% off their car insurance policies in Florida, Louisiana, and Alabama.

  • Farmers Insurance: Active-duty, retired, and honorably discharged military veterans can receive a discount on their insurance premiums, although the insurer doesn’t specify how much.  

  • GEICO: Active-duty and retired service members may receive a military discount of up to 15% off their insurance premiums. GEICO also provides discounts for professional military association affiliation and emergency deployment discounts to service members working in imminent danger pay areas. 

  • Kemper: Active-duty military and National Guard members may qualify for a discount, although the insurer doesn’t specify how much.

  • Liberty Mutual: Active, retired, and reserve members of the armed forces can receive a discount on their insurance premiums, although the insurer doesn’t specify how much.

  • USAA: Depending on your state, you can earn up to 15% off comprehensive coverage if your vehicle is garaged on a military base. And if you’re deployed, you could earn up to 60% off your USAA auto insurance premium while your car is in storage. 

How to reinstate car insurance after deployment

Pausing your car insurance may be an option if you’re deployed and won’t drive for several months. Once you return from deployment, contact your car insurance company and let it know you’re reinstating coverage. You may need to start a new policy, depending on the insurance company and how long you’ve gone without active coverage. 

You may be fined if you’re caught driving without insurance coverage or a valid registration, so make sure everything’s in order before driving or taking your car out of storage.[4] Once your policy is reactivated, follow these steps: 

  1. Update your insurance information. Ask your insurer whether it will contact your state’s vehicle registration department to update your insurance details. If you need to complete this process yourself, ask your insurer for guidance.

  2. Get your insurance cards. Print your insurance cards, order copies, or download the insurer’s app so you can carry proof of coverage while driving. 

  3. Check your registration. To make sure your registration is still valid, visit your state’s department of motor vehicles. Every state has a different website, but you can search for “vehicle registration” or “check the status of your vehicle registration.” Follow the steps to find your registration details.

How to save on car insurance as a veteran

It’s a good idea to regularly review your coverages and discounts because “your insurer may not know you have life (changes) or driving changes that reduce your rate,” Adams says. 

In addition to military discounts, service members may find other ways to save on their car insurance premiums. Here are some popular ways to save: 

  1. Look for general discounts. Insurance companies typically offer a menu of car insurance discounts that can lower the cost of your premiums. For instance, you may snag a lower rate by being a safe driver or a loyal customer, taking a defensive driving course, or belonging to an affiliated organization. 

  2. Choose a higher deductible. Insurance companies typically lower your premium if you agree to pay a higher deductible, which is your out-of-pocket cost when filing a claim.[5] If you increase your deductible, be sure you can afford to cover it.

  3. Bundle your policies. You may also save money by buying multiple insurance policies with the same company. For instance, you may be able to bundle car insurance and homeowners insurance policies for a discount on both plans.[6]

  4. Improve your credit rating. Six states — California, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington — have banned insurers from using credit to set rates.[7] But if you live in a state where insurers can base your rate on your credit history, you may save money by improving your credit. Drivers with excellent credit may pay as much as $2,000 less per year on insurance premiums than drivers with poor credit.  

  5. Shop around for car insurance. You may save money on car insurance when you compare insurance quotes to find the best plan. Explore your options to find the right coverage for your budget and needs.

Car Insurance Rates by Credit Tier

Car Insurance Rates by Credit Tier

Car insurance for veterans FAQs

Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about car insurance for veterans.

  • How do military and veterans' car insurance differ?

    Military car insurance is a policy that lets you tailor coverage around your deployment schedule, adjust your coverage needs, and potentially save money through military discounts. Depending on the insurance company and policy, these perks may extend to your spouse and children, too. You get military car insurance through a private company — not the military.

    Veterans car insurance is typically a regular policy that includes discounts for being a military veteran. Many national and regional car insurance companies offer military discounts that typically range from 10% to 25%.

  • Which auto insurers offer military discounts?

    Many car insurance companies have discounts for either veterans or active-duty service members, including GEICO, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, and USAA. You’ll typically see these listed as “military discounts.” Some companies also offer affinity group discounts when you’re a member of a military-associated organization.

  • What's the best car insurance company for veterans?

    Insurify named Clearcover, USAA, and Liberty Mutual as the best car insurance companies for veterans because they offer high-quality customer service, discounts for military-affiliated policyholders, cost-effective rates, and a quick quote process. 

    But every insurance company sets its own rates and discounts, and some companies only write policies in select states. So the best car insurer for you depends on your location, driving history, car profile, annual mileage, and other personal factors. 

  • How can veterans get cheaper car insurance?

    Insurify can help you compare car insurance quotes from up to 20 different companies. You’ll start by answering questions about yourself, your driving habits, and your car, and Insurify will look for a policy that fits your needs and discounts you may be eligible for. Once you get your quote list, you can compare the prices, coverage options, and company reputation. 

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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 50+ 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
Full-coverage premium averages correspond to the same bodily injury and property damage limits in addition to:
  • 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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  6. III. "Nine ways to lower your auto insurance costs." Accessed December 21, 2022
  7. NAIC. "Credit-Based Insurance Scores." Accessed December 21, 2022
Kim Porter
Kim Porter

Kim Porter is a writer and editor who's been creating personal finance content since 2010. Before transitioning to full-time freelance writing in 2018, Kim was the chief copy editor at Bankrate, a managing editor at Macmillan, and co-author of the personal finance book "Future Millionaires' Guidebook." Her work has appeared in AARP's print magazine and on sites such as U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, NextAdvisor, Credit Karma, and more. Kim loves to bake and exercise in her free time, and she plans to run a half marathon on each continent.

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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.