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Michigan is one of the most expensive states for car insurance, Insurify data shows. Full-coverage policies cost $211 per month, or $2,531 per year, on average — the ninth-highest rate in the nation.
High state coverage requirements, severe winter weather, and a relatively high percentage of uninsured drivers all contribute to the high costs of insurance in the Great Lakes State.[1]
You’ll need to compare quotes from multiple car insurance companies to find the best deal available. Maintaining a clean driving record can also help you find lower rates.
The average cost of full-coverage car insurance in Michigan is $211 per month, and liability-only coverage costs $137 per month.
Auto-Owners is the cheapest insurer in Michigan, with rates as low as $67 per month.
Detroit has some of the most expensive car insurance rates in the country, at $338 per month, on average.
6 of the cheapest car insurance companies in Michigan
While you have plenty of options when choosing an insurance company, you’ll want to consider your needs, budget, and risks when finding the right fit for your family. The insurer with the lowest rates might not be the best fit.
As you research, consider the type of policy you want and whether you have unique circumstances (like a spotty driving record) that could affect your rates. Start your search with the insurers in the table below.
Average price Prices based on average across state-minimum and full coverage car insurance $88/mo* | Average price Prices based on average across state-minimum and full coverage car insurance $89/mo* | Average price Prices based on average across state-minimum and full coverage car insurance $121/mo* | Average price Prices based on average across state-minimum and full coverage car insurance $107/mo* | Average price Prices based on average across state-minimum and full coverage car insurance $205/mo* | Average price Prices based on average across state-minimum and full coverage car insurance $173/mo* |
Overall rating 4.3 | Overall rating 4.9 | Overall rating 3.4 | Overall rating 3.9 | Overall rating 4.0 | Overall rating 3.2 |
Value for money 3.5/5 | Value for money 4.9/5 | Value for money 2.7/5 | Value for money 3.5/5 | Value for money 3.8/5 | Value for money 3.2/5 |
Customer service 3.4/5 | Customer service 4.8/5 | Customer service 2.3/5 | Customer service 3.8/5 | Customer service 4.0/5 | Customer service 3.4/5 |
Claims handling 3.8/5 | Claims handling 4.9/5 | Claims handling 2.8/5 | Claims handling 3.8/5 | Claims handling 4.1/5 | Claims handling 3.4/5 |
Special highlight Cheap ratesAI-generated from 131 user reviews | Special highlight Members of the military communityAI-generated from 1311 user reviews | Special highlight Usage-based insuranceAI-generated from 465 user reviews | Special highlight Accident forgivenessAI-generated from 3913 user reviews | Special highlight Teen driversAI-generated from 6837 user reviews | Special highlight Competitive ratesAI-generated from 7465 user reviews |
Insurance Company | 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. | Average Quote: Full Coverage | Average Quote: Liability Only |
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| Auto-Owners | 8.2 | $108 | $67 |
| USAA | 9.1 | $109 | $68 |
| GEICO | 9.2 | $232 | $178 |
Our editorial team spent more than 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. The team weighted criteria 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 10 scale based on five categories: financial ratings, customer satisfaction, affordability, customer support and transparency, and availability. Insurify updates ratings once a year or as more recent information becomes available.
- Third-party financial ratings: Insurify uses 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 55,000 customer reviews across 155 car insurance companies. We also consider 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 U.S., 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 scores availability and reach by identifying the number of states in which insurers offer coverage and company size by market share.
Auto-Owners
| User Reviews | 4.3 |
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| 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. | 8.2 /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. | $67/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 friendly service and quick claims process but dislike the constant rate increases and perceived inflexibility in pricing.
Customers appreciate the friendly service and quick claims process but dislike the constant rate increases and perceived inflexibility in pricing.
Headquartered in Lansing, Auto-Owners could be a good option for Michigan drivers who want to work with a local agent who knows the area. In addition to competitive rates, you can save with discounts, such as those for bundling policies, paying your premiums in full, and installing safety features in your vehicle.
AM Best financial strength rating of A++ (Superior)
Many available discounts and coverage options
Available in only 26 U.S. states
Below-average J.D. Power customer satisfaction rating in Michigan
USAA
| User Reviews | 4.9 |
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| 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. | $68/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. | $109/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 works with active-duty military members, veterans, and their immediate family members, making it a good choice for the more than 5% of Michigan’s population who are veterans. In addition to multiple types of insurance, the company is a full-service financial institution that also has banking, retirement, and investing services.
Savings of up to 30% with SafePilot program
AM Best financial strength rating of A++ (Superior)
No 24/7 live customer support
Only active-duty military members, veterans, and their family members are eligible for coverage
GEICO
| User Reviews | 4.0 |
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| 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. | 9.2 |
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