List of Car Insurance Companies
There are thousands of car insurance companies to choose from. Some are big, national chains you’ve probably seen advertised on TV, while others are small, regional insurers you’ve likely never heard of.
How do you know which is the right one for you? NerdWallet compiled a list of car insurance companies across the country, including information on some of the largest insurers.
Below, you’ll find a full list of car insurance companies NerdWallet evaluates and reviews.
Use our reviews to compare car insurance companies and find the right one for you. NerdWallet researched policy options, consumer complaint data, customer satisfaction ratings, financial stability and more for all of the country's top car insurance companies plus many smaller, regional insurers.
Looking for the best auto insurer, big or small? Check out our list of the best car insurance companies.
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NerdWallet’s auto insurance reviewsList of the biggest car insurance companies
Chances are you can’t name all the car insurance companies out there, but you’ve likely heard of some of the larger insurers such as State Farm, Progressive, Geico and Allstate. Together, these four companies make up over half of the personal auto insurance market in the U.S.
You’ve probably heard of the other companies rounding out the top 10 list of car insurance too.
List of biggest car insurance companies by market share
What to know about the biggest car insurance companies
Larger insurers can have advantages over small car insurance companies, such as greater financial strength and stability, a wider network of agents and claims adjusters, 24-hour customer service, and better apps and websites.
But there’s more to an insurer than size. Below, you’ll find more information about each of the largest auto insurance companies on our list, including pros, cons and the latest available consumer complaint data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
1. State Farm
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State Farm auto insurance2. Progressive
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Progressive auto insurance3. Geico
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Geico auto insurance4. Allstate
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Allstate auto insurance5. USAA
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USAA auto insurance6. Liberty Mutual
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Liberty Mutual auto insurance7. Farmers
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Farmers auto insurance8. American Family
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American Family insurance9. Travelers
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Travelers auto insurance10. Nationwide
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Nationwide auto insuranceFinding the right car insurance company for you
Don’t forget about the smaller insurance companies.
When shopping for car insurance, it's smart to consider a wide range of choices, from our list of the nation's biggest car insurance companies to smaller, regional insurers that may be a better fit for you.Look at the big picture
of customer satisfaction, claims service and price, and use NerdWallet’s car insurance comparison tool to help you compare rates.Collect some basic information.
This includes the driving history of everyone who will be on the policy, as well as facts about your car, such as safety features and estimated annual miles driven.Determine which types of coverage you need.
For example, do you want only the bare minimum insurance that your state requires, or do you want full coverage insurance, which offers greater financial protection on the road. Check that each company you’re considering has the options you want.Compare apples to apples.
When comparing rates among insurers, make sure each is offering the same coverage limits and deductibles. You may not want to make your decision based on price alone. Look at how many consumer complaints each company has, as a high number of complaints could be a red flag about the quality of service you'll receive.Depending on which company you choose, you may be able to buy insurance online, over the phone or through an agent. For more guidance, see how to buy car insurance.