Top Best Car Insurance Companies for 2018 | When shopping for auto insurance, you want the best company for you — not to be swayed by funny commercials and catchy jingles, all promoting a positive experience.
What Is Auto insurance?
Auto insurance is a contract between you and the insurance company that protects you against financial loss in the event of an accident or theft. …Auto insurance provides coverage for: Property – such as damage to or theft of your car.
Why Is It Important to Have Car Insurance?
Having car insurance is essential because it covers your expenses in the event of vehicle damage or injuries to other drivers, passengers or pedestrians. All motorists must be insured against their liability to other people, as stipulated in the Road Traffic Act 1988.
A clearer picture emerges of the best car insurance companies when you look at customer satisfaction and complaints. For MyBusnessUpdate’s 2018 rankings, we analyzed customer service and claims satisfaction scores from both J.D. Power and Consumer Reports, along with complaint data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Only insurers rated by both J.D. Power and Consumer Reports are included. That means many smaller insurers aren’t represented here — but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth considering, too.
Top Best Car Insurance Companies
| Company | NerdWallet Rating | |
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| 1. Amica Mutual | 4.5 stars |
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| 2. Auto-Owners Insurance | 4.5 stars |
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| 3. Automobile Club Group | 4.5 stars |
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| 4. Erie Insurance | 4.5 stars |
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| 5. Auto Club of SoCal | 4 stars |
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| 6. Travelers Insurance | 4 stars |
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| 7. Nationwide | 4 stars |
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| 8. State Farm | 4 stars |
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| 9. The Hartford | 4 stars |
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| 10. American Family Insurance | 4 stars |
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| 11. The Hanover | 4 stars |
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| 12. Allstate | 4 stars |
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| 13. Geico | 4 stars |
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| 14. Farmers Insurance | 4 stars |
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| 15. 21st Century | 3.5 stars |
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| 16. CSAA | 3.5 stars |
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| 17. Safeco | 3.5 stars |
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| 18. MetLife | 3.5 stars |
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| 19. Esurance | 3.5 stars |
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| 20. Liberty Mutual | 3.5 stars |
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| 21. MAPFRE | 3.5 stars |
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| 22. Mercury Insurance | 3.5 stars |
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| 23. Progressive | 3.5 stars |
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| The following companies were scored, but were ineligible for ranking because they are only available to certain customers. | ||
| NJM [Only available in PA and to members of certain professions in NJ.] | 5 stars |
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| USAA [Only available to military members, veterans and their family members.] | |
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