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When it comes to finding the best car insurance company, we have the definitive guide to the top auto insurers in the U.S. Our editors and data analysts synthesized carrier rate data, AM Best financial stability scores and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) complaint records.

We also surveyed policyholders to gauge each company’s customer experience, claims expertise and policy offerings. We asked customers if they trusted their insurer, whether they planned to renew and what they thought about their insurance company’s digital experience.

The best national car insurance companies are Travelers, Nationwide, Geico, State Farm and Progressive.

“Even if you have had the same provider for years or decades, it may pay to hop online and do research to see if you are still receiving the best protection for your policy premiums,” says Jim Brau, a professor of finance at Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Business. “With easy access to the internet, searching car insurance companies online is probably the most efficient way to compare and choose a provider.”

Top car insurance companies

Based on that data and other essential insurance metrics, we rated the best car insurance companies of 2025 and gave each from one to five stars.

In 2025, Travelers was the top national car insurance carrier, followed by Nationwide, Geico, State Farm and Progressive. The top five companies remained the same from 2024, except for Geico and State Farm, which switched places.

In addition to evaluating the national carriers, we also ranked regional auto insurers. Erie was the top regional carrier, followed by Auto-Owners and American Family.

What are the best car insurance companies?

Our 2025 list of the best-rated car insurance companies features industry heavyweights like State Farm, Geico and Progressive.

Best car insurance companies

2025 Rank 2024 Rank Company Overall Ranking Customer Satisfaction Read full review
2025 Rank:  1 2024 Rank:  1 Travelers Overall rating
4.64
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.31
2025 Rank:  2 2024 Rank:  2 Nationwide Overall rating
4.54
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.48
2025 Rank:  3 2024 Rank:  4 Geico Overall rating
4.50
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.42
2025 Rank:  4 2024 Rank:  3 State Farm Overall rating
4.35
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.46
2025 Rank:  5 2024 Rank:  5 Progressive Overall rating
4.22
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.29
2025 Rank:  6 2024 Rank:  6 Amica Overall rating
4.16
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.73
2025 Rank:  7 2024 Rank:  8 Farmers Overall rating
3.81
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.35
2025 Rank:  8 2024 Rank:  7 Allstate Overall rating
3.75
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.32
2025 Rank:  NR 2024 Rank:  NR USAA* Overall rating
4.76
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.78
*USAA is only available to members of the military community and their families.
An insurer needs to do business in at least 40 states to rank as a national company.

Best car insurance companies with regional and national carriers

We also developed a second list comparing regional companies such as Auto-Owners and Erie with the national carriers.
2025 Rank 2024 Rank Company Overall Ranking Customer Satisfaction Read full review
2025 Rank:  1 2024 Rank:  3 Travelers Overall rating
4.64
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.31
2025 Rank:  2 2024 Rank:  1 Erie Overall rating
4.62
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.46
2025 Rank:  3 2024 Rank:  2 Auto-Owners Overall rating
4.60
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.51
2025 Rank:  4 2024 Rank:  4 Nationwide Overall rating
4.54
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.48
2025 Rank:  5 2024 Rank:  7 Geico Overall rating
4.50
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.42
2025 Rank:  6 2024 Rank:  6 State Farm Overall rating
4.35
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.46
2025 Rank:  7 2024 Rank:  9 American Family Overall rating
4.26
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.17
2025 Rank:  8 2024 Rank:  8 Progressive Overall rating
4.22
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.29
2025 Rank:  9 2024 Rank:  10 Amica Overall rating
4.16
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.73
2025 Rank:  10 2024 Rank:  12 Farmers Overall rating
3.81
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.35
2025 Rank:  11 2024 Rank:  11 Allstate Overall rating
3.75
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.32
2025 Rank:  NR 2024 Rank:  NR USAA* Overall rating
4.76
Customer satisfaction rating: 
4.78

How we picked Insure.com’s top-rated auto insurance companies

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In the fall of 2024, we surveyed more than 1,750 insurance consumers (1,199 people with auto insurance). Online market research company Slice MR conducted the survey.

Respondents were asked to name their auto insurer and then grade it in the following categories: customer satisfaction, ease of service, policy offerings, claims satisfaction, digital experience (website/app), discounts offered, fair rate increases over time, insurance for young drivers/teenagers, insurance for college students, insurance for senior drivers, insurance for drivers with tickets or accidents and auto and home bundling. The results reflect the percentage of respondents who said they were either satisfied or very satisfied with their insurer.

Our editors also analyzed the companies’ annual premiums, AM Best grades, NAIC scores, and other factors to select the nation’s best auto insurance companies.

USAA is excluded from the overall ranking because it only provides services to military community members. The Hartford, Liberty Mutual and Safeco were also omitted because they don’t provide pricing information – one of our key rating metrics – to our data partner, Quadrant Information Services.

The best auto insurance companies by category

So, how do you find the best insurance company that’s right for you?

“You should feel comfortable with your insurance purchase, whether you buy it from a local agent or directly from the company,” says Mark Friedlander, director of corporate communications for the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I). “Make sure that the agent or company will be easy to reach if you have a question or need to file a claim.”

Below are the best companies for specific situations and needs. This list includes all the companies in our insurance-consumer survey – like USAA – that may have been excluded from the final rankings.

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The top national car insurance companies in the U.S.

The top nationwide auto insurance companies in the U.S. are Travelers, Nationwide, Geico, State Farm, Progressive, Amica, Farmers and Allstate. Read more about each insurer by clicking the “Learn More” button.

Travelers

Travelers
Travelers
Average Premium
Customer Satisfaction
NAIC
AM Best Rating
A++
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Travelers finished No. 1 in our 2025 Best Car Insurance Companies ranking with a rating of 4.64 stars out of 5. It was first among customers who are most likely to renew with the carrier and second among competitors for the cheapest car insurance rates. The company has an A++ (Superior) rating from AM Best for financial strength. Travelers continued its run as the top company in our survey in 2025; it also ranked No. 1 in 2024.

Nationwide

Nationwide
Nationwide
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NAIC
AM Best Rating
A
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Nationwide auto insurance earned 4.54 stars out of 5 in our 2025 national ranking of the Best Car Insurance Companies. Nationwide was the top scorer for the cheapest rates, best website/online experience, best discounts, best for auto and home bundling and most likely to be recommended to others. Nationwide continued its run in 2025 as a top scorer in our survey – it ranked No. 2 in 2024.

Geico

Geico
Geico
Average Premium
Customer Satisfaction
NAIC
AM Best Rating
A++
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Geico earned 4.50 stars out of 5 in our 2025 Best Auto Insurance Companies ranking. It took the third spot from State Farm this year (Geico was No. 4 and State Farm No. 3 in 2024). Geico’s customers said it’s notable for cheap rates and customer satisfaction. The carrier has an AM Best score of A++ (Superior), indicating strong finances.

State Farm

State Farm
State Farm
Average Premium
Customer Satisfaction
NAIC
AM Best Rating
A++
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State Farm earned 4.35 stars out of 5 in our 2025 ranking of the Best Car Insurance Companies. The company dropped one position from 2024, falling below national competitor Geico. State Farm continues to be highly regarded financially, with an A++ (Superior) from AM Best. State Farm customers gave it high marks for trustworthiness, customer satisfaction, ease of service and claims handling.

Progressive

Progressive
Progressive
Average Premium
Customer Satisfaction
NAIC
AM Best Rating
A+
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Progressive earned 4.22 stars out of 5 in our 2025 Best Car Insurance Companies list in the No. 5 spot, the same position as 2024. Progressive gets high marks for its website/online experience and discounts in our survey.

Amica

Amica
Amica
Average Premium
Customer Satisfaction
NAIC
AM Best Rating
A+
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Amica earned 4.16 stars out of 5 and ranked No. 6 – the same as last year – in our 2025 survey of the best auto insurance companies. Amica was rated the best among its competitors in several categories: customer satisfaction, ease of service, policy offerings, best for fair rate increases over time and most trustworthy.

Farmers

Farmers
Farmers
Average Premium
Customer Satisfaction
NAIC
AM Best Rating
A
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In 2025, Farmers overtook Allstate for the No. 7 spot in our Best Auto Insurance Companies list with 3.81 stars out of 5. Farmers had pricier premiums than other companies but had the highest rating for claims handling. Farmers has an A rating (Excellent) from AM Best, which measures a company’s financial strength.

Allstate

Allstate
Allstate
Average Premium
Customer Satisfaction
NAIC
AM Best Rating
A+
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Allstate earned 3.75 stars out of 5 in our 2025 Best Auto Insurance Companies ranking. It slipped below Farmers this year, dropping from No. 7 to No. 8. Allstate was recognized as having the third-best score for fair rate increases over time and the best for senior drivers.

The best-rated car insurance companies for the price, customer service and more

So, how do you find the best insurance company for you? We surveyed customers of over a dozen top insurers and ranked them based on our findings, third-party data and rate information.

In some instances, we did not have an insurer’s rate information and could not rank it. However, we included certain non-ranked companies here if they performed notably well in the survey.

Car insurance companies with the cheapest rates

Price is a top concern for auto insurance consumers. The top-rated car insurance companies in this category offer the lowest rates for full coverage for a 40-year-old male with a good driving record.

According to the data, USAA, Erie, Nationwide and Auto-Owners have the cheapest monthly rates for auto insurance. However, USAA isn’t available to all consumers – only military members, veterans and their families – so keep that in mind. Auto-Owners and Erie are regional insurers. The ranked, national company with the cheapest rates is Nationwide.

Company Monthly Premium
USAA* $115
Erie $123
Nationwide $129
Auto-Owners $129
Travelers $134
American Family $142
Geico $147
State Farm $165
Progressive $166
Amica $185
Farmers $199
Allstate $209
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.

Best car insurance companies for customer satisfaction

Customer satisfaction was one of the most critical factors in our auto insurance customer survey. Amica and State Farm came out on top with 97% and 92%, respectively, of customers satisfied with their insurance company. Geico, Farmers and Progressive round out the top five.

Company Customer satisfaction
Amica 97%
State Farm 92%
Geico 90%

Top-rated car insurance companies for ease of service

Ease of service measures how easy it is for consumers to access policy documents and services, and Amica won this category with 97% of its customers giving it high marks. Erie and State Farm rounded out the top three, but Geico, Auto-Owners, Allstate and Progressive all got scores of 90% or higher.

Company Ease of service
Amica 97%
Erie 96%
State Farm 93%

Best car insurance companies for policy offerings

Some companies offer more policy options – telematics, accident forgiveness, home/auto bundling, etc. – and Amica took the top spot with 93% of customers satisfied with the company’s offerings, followed by Nationwide and Erie both at 89%. Nationwide narrowly captured the No. 2 spot because its score was 89.3%, while Erie’s was 88.5%.

Company Policy offerings
Amica 93%
Nationwide 89%
Erie 89%

Most of the companies in our survey earned scores in the 80th or 90th percentile for consumer recommendations, but 96% of Nationwide customers said they would recommend it. More than 93% of Amica customers and 92% of Erie’s recommend their companies.

Company Customer recommendations
Nationwide 96%
Amica 93%
Erie 92%

Most trustworthy car insurance company

Amica topped the list for trustworthiness in the 2025 survey, followed by State Farm, Erie, Progressive and Allstate. Across the board, trustworthiness scores were in the 80th and 90th percentiles.

Company Trustworthiness
Amica 97%
State Farm 93%
Erie 92%

Best auto insurance provider for insurance policy renewals

Travelers took the top spot for policy renewals, with 97% of survey respondents saying they plan to renew their policies, followed by Amica, Auto-Owners, Liberty Mutual and Geico. Most companies had scores in the 90th percentile for renewals, and Travelers edged out Amica due to a 0.3% difference.

Company Plan to renew
Travelers 97%
Amica 97%
Auto-Owners 95%


How much does car insurance cost in each state?

Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont have the cheapest full coverage car insurance rates in the nation. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Louisiana, Florida and California residents pay the most for car insurance.

See full coverage rates for every state in the table below.

State Average annual premium Average monthly premium
Alabama $1,860 $155
Alaska $1,676 $140
Arizona $1,812 $151
Arkansas $1,957 $163
California $2,416 $201
Colorado $2,337 $195
Connecticut $1,725 $144
Delaware $2,063 $172
Florida $2,694 $224
Georgia $1,970 $164
Hawaii $1,517 $126
Idaho $1,428 $119
Illinois $1,532 $128
Indiana $1,515 $126
Iowa $1,630 $136
Kansas $1,900 $158
Kentucky $2,228 $186
Louisiana $2,883 $240
Maine $1,175 $98
Maryland $1,746 $145
Massachusetts $1,726 $144
Michigan $2,352 $196
Minnesota $1,911 $159
Mississippi $2,008 $167
Missouri $1,982 $165
Montana $2,193 $183
Nebraska $1,902 $159
Nevada $2,060 $172
New Hampshire $1,265 $105
New Jersey $1,902 $159
New Mexico $2,049 $171
New York $1,870 $156
North Carolina $1,741 $145
North Dakota $1,665 $139
Ohio $1,417 $118
Oklahoma $2,138 $178
Oregon $1,678 $140
Pennsylvania $1,872 $156
Rhode Island $2,061 $172
South Carolina $2,009 $167
South Dakota $2,280 $190
Tennessee $1,677 $140
Texas $2,043 $170
Utah $1,825 $152
Vermont $1,319 $110
Virginia $1,469 $122
Washington $1,608 $134
Washington, D.C. $2,157 $180
West Virginia $2,005 $167
Wisconsin $1,664 $139
Wyoming $1,758 $146


How to find an insurance company that’s right for you

When shopping for car insurance, consider your top priorities and coverage needs and get at least three quotes from the top-rated car insurance companies.

“Prices vary greatly from one insurer to another, so it really pays to shop around. Get at least three price quotes from a mix of national and regional carriers,” Friedlander says. “You can obtain quotes through independent and exclusive agents, company websites and online comparison sites.”

Here are some things to keep in mind when shopping for car insurance:

  • Determine your needs: This will help you narrow down the carriers you should consider and the different coverages you may need to carry.
  • Find local insurers: When shopping around, consider both national insurers (ones that operate in all states) and regional insurance companies that write policies in your state. Look for insurers that offer the coverages and services you would use.
  • Gather quotes: Be sure to compare apples to apples regarding coverage levels and deductibles. Get at least three different quotes.
  • Figure out your non-negotiables: If you prefer to work with an agent, you’ll need to keep that in mind. The same goes if you prefer to make changes using an app; some companies are better than others for digital experience and customer service.

Friedlander says that not every company is licensed to operate in each state: “As a general rule, you should buy from an insurer licensed in your state, because then you can rely on your state insurance department to help if there’s a problem. To find out which companies are licensed in your state, contact your state’s insurance department.”

Our recommendation

When it comes to the best car insurance companies, the best company for you is the one that offers the level of service you need at a price you can afford.

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What our expert says

Q. What’s the best way to shop for car insurance?

expert-image Dr. James Brau
Dr. James BrauJoel C. Peterson Professor of Finance Brigham Young University
“Even if you have had the same provider for years or decades – it may pay to hop online and do research to see if you are still receiving the best protection for your policy premiums.”
expert-image Mark Friedlander
Mark FriedlanderDirector of corporate communications for the Insurance Information Institute.
"Prices vary greatly from one insurer to another, so it really pays to shop around. Get at least three price quotes from a mix of national and regional carriers. You can obtain quotes through independent and exclusive agents, company websites and online comparison sites.”

Methodology

In the fall of 2024, Insure.com surveyed more than 1,750 insurance consumers (1,199 people with auto insurance). Online market research company Slice MR conducted the survey. Respondents were asked to name their auto insurer and then grade it in the following categories:

  • Customer satisfaction
  • Ease of service
  • Policy offerings
  • Claims satisfaction
  • Digital experience (website/app)
  • Discounts offered
  • Fair rate increases over time
  • Insurance for young drivers/teenagers
  • Insurance for college students
  • Insurance for senior drivers
  • Insurance for drivers with tickets or accidents
  • Auto and home bundling

The percentage of respondents who said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their insurer is presented in the results.

We then asked respondents to provide a yes or no response to indicate their agreement with the following statements:

  • I plan to renew with my current auto insurance company
  • I would recommend my auto insurance company to others
  • I trust my auto insurance company

The percentage of respondents who said yes is presented in the results.The editors compiled the survey results and then selected – based on the number of survey responses – the top companies for further evaluation.

They then collected AM Best data, which measure financial strength, and National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ complaint data, which ranks a company by the number of customer complaints it receives. The Insure.com team identified the NAIC codes of each underwriting company for each carrier and calculated a weighted average complaint index, weighted by the annual written premium. The associated NAIC complaint index score was used in the calculations.

They also collected insurance rate data from Quadrant Information Services. With the help of Prof. David Marlett, Ph.D., Managing Director of the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center at Appalachian State University, the editors created a rating system to determine which insurance companies were best in each sector. For auto insurers, we took the following and gave each a weight.

  • Survey: 40% of the total score (10% customer satisfaction, 10% recommended, 10% renewal rate and 10% claims handling)
  • AM Best: 25% of total score
  • Annual premium: 20% of total score
  • NAIC: 15% of total score

Each insurer was awarded between half a star and 5 stars. No company in the ranking received less than half a star in any category, and 5 stars was the most any insurer could receive.

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