Who are the Best Car Insurance Companies For 2021?

I'll tell you who some of my favorites are in this article (and why) but let's start with a quick cheat sheet.

Car insurance is like a lot of things, the quality and price vary. 

The key to getting the most bang for your insurance buck in the least amount of time is knowing the car insurance market.

Auto insurance companies usually have a niche of the consumer market where they feel comfy.

• Some like families who live in the suburbs 
• Some like single people who live in a city
• Some like high net worth individuals

Others are popular because they will take anyone, regardless of their driving record or claim history.

This isn’t just true of car insurance, it tends to be the way insurance companies are for all types of insurance.

Insurance companies use big data.  

If they have a good data set on a particular type of policyholder, they can use that data over and over to make decisions.

So… you probably want to know which companies like you.  

Because I’m a pleaser, I’ll make it as easy as possible…

Either way, we can help! -- Click here for a free car insurance quote! Or use our "best rates by state" quoter below.

2021 Car Insurance Company Reviews

We review the top auto insurance companies on an on-going basis to insure up to date and accurate information. Below is a list of car insurers that we have spent countless hours reviewing. 

BEST CAR INSURANCE COMPANIES FOR FAMILIES

If you are a mom or dad?  

Have a couple kids that you shuttle to soccer and dance class in a minivan or SUV all weekend? 

You, my friend, have what we call in the insurance business “options”.  

You are the classic middle class family and insurance companies are loving you.

Why are you so popular?

They like you because married people with kids tend to be really careful.  (read: no claims).

You also tend to have a stable source of income to pay the premium bill every month.  

Very few claims and you pay the bill?  That makes you the dream client!

All State, State Farm, Mercury, Farmers, Car Owners, Erie, Travelers, Nationwide, basically all the big names in the insurance biz like the classic middle class family.    

Of course this all changes as soon as your son or daughter turns 16 and gets their license.  

When that happens, your rates go sky high.  

Want to know how to get the best rates as a family with teen drivers?  

But I digress…  The reason you came here is to find out which car insurance companies like you.

OVER 55?  WE HAVE JUST THE THING..

Members of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) can find a great discount with The Hartford.  

You have to be a member of AARP before you get on board with The Hartford, but the discount is pretty significant.

YOUNG ADULTS:  UNDER 30?  IT AIN’T NO THING BUT A CHICKEN WING!...

If you are a single person on a  budget, you can consider GEICO or E-surance.

GEICO and E-surance are mostly website driven companies, but they will also have an 800 number you can call if you need a live person.  

These are folks in a national call center, so every time you call, you are going to have to recap your last conversation that you had with the previous person.

This can get frustrating when things are just not getting fixed.

But hey, you get low rates and sometimes that comes at a bit of a cost on the customer service end of the deal.

Both GEICO and E-surance are owned by huge insurance companies, so they are going to have money to pay the claim when needed.

Since most young, single folks are comfortable with working online, these options are a great way to stretch your insurance buying power.

Dodo Tip:  make sure you carry adequate liability insurance limits.  

Just because your insurance doesn’t pay the claim, doesn’t mean you won’t be stuck paying a settlement for years after an at fault accident.

The Dodo says you should carry at minimum $100,000 per person liability, $300,000 per accident, and $100,000 in property damage coverage.

BEST CAR INSURANCE COMPANIES FOR A POOR DRIVING RECORD OR CLAIMS

If you are looking for coverage and have an accident and maybe a couple of tickets on your record, you may need to start looking at companies like Progressive, who will take anyone, regardless of your record.  

Progressive is available by calling directly or via a local independent agent.  

They only look at the last three years of your driving record too. 

So if you had a streak of bad luck four or five years ago, they may be your best option.  

Some insurance companies can look as far back as 10 years for things like a DUI or reckless driving tickets.

FOR YOU WHO VALUE SERVICE OVER PRICE

Another category of insurance buyer is the one who values time more than paying the lowest price.  

For this shopper, prompt claims handling and individualized service matter most.  

Many people who fall into this category have done well for themselves in life and are beginning to enjoy some of the fruit of their labor.

There are several insurance companies who cater to clientele who want concierge claims service and are willing to pay for it.  

Nationwide Private Client and Encompass Insurance Company are built with a higher level of service in mind.  

These companies will typically ask to not only handle your car insurance, but your home and umbrella policy as well.

Companies such as Chubb, AIG, or PURE all cater to individuals and families who will pay for a higher level of coverage and service.  

They also require policy holders to have their auto and homeowners insurance bundled together.  

In the end, the best auto insurance companies are the ones who pay on your claim.