Best Car Insurance in Delaware for 2024
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After thoroughly evaluating 18 insurance companies in Delaware, NerdWallet’s editorial team has put together a list of the best car insurance companies. We based our ratings on important factors like coverage and discount options, affordability, customer satisfaction and financial strength ratings.
Here are the best car insurance companies in Delaware:
Travelers: Best insurance company overall.
Travelers: Best for affordability.
Travelers: Best for having few customer complaints.
State Farm: Best for ease of use.
The best car insurance companies in Delaware
Here’s our list of the best auto insurance companies in the state for different categories, plus what makes them the best.
Travelers
Discounts
Ease of use
NAIC complaints
Travelers
Discounts
Ease of use
NAIC complaints
Why it's the best:
Travelers earned the highest overall NerdWallet star rating out of the 18 car insurance companies we analyzed in Delaware. Its wide range of discounts and coverage options, along with the low record of complaints from its customers to regulators, make it a strong contender for drivers shopping for car insurance in Delaware.
One of the largest insurers in the country, Travelers has an expansive network of agents and a large variety of insurance products to choose from. This insurer stands out for its accident forgiveness plans and above and beyond coverage options including gap insurance and premier new car replacement.
Read our Travelers auto insurance review to see why this insurer came out on top.
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Travelers
Discounts
Ease of use
NAIC complaints
Travelers
Discounts
Ease of use
NAIC complaints
Full coverage cost per year, on average
$1,161
Full coverage cost per month, on average
$97
Minimum coverage cost per month, on average
$37
Why it's the best:
Delaware drivers looking for a top-rated insurer that’s also good for their wallet are in luck. Travelers, NerdWallet’s pick for the overall best auto insurer in Delaware, is also the most affordable among insurers with NerdWallet star ratings of 4.5 and above.
Our September 2024 analysis showed that the average rate for full coverage insurance from Travelers is $1,161 per year or $97 per month for Delaware drivers. However, these are median rates and your rate may be different. Travelers also offers a wide variety of discounts, which may help you cut your premium down even further.
Read our Travelers auto insurance review to learn more.
We don’t have data for every single company that offers coverage in Delaware, so Travelers may not actually be the best Delaware car insurance provider for you. Compare car insurance rates from several companies to find the company cheapest for you.
Check out NerdWallet’s analysis of cheap car insurance in Delaware for a detailed breakdown of the most affordable insurers in your state.
Travelers
Discounts
Ease of use
NAIC complaints
Travelers
Discounts
Ease of use
NAIC complaints
Why it's the best:
Travelers is also the best car insurance company for Delaware drivers when it comes to customer satisfaction, based on the low number of complaints to state regulators compared to companies of similar size. This is based on a comparison across auto insurers in Delaware with a 4.5 NerdWallet star rating or above. Travelers’ high level of customer satisfaction is part of the reason why it also ranks as the best overall car insurance company in Delaware.
You can learn more in our Travelers auto insurance review.
State Farm
Discounts
Ease of use
NAIC complaints
State Farm
Discounts
Ease of use
NAIC complaints
Why it's the best:
State Farm is the best car insurance company in Delaware for ease of use. State Farm customers can manage their policy and submit claims online, and the mobile app has excellent user ratings for both iOS and Android devices. While offering robust online tools and services, State Farm also pairs all its customers with a dedicated agent for more personalized attention.
You can learn about more features in our State Farm auto insurance review.
Full list of the top auto insurance companies in Delaware
Out of all 18 car insurers NerdWallet analyzed, here is the full list of the companies that provide the best car insurance in Delaware. Only companies with a NerdWallet star rating of 4.5 or higher were considered.
Company | Star rating |
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USAA* | |
*USAA is available only to active-duty military members, veterans and their families. |
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How to get the best car insurance in Delaware
Still not sure which company to go with? Try these tips:
Assess your needs. Evaluate your own needs and preferences before deciding on a car insurance company, since everyone’s needs are different. For example, one person might prioritize a company with strong customer service and a low-mileage discount, while another may prize affordability and a well-polished mobile app.
Do your research. While the companies on this page represent solid choices, you may want to explore other options. Whichever insurer you go with, make sure they’re financially stable, have few customer complaints and offer the coverage you need at a competitive price. You can also check out our full list of auto insurance reviews.
Consider small insurance companies. Small, regional insurers may provide a better price and customer service than the big companies you see advertised on TV. You might have to recruit the help of a local independent car insurance agent to find them.
Shop around once a year. Make a practice of shopping for car insurance quotes about once a year — especially if price is important to you. Insurers adjust car insurance rates regularly, so a company that gave you the best rate last year might no longer be a bargain this year. Be sure to get quotes from at least three insurers, and for the most accurate comparison, use the same or similar coverage options and deductibles while shopping around.
How we found the best car insurance in Delaware
NerdWallet’s editorial team considered pricing, discounts, complaint data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and more to determine the best car insurance companies in Delaware. Our “ease of use” category includes factors such as website transparency and how simple it is to file a claim. As we continue to evaluate more insurance providers and receive fresh market data, our list of best car insurance companies is likely to change over time. In our list of the best insurers in the state, we only include insurance companies that have achieved a minimum NerdWallet star rating of 4.5.
Why you can trust NerdWallet
Our writers and editors follow strict editorial guidelines to ensure fairness and accuracy in our coverage so you can choose the insurance company that works best for you. Our ratings are specific to auto insurance; a company's rating for other products may be different on our site. See our criteria for evaluating auto insurance companies.
Auto insurance ratings methodology
NerdWallet’s auto insurance ratings reward companies for customer-first features and practices. Ratings are based on weighted averages of scores in several categories, including financial strength, consumer complaints and discounts. Our “ease of use” category looks at factors such as website transparency and how easy it is to file a claim. Using our editorial discretion, we also consider customer satisfaction surveys. These ratings are a guide, but we encourage you to shop around and compare several insurance quotes to find the best rate for you. NerdWallet does not receive compensation for any reviews. Read our editorial guidelines and full ratings methodology for auto insurance.
Here’s how we evaluated each car insurance company and the weights we placed on each category:
Financial strength (30%).
Consumer complaints (30%).
Ease of use (20%).
Affordability (20%).
The best auto insurers excel at all of these categories. They provide the information people need to make a purchase without any surprises along the way. They offer insurance at a fair price and provide more than one way to buy and manage a policy. They're financially strong and able to keep their customers happy throughout the relationship.
Insurer complaints methodology
NerdWallet examined complaints received by state insurance regulators and reported to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in 2021-2023. To assess how insurers compare to one another, the NAIC calculates a complaint index each year for each subsidiary, measuring its share of total complaints relative to its size, or share of total premiums in the industry. To evaluate a company’s complaint history, NerdWallet calculated a similar index for each insurer, weighted by market shares of each subsidiary, over the three-year period. NerdWallet conducts its data analysis and reaches conclusions independently and without the endorsement of the NAIC. Ratios are determined separately for auto, home (including renters and condo) and life insurance.
Average rates methodology
NerdWallet averaged rates based on public filings obtained by pricing analytics company Quadrant Information Services. We examined rates for men and women for all ZIP codes in any of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. Although it’s one of the largest insurers in the country, Liberty Mutual is not included in our rates analysis due to a lack of publicly available information.
In our analysis, “good drivers” had no moving violations on record; a “good driving” discount was included for this profile. Our “good” credit rates are based on credit score approximations and do not account for proprietary scoring criteria used by insurance providers.
These are median rates, and your rate will vary based on your personal details, state and insurance provider.
Sample drivers had the following coverage limits:
$100,000 bodily injury liability coverage per person.
$300,000 bodily injury liability coverage per crash.
$50,000 property damage liability coverage per crash.
$100,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage per person.
$300,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage per crash.
Collision coverage with $1,000 deductible.
Comprehensive coverage with $1,000 deductible.
In states where required, minimum additional coverages were added. We used the same assumptions for all other driver profiles, with the following exceptions:
For drivers with minimum coverage, we adjusted the numbers above to reflect only the minimum coverage required by law in the state.
For drivers with one at-fault crash, we added a single at-fault crash costing $10,000 in property damage.
For drivers with a DUI, we added a single drunken-driving violation.
For drivers with a ticket, we added a single speeding violation for driving 16 mph over the speed limit.
We used a 2022 Toyota Camry LE in all cases and assumed 12,000 annual miles driven. We analyzed rates for 35-year-old drivers.
These are rates generated through Quadrant Information Services. Your own rates will be different.
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