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Senior drivers — those 65 years old and older — tend to pay more for car insurance as they age. Risk considerations, such as the increased incidence of accidents and concurrent injuries, are often factored into car insurance rates for seniors. 

Older drivers can find affordable car insurance rates with a little research. Shopping around and comparing policies is one of the best ways to secure a great deal. If you’re a military member or veteran, USAA stands out as the top choice for auto insurance. For non-military members, the following companies are among the best for offering low-cost car insurance to seniors:

CompanyAverage annual premium for 65-year-old driversAverage annual premium for 70-year-old driversAverage annual premium for 75-year-old drivers
Travelers$1,925$2,046$2,261
GEICO$2,009$2,189$2,392
Nationwide$2,182$2,287$2,431
Progressive$2,219$2,383$2,623
State Farm$2,587$2,689$2,883
Farmers$2,754$2,977$3,199
Allstate$3,002$3,093$3,363
USAA*$1,462$1,559$1,734
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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The average annual cost of car insurance for a 70-year-old driver is $2,410, but shopping around can make a big difference. For instance, Travelers averages $2,046 per year and Nationwide $2,189, while Allstate’s rates are considerably higher at $3,093.

Our take on car insurance for seniors

Car insurance for seniors can be quite expensive. This is due to specific risk factors that can be attributed to age, driving capabilities and ability to react quickly on the road. Senior drivers must consider their options thoroughly before purchasing a policy. 

Lauren McKenzie, an insurance broker with A Plus Insurance, says seniors should carefully assess their coverage needs and explore the policy options available from each insurer. She says there are variations between insurance providers concerning the scope of coverage offered, coverage limits, associated costs and more. 

“It’s essential for seniors to communicate their driving habits during the insurance shopping process. This enables insurers to accurately assess the appropriate mileage for each vehicle, potentially resulting in lower premiums for drivers who clock fewer miles,” Mckenzie says. “By contemplating these factors, senior drivers can secure insurance coverage that aligns precisely with their needs while enjoying peace of mind on the road.”

Key Takeaways

  • Car insurance costs for seniors typically rise with age. Between 65 and 75, rates increase by about 15%, or $346 a year.
  • Travelers offers the best deal on car insurance for drivers aged 65 at an average annual cost of $1,925.
  • Understanding what factors impact senior car insurance rates and available discounts can help older drivers save on their annual premiums.

Average car insurance rates for seniors

Full coverage car insurance for 65-year-old seniors costs an average of $2,274 annually. The same coverage for a 75-year-old driver would cost $346 more annually, at $2,620. 

Car insurance rates tend to increase for drivers over 65 as insurers factor in higher accident risk with age. The table below shows the average cost of insurance based on coverage options — state minimum, liability-only and full coverage (comprehensive and collision car insurance). 

Driver’s ageAverage annual premium for state minimum coverageAverage annual premium for liability only coverageAverage annual premium for full coverage 
65$597$775$2,274
70$647$831$2,410
75$719$917$2,620
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To find the best rate for your age group, it’s a good idea to shop around and ask about available car insurance discounts.

Even if you drive very little as you get older, you will still have to pay for enough insurance to meet minimum liability coverage requirements.

Christopher J. Robinette, Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School, explains that “the main purpose of minimum requirements is to protect other drivers on the road financially. The minimum amount needed to do so does not change with the age of the insurance purchaser.”

Best car insurance rates for seniors by age and state

As a senior, you might find lower car insurance rates depending on where you live. Factors like your state’s coverage requirements, population density, crime rates, and local driving and accident trends all play a role in what you pay.

In general, rates have increased due to inflation affecting the cost of parts and repairs and there tend to be more uninsured drivers on the road, leading to costly lawsuits. However, based on what state you live in, your rates could be cheaper because there is a lower assessed risk, or you may live in a smaller state with fewer residents. 

In the table below, learn how your state stacks up for full coverage car insurance for drivers aged 65.

StateAverage annual premium for 65-year-old drivers
Alaska$2,061
Alabama$1,878
Arkansas$2,369
Arizona$2,219
California$2,840
Colorado$2,935
Connecticut$2,498
Washington, D.C.$3,186
Delaware$2,720
Florida$3,506
Georgia$2,620
Hawaii$1,721
Iowa$1,902
Idaho$1,623
Illinois$1,669
Indiana$1,623
Kansas$2,127
Kentucky$2,694
Louisiana$3,867
Massachusetts$1,990
Maryland$2,126
Maine$1,589
Michigan$2,743
Minnesota$2,207
Missouri$2,101
Mississippi$2,165
Montana$2,270
North Carolina$2,552
North Dakota$1,781
Nebraska$2,155
New Hampshire$1,534
New Jersey$2,673
New Mexico$2,291
Nevada$3,159
New York$2,632
Ohio$1,548
Oklahoma$2,387
Oregon$1,729
Pennsylvania$2,121
Rhode Island$2,754
South Carolina$2,167
South Dakota$2,281
Tennessee$1,927
Texas$2,344
Utah$2,109
Virginia$1,719
Vermont$1,369
Washington$2,070
Wisconsin$1,804
West Virginia$2,253
Wyoming$1,920
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If you’re a senior driver looking to save on car insurance, consider taking a defensive driving course. Many insurers offer discounts for completing an approved course, especially if you’re over 55. It’s a quick way to brush up on skills, stay safer on the road, and cut down your premium without changing your coverage.

Cheapest car insurance for seniors

Travelers offers the cheapest car insurance for senior drivers aged 65, 70, and 75, with an annual average rate of $1,925, $2,046 and $2,261, respectively. 

The table below shows the most affordable car insurance companies for seniors by state. This information can serve as a starting point for your comparison shopping and quote requests.

State Company Annual premium
Alaska GEICO $1,446
Alaska Progressive $1,805
Alaska State Farm $2,482
Alaska Western National Insurance $2,869
Alaska Allstate $3,208
Alaska USAA $1,595
Alabama GEICO $1,608
Alabama Travelers $1,678
Alabama Country Financial $1,742
Alabama Nationwide $1,771
Alabama Progressive $1,975
Alabama Auto-Owners $2,432
Alabama Allstate $2,699
Alabama Farmers $2,779
Alabama USAA $1,616
Arkansas Travelers $1,619
Arkansas GEICO $1,697
Arkansas Shelter Insurance $1,962
Arkansas Nationwide $2,448
Arkansas Southern Farm Bureau $2,595
Arkansas Farmers $2,737
Arkansas Progressive $3,349
Arkansas Alfa Insurance $3,461
Arkansas Allstate $3,768
Arkansas USAA $1,513
Arizona GEICO $1,762
Arizona Travelers $1,768
Arizona Progressive $1,908
Arizona Auto-Owners $2,410
Arizona Nationwide $2,465
Arizona Farmers $2,773
Arizona State Farm $2,820
Arizona Allstate $3,114
Arizona CSAA Insurance (AAA) $5,207
Arizona USAA $1,951
California GEICO $2,050
California State Farm $2,541
California Mercury Insurance $2,824
California Auto Club Enterprises (AAA) $2,856
California CSAA Insurance (AAA) $2,886
California Progressive $2,963
California Farmers $3,345
California Kemper $3,507
California Allstate $3,563
California Travelers $3,579
California Nationwide $4,056
California USAA $2,089
Colorado GEICO $2,156
Colorado Progressive $2,461
Colorado Kemper $2,662
Colorado Auto-Owners $3,109
Colorado Farmers $3,358
Colorado Southern Farm Bureau $3,701
Colorado Allstate $3,736
Colorado Acuity Insurance $4,010
Colorado State Farm $4,069
Colorado USAA $2,188
Connecticut Kemper $1,836
Connecticut GEICO $1,931
Connecticut Nationwide $2,689
Connecticut Progressive $3,228
Connecticut Amica $3,270
Connecticut Allstate $3,280
Connecticut State Farm $3,354
Connecticut Farmers $3,364
Connecticut The Hanover $6,499
Connecticut USAA $1,699
Washington, D.C. GEICO $2,071
Washington, D.C. Nationwide $2,864
Washington, D.C. Chubb $3,348
Washington, D.C. State Farm $4,661
Washington, D.C. Allstate $4,759
Washington, D.C. Progressive $4,803
Washington, D.C. USAA $1,508
Delaware GEICO $1,756
Delaware Nationwide $1,833
Delaware Progressive $2,471
Delaware American Family $2,941
Delaware State Farm $3,073
Delaware Donegal Insurance $3,600
Delaware Allstate $4,702
Delaware Sentry Insurance $6,048
Delaware USAA $1,765
Florida UAIC $2,502
Florida Travelers $2,506
Florida State Farm $2,613
Florida GEICO $2,618
Florida Nationwide $3,401
Florida Mercury Insurance $3,847
Florida Allstate $4,507
Florida National General $4,987
Florida Farmers $5,210
Florida Progressive $6,018
Georgia Progressive $1,857
Georgia Country Financial $2,349
Georgia GEICO $2,403
Georgia Auto-Owners $2,510
Georgia Allstate $3,180
Georgia Central Insurance $3,187
Georgia Safeway Insurance $3,430
Georgia Mercury Insurance $3,533
Georgia State Farm $4,005
Georgia USAA $1,858
Hawaii GEICO $1,251
Hawaii Progressive $1,279
Hawaii Farmers $1,746
Hawaii Island Insurance $1,936
Hawaii State Farm $2,312
Hawaii Allstate $2,379
Hawaii USAA $1,141
Iowa Travelers $1,354
Iowa Progressive $1,467
Iowa GEICO $1,615
Iowa Auto-Owners $1,723
Iowa State Farm $1,814
Iowa IMT Insurance $1,893
Iowa West Bend Insurance Company $1,980
Iowa Allstate $2,904
Iowa Iowa Farm Bureau $2,928
Iowa Grinnell Mutual $3,064
Iowa USAA $1,257
Idaho State Farm $1,405
Idaho Farmers $1,595
Idaho Nationwide $1,639
Idaho Auto-Owners $1,646
Idaho GEICO $1,661
Idaho Idaho Farm Bureau $1,868
Idaho Travelers $2,021
Idaho Allstate $2,439
Idaho Sentry Insurance $2,646
Idaho USAA $793
Illinois GEICO $1,245
Illinois Travelers $1,475
Illinois Auto Club Group – ACG (AAA) $1,769
Illinois Country Financial $1,911
Illinois Progressive $1,923
Illinois Auto-Owners $1,933
Illinois Erie Insurance $2,161
Illinois Allstate $2,953
Illinois USAA $1,580
Indiana GEICO $1,060
Indiana Travelers $1,478
Indiana Progressive $1,539
Indiana Auto-Owners $1,873
Indiana Indiana Farmers Insurance $1,891
Indiana Farmers $2,000
Indiana Indiana Farm Bureau $2,457
Indiana Allstate $2,588
Indiana USAA $979
Kansas Travelers $1,599
Kansas Nationwide $1,846
Kansas Progressive $1,855
Kansas Shelter Insurance $2,149
Kansas Farmers $2,202
Kansas GEICO $2,333
Kansas State Farm $2,638
Kansas Allstate $3,424
Kansas Iowa Farm Bureau $3,581
Kansas USAA $1,285
Kentucky Travelers $1,758
Kentucky Shelter Insurance $2,374
Kentucky GEICO $2,489
Kentucky Auto-Owners $2,684
Kentucky Progressive $2,794
Kentucky Kentucky Farm Bureau $3,190
Kentucky State Farm $3,654
Kentucky Allstate $4,342
Kentucky Farmers $5,478
Kentucky USAA $1,667
Louisiana Southern Farm Bureau $2,449
Louisiana GEICO $3,147
Louisiana Progressive $3,423
Louisiana Safeway Insurance $3,854
Louisiana Farmers $4,036
Louisiana Louisiana Farm Bureau $4,722
Louisiana State Farm $4,756
Louisiana Auto Club Enterprises (AAA) $5,315
Louisiana Allstate $9,499
Louisiana USAA $2,772
Massachusetts GEICO $1,314
Massachusetts Plymouth Rock Assurance $1,799
Massachusetts Safety Insurance $1,931
Massachusetts Progressive $2,178
Massachusetts Arbella Insurance $2,251
Massachusetts Farmers $2,399
Massachusetts Allstate $2,544
Massachusetts Amica $2,555
Massachusetts Travelers $2,601
Massachusetts USAA $1,349
Maryland GEICO $1,735
Maryland Nationwide $1,779
Maryland Erie Insurance $2,001
Maryland Travelers $2,250
Maryland Progressive $2,284
Maryland State Farm $2,446
Maryland Penn National Insurance $2,977
Maryland Allstate $4,586
Maryland USAA $1,266
Maine Travelers $826
Maine Auto-Owners $1,027
Maine Progressive $1,123
Maine GEICO $1,356
Maine Allstate $1,855
Maine MMG Insurance $2,005
Maine State Farm $2,269
Maine Frankenmuth Insurance $2,317
Maine Farmers $2,383
Maine USAA $997
Michigan Travelers $2,298
Michigan Progressive $2,559
Michigan Auto-Owners $2,643
Michigan Auto Club Group – ACG (AAA) $2,648
Michigan GEICO $2,841
Michigan Pioneer State Mutual $3,442
Michigan Michigan Farm Bureau $3,635
Michigan Frankenmuth Insurance $4,037
Michigan State Farm $4,202
Michigan USAA $1,875
Minnesota Travelers $1,636
Minnesota Auto-Owners $1,724
Minnesota Auto Club Group – ACG (AAA) $1,945
Minnesota State Farm $2,179
Minnesota Nationwide $2,260
Minnesota North Star Mutual $2,802
Minnesota Allstate $2,948
Minnesota GEICO $3,393
Minnesota Western National Insurance $4,805
Minnesota USAA $1,694
Missouri Travelers $1,591
Missouri GEICO $1,854
Missouri Shelter Insurance $1,999
Missouri Missouri Farm Bureau $2,559
Missouri Nationwide $2,643
Missouri Auto Club Enterprises (AAA) $2,859
Missouri Progressive $3,321
Missouri USAA $1,250
Mississippi Travelers $1,831
Mississippi Shelter Insurance $2,194
Mississippi Progressive $2,252
Mississippi Nationwide $2,352
Mississippi Southern Farm Bureau $2,484
Mississippi GEICO $2,868
Mississippi Allstate $3,013
Mississippi Safeway Insurance $3,845
Mississippi USAA $1,455
Montana State Farm $1,799
Montana Nationwide $1,937
Montana Kemper $2,311
Montana Progressive $2,684
Montana Farmers $2,902
Montana Allstate $3,258
Montana GEICO $3,383
Montana USAA $1,288
North Carolina Erie Insurance $1,257
North Carolina Progressive $1,480
North Carolina State Farm $1,835
North Carolina Nationwide $2,314
North Carolina Farmers $2,479
North Carolina North Carolina Farm Bureau $2,763
North Carolina Penn National Insurance $2,797
North Carolina GEICO $3,843
North Carolina Utica National Insurance Group $3,986
North Carolina Allstate $4,060
North Dakota Nationwide $1,118
North Dakota American Family $1,121
North Dakota Progressive $1,574
North Dakota GEICO $1,853
North Dakota Auto-Owners $2,255
North Dakota Nodak Insurance $2,257
North Dakota North Star Mutual $2,282
North Dakota State Farm $2,464
North Dakota Allstate $2,785
North Dakota USAA $1,020
Nebraska Farmers Mutual of Nebraska $1,398
Nebraska Auto-Owners $1,639
Nebraska Progressive $1,883
Nebraska Shelter Insurance $2,180
Nebraska Allstate $2,561
Nebraska GEICO $3,218
Nebraska Iowa Farm Bureau $3,950
Nebraska USAA $1,679
New Hampshire The Hanover $1,047
New Hampshire GEICO $1,261
New Hampshire Auto-Owners $1,452
New Hampshire Nationwide $1,456
New Hampshire Progressive $1,700
New Hampshire MMG Insurance $1,826
New Hampshire Allstate $2,113
New Hampshire State Farm $2,214
New Hampshire Farmers $2,724
New Hampshire USAA $1,131
New Jersey Selective Insurance $1,939
New Jersey NJM $1,956
New Jersey Plymouth Rock Assurance $2,618
New Jersey Travelers $2,678
New Jersey Farmers $3,042
New Jersey GEICO $3,080
New Jersey Progressive $3,083
New Jersey Allstate $3,239
New Jersey State Farm $3,730
New Jersey The Hanover $5,302
New Mexico GEICO $1,501
New Mexico Progressive $1,875
New Mexico Central Insurance $2,187
New Mexico Nationwide $2,355
New Mexico State Farm $2,533
New Mexico Farmers $2,591
New Mexico Allstate $3,061
New Mexico Kemper $3,394
New Mexico Iowa Farm Bureau $3,418
New Mexico USAA $1,325
Nevada Travelers $2,344
Nevada GEICO $2,749
Nevada American Family $2,931
Nevada Mercury Insurance $3,262
Nevada Progressive $3,614
Nevada State Farm $3,852
Nevada Farmers $3,925
Nevada Allstate $4,423
Nevada CSAA Insurance (AAA) $6,666
Nevada USAA $2,060
New York Progressive $1,311
New York NYCM Insurance $2,315
New York Erie Insurance $2,455
New York GEICO $2,498
New York State Farm $2,801
New York Allstate $3,175
New York Chubb $3,826
New York The Hanover $3,831
New York Travelers $4,130
New York USAA $2,061
Ohio Grange Insurance $1,370
Ohio Progressive $1,571
Ohio GEICO $1,621
Ohio Erie Insurance $1,621
Ohio Auto-Owners $1,686
Ohio Westfield Insurance $1,851
Ohio Allstate $1,882
Ohio Farmers $1,910
Ohio Cincinnati Insurance $2,044
Ohio Travelers $2,413
Ohio USAA $1,052
Oklahoma Progressive $1,749
Oklahoma GEICO $2,083
Oklahoma Shelter Insurance $2,320
Oklahoma Mercury Insurance $2,580
Oklahoma Farmers $2,700
Oklahoma State Farm $2,753
Oklahoma AFR Insurance $2,805
Oklahoma Oklahoma Farm Bureau $3,356
Oklahoma Allstate $3,463
Oklahoma USAA $1,577
Oregon Oregon Mutual Insurance $1,495
Oregon GEICO $1,605
Oregon Nationwide $1,675
Oregon Travelers $1,683
Oregon Country Financial $1,740
Oregon State Farm $2,329
Oregon Farmers $2,443
Oregon Progressive $3,426
Oregon USAA $1,565
Pennsylvania Travelers $1,336
Pennsylvania Nationwide $1,669
Pennsylvania Erie Insurance $1,849
Pennsylvania Westfield Insurance $2,429
Pennsylvania Allstate $2,590
Pennsylvania State Farm $2,658
Pennsylvania GEICO $2,862
Pennsylvania Donegal Insurance $2,945
Pennsylvania Progressive $3,316
Pennsylvania USAA $1,937
Rhode Island State Farm $2,188
Rhode Island Progressive $2,222
Rhode Island Travelers $2,458
Rhode Island Nationwide $2,740
Rhode Island GEICO $3,208
Rhode Island American Family $3,278
Rhode Island Allstate $3,284
Rhode Island Amica $3,642
Rhode Island Farmers $3,838
Rhode Island USAA $1,475
South Carolina Auto-Owners $1,875
South Carolina Nationwide $1,986
South Carolina Southern Farm Bureau $2,085
South Carolina Progressive $2,144
South Carolina Travelers $2,378
South Carolina GEICO $2,685
South Carolina State Farm $3,015
South Carolina Allstate $3,019
South Carolina Sentry Insurance $4,622
South Carolina USAA $1,710
South Dakota Farmers Mutual of Nebraska $1,257
South Dakota Progressive $1,578
South Dakota Nationwide $2,108
South Dakota Allstate $2,256
South Dakota Farmers $2,409
South Dakota State Farm $2,436
South Dakota Auto-Owners $2,495
South Dakota North Star Mutual $2,881
South Dakota GEICO $3,110
South Dakota Iowa Farm Bureau $3,521
South Dakota USAA $1,866
Tennessee GEICO $1,639
Tennessee Travelers $1,659
Tennessee Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee $1,772
Tennessee Farmers $1,968
Tennessee Erie Insurance $2,078
Tennessee Nationwide $2,325
Tennessee Progressive $2,341
Tennessee State Farm $2,937
Tennessee Allstate $3,315
Tennessee USAA $1,263
Texas Texas Farm Bureau $1,100
Texas Redpoint Insurance $1,890
Texas State Farm $2,137
Texas Auto Club Enterprises (AAA) $2,369
Texas Progressive $2,511
Texas GEICO $2,544
Texas Allstate $4,127
Texas Farmers $4,354
Texas USAA $1,707
Utah Nationwide $1,149
Utah GEICO $1,470
Utah Auto-Owners $2,106
Utah Progressive $2,401
Utah Farmers $2,597
Utah United Insurance Co $2,798
Utah Allstate $2,987
Utah Iowa Farm Bureau $3,213
Utah State Farm $4,678
Utah USAA $1,449
Virginia Travelers $1,214
Virginia Virginia Farm Bureau $1,315
Virginia GEICO $1,495
Virginia Erie Insurance $1,810
Virginia Auto-Owners $1,994
Virginia Progressive $2,240
Virginia State Farm $2,416
Virginia Allstate $2,528
Virginia Farmers $4,550
Virginia USAA $1,243
Vermont Progressive $914
Vermont Co-operative Insurance Companies $1,351
Vermont State Farm $1,359
Vermont Nationwide $1,521
Vermont Auto-Owners $1,584
Vermont GEICO $1,638
Vermont Allstate $1,814
Vermont Vermont Mutual $2,021
Vermont Farmers $2,807
Vermont USAA $1,043
Washington GEICO $1,921
Washington American Family $2,021
Washington Nationwide $2,152
Washington Travelers $2,158
Washington Farmers $2,348
Washington State Farm $2,459
Washington Progressive $2,499
Washington Allstate $2,579
Washington PEMCO $3,106
Washington USAA $1,186
Wisconsin Travelers $1,221
Wisconsin GEICO $1,439
Wisconsin Nationwide $1,622
Wisconsin West Bend Insurance Company $1,787
Wisconsin Erie Insurance $2,039
Wisconsin Acuity Insurance $2,307
Wisconsin Farmers $2,341
Wisconsin Allstate $2,853
Wisconsin Progressive $3,237
Wisconsin USAA $1,177
West Virginia GEICO $1,877
West Virginia Erie Insurance $2,137
West Virginia Farmers $2,482
West Virginia Westfield Insurance $2,510
West Virginia State Farm $2,647
West Virginia Progressive $2,754
West Virginia Allstate $3,796
West Virginia USAA $1,566
Wyoming American National $879
Wyoming State Farm $1,478
Wyoming Farmers $1,704
Wyoming Allstate $3,126
Wyoming GEICO $3,926
Wyoming USAA $1,414

You can find savings by comparing car insurance quotes and discussing the benefits of being a car insurance company’s customer. This includes reviewing their financial and professional standing and what discounts and rate reductions they offer seniors. 

“When senior drivers embark on the search for car insurance, there are several crucial considerations to keep in mind. Foremost among these is the selection of an insurance company boasting a stellar reputation, particularly in terms of financial stability,” Mckenzie says.  “This ensures that policyholders will receive adequate coverage in the event of a claim. Additionally, prioritizing a company renowned for its exemplary customer service is important, as it ensures policyholders receive prompt assistance with inquiries, policy adjustments or claims processing.”

Why is auto insurance higher for seniors?

Insurance rates tend to be higher for senior drivers, especially those over 65, because insurers often view older drivers as a greater risk on the road.

Age-related factors such as diminished vision, slower reaction times, and potential health issues can increase the likelihood of accidents. 

Additionally, when accidents occur, seniors are more susceptible to severe injuries, leading to higher medical costs and, consequently, higher insurance claims.

Car insurance premiums are usually highest for teen drivers, but drop significantly after age 25. However, as drivers get older, rates can begin to climb again. Our data shows that premiums typically start rising after age 65. For instance, while a 45-year-old pays an average of $2,463 for a full coverage policy, a 75-year-old pays an average of $2,620 for the same policy.

AgeAverage annual premiumSemi-annual premiumAverage monthly premium
45$2,463$1,231$205
50$2,358$1,179$196
55$2,277$1,139$190
60$2,250$1,125$187
65$2,274$1,137$189
70$2,410$1,205$201
75$2,620$1,310$218
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Average cost of car insurance for 65-years-old drivers

Drivers at 65 pay the lowest premiums before rates climb with age. Travelers offers the cheapest full coverage at $1,925 a year, while USAA drops to $1,462 for military families. GEICO leads for state-minimum coverage at $447 annually, and Allstate is the most expensive at $3,002. 

Check the chart below for more insurer comparisons.

CompanyAverage annual premium for state minimum coverageAverage annual premium for liability only coverageAverage annual premium for full coverage 
Allstate$890 $1,116 $3,002 
Farmers$750 $1,122 $2,754 
GEICO$447 $630 $2,009 
Nationwide$758 $908 $2,182 
Progressive$571 $764 $2,219 
State Farm$708 $904 $2,587 
Travelers$682 $813 $1,925 
USAA*$369 $472 $1,462 
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Average cost of car insurance for 70-years-old drivers

At age 70, car insurance costs start climbing due to increased accident risk. GEICO offers the cheapest state-minimum coverage at $508, Travelers leads for full coverage at $2,046, and USAA has the lowest rates for military families at $412. Allstate is the most expensive at $3,093 for full coverage. 

Compare more insurers in the chart below.

CompanyAverage annual premium for state minimum coverageAverage annual premium for liability only coverageAverage annual premium for full coverage 
Allstate$917$1,147$3,093
Farmers$838$1,219$2,977
GEICO$508$695$2,189
Nationwide$820$976$2,287
Progressive$621$825$2,383
State Farm$742$943$2,689
Travelers$714$855$2,046
USAA*$412$520$1,559
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Average cost of car insurance for 75-years-old drivers

At age 75, car insurance rates climb sharply due to higher risk tied to vision, hearing, and reaction time changes. GEICO has the cheapest state-minimum policy at $563, Travelers leads for full coverage at $2,261, and USAA drops even lower for military families at $469. Allstate is the most expensive, with full coverage averaging $3,363. 

Compare additional insurers in the chart below.

Top companies for 75-year-oldsAverage annual state minimum costAverage annual liability only costAverage annual full coverage cost
Allstate$1,024$1,270$3,363
Farmers$934$1,337$3,199
GEICO$563$755$2,392
Nationwide$904$1,059$2,431
Progressive$699$932$2,623
State Farm$818$1,031$2,883
Travelers$775$923$2,261
USAA*$469$586$1,734
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Cheapest car insurance for seniors with penalties

Finding cheap car insurance can be challenging for seniors who have driving penalties on their records, such as at-fault accidents, DUIs, or traffic tickets. However, some insurance companies offer affordable rates for senior drivers with tickets on their records.

It’s no secret that car insurance increases after an accident, a speeding ticket or a drop in your credit score. But by how much? It depends on the violation type. 

For instance, a DUI can drive up your car insurance by 107% — an increase of about $1,870. An at-fault accident may raise rates by 64%, while prior claims can push premiums up by around 18%.

Explore the following violations and how they impact car insurance rates below.

Cheapest companies for seniors with at-fault accidents

An at-fault accident can make your insurance rates go up. However, some insurers offer accident forgiveness programs. This means they won’t raise your rates after your first accident, especially if you’ve had a good driving record.  

Below is a list of insurers offering cheap rates for senior drivers with an at-fault accident.

State nameCompanyAverage premium
AlaskaState Farm$1,807
AlaskaGEICO$1,868
AlaskaAllstate$3,606
AlaskaProgressive$3,676
AlaskaUSAA*$1,769
AlabamaState Farm$1,961
AlabamaNationwide$1,992
AlabamaTravelers$2,026
AlabamaGEICO$2,458
AlabamaAuto-Owners$2,544
AlabamaAllstate$3,360
AlabamaProgressive$3,976
AlabamaFarmers$4,135
AlabamaUSAA*$2,327
ArkansasTravelers$2,003
ArkansasState Farm$2,119
ArkansasNationwide$2,314
ArkansasGEICO$2,567
ArkansasFarmers$3,340
ArkansasProgressive$3,611
ArkansasAllstate$3,919
ArkansasUSAA*$1,607
ArizonaGEICO$1,821
ArizonaAuto-Owners$2,085
ArizonaTravelers$2,152
ArizonaNationwide$2,195
ArizonaState Farm$2,364
ArizonaProgressive$3,077
ArizonaAllstate$3,324
ArizonaFarmers$3,612
ArizonaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$4,955
ArizonaUSAA*$2,472
CaliforniaMercury Insurance$3,290
CaliforniaProgressive$3,549
CaliforniaAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$3,572
CaliforniaState Farm$3,622
CaliforniaGEICO$3,727
CaliforniaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$3,824
CaliforniaTravelers$4,022
CaliforniaFarmers$4,662
CaliforniaNationwide$4,824
CaliforniaAllstate$5,564
CaliforniaUSAA*$2,926
ColoradoState Farm$1,976
ColoradoKemper$2,577
ColoradoGEICO$2,628
ColoradoAllstate$3,549
ColoradoAuto-Owners$3,629
ColoradoProgressive$4,277
ColoradoFarmers$5,400
ColoradoUSAA*$2,289
ConnecticutState Farm$1,716
ConnecticutGEICO$1,781
ConnecticutKemper$2,562
ConnecticutProgressive$2,695
ConnecticutNationwide$2,779
ConnecticutAmica$3,586
ConnecticutAllstate$3,697
ConnecticutFarmers$4,196
ConnecticutThe Hanover$6,506
ConnecticutUSAA*$1,004
Washington, D.C.Erie Insurance$2,080
Washington, D.C.Progressive$2,530
Washington, D.C.State Farm$2,597
Washington, D.C.GEICO$2,759
Washington, D.C.Chubb$3,819
Washington, D.C.Allstate$5,117
Washington, D.C.USAA*$1,908
DelawareTravelers$1,493
DelawareNationwide$2,147
DelawareState Farm$2,345
DelawareProgressive$2,790
DelawareGEICO$3,443
DelawareAmerican Family$3,596
DelawareAllstate$5,826
DelawareSentry Insurance$6,158
FloridaState Farm$2,258
FloridaGEICO$2,870
FloridaNationwide$2,886
FloridaTravelers$3,207
FloridaNational General$3,885
FloridaProgressive$4,102
FloridaFarmers$4,647
FloridaAllstate$5,910
FloridaMercury Insurance$6,374
GeorgiaAuto-Owners$2,245
GeorgiaCountry Financial$2,261
GeorgiaState Farm$2,489
GeorgiaGEICO$2,774
GeorgiaAllstate$3,016
GeorgiaProgressive$3,216
GeorgiaMercury Insurance$5,121
GeorgiaUSAA*$2,499
HawaiiGEICO$1,728
HawaiiProgressive$1,842
HawaiiState Farm$2,308
HawaiiIsland Insurance$2,362
HawaiiFarmers$2,429
HawaiiAllstate$2,871
HawaiiUSAA*$1,309
IowaState Farm$1,296
IowaTravelers$1,655
IowaAuto-Owners$1,722
IowaProgressive$2,037
IowaGEICO$2,646
IowaAllstate$2,809
IowaUSAA*$1,695
IdahoState Farm$1,190
IdahoAuto-Owners$1,294
IdahoTravelers$1,572
IdahoGEICO$2,009
IdahoNationwide$2,328
IdahoFarmers$2,594
IdahoAllstate$2,911
IdahoUSAA*$1,131
IllinoisAuto Club Group – ACG (AAA)$1,170
IllinoisAuto-Owners$1,661
IllinoisTravelers$1,662
IllinoisState Farm$1,695
IllinoisErie Insurance$1,895
IllinoisGEICO$2,103
IllinoisProgressive$2,245
IllinoisAllstate$4,831
IllinoisUSAA*$2,646
IndianaAuto-Owners$1,417
IndianaState Farm$1,767
IndianaTravelers$1,829
IndianaNationwide$1,914
IndianaGEICO$1,925
IndianaProgressive$2,884
IndianaAllstate$3,362
IndianaFarmers$3,363
IndianaUSAA*$1,211
KansasNationwide$1,844
KansasState Farm$1,915
KansasTravelers$1,998
KansasProgressive$2,787
KansasGEICO$3,019
KansasFarmers$3,343
KansasAllstate$4,388
KansasUSAA*$1,617
KentuckyKentucky Farm Bureau$2,456
KentuckyAuto-Owners$2,494
KentuckyTravelers$2,568
KentuckyState Farm$2,849
KentuckyGEICO$3,656
KentuckyProgressive$4,098
KentuckyAllstate$5,783
KentuckyFarmers$6,585
KentuckyUSAA*$2,934
LouisianaSouthern Farm Bureau$2,970
LouisianaSafeway Insurance$3,390
LouisianaState Farm$3,870
LouisianaFarmers$4,329
LouisianaAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$5,128
LouisianaProgressive$5,598
LouisianaGEICO$6,200
LouisianaUSAA*$3,292
MassachusettsState Farm$786
MassachusettsGEICO$1,340
MassachusettsArbella Insurance$1,472
MassachusettsSafety Insurance$2,227
MassachusettsTravelers$2,797
MassachusettsProgressive$2,877
MassachusettsFarmers$3,205
MassachusettsAllstate$3,397
MassachusettsUSAA*$1,658
MarylandGEICO$2,074
MarylandNationwide$2,359
MarylandErie Insurance$2,505
MarylandState Farm$2,631
MarylandTravelers$2,810
MarylandProgressive$3,059
MarylandKemper$3,839
MarylandAllstate$5,109
MarylandUSAA*$1,891
MaineAuto-Owners$1,013
MaineTravelers$1,163
MaineState Farm$1,423
MaineAllstate$1,515
MaineFrankenmuth Insurance$1,791
MaineProgressive$1,830
MaineGEICO$1,900
MaineFarmers$2,297
MaineUSAA*$1,256
MichiganAuto-Owners$2,240
MichiganProgressive$2,629
MichiganAuto Club Group – ACG (AAA)$3,303
MichiganGEICO$3,311
MichiganTravelers$3,603
MichiganState Farm$3,916
MichiganUSAA*$2,365
MinnesotaState Farm$1,548
MinnesotaNationwide$1,669
MinnesotaAuto-Owners$1,896
MinnesotaTravelers$2,168
MinnesotaAuto Club Group – ACG (AAA)$3,080
MinnesotaGEICO$3,889
MinnesotaAllstate$4,060
MinnesotaUSAA*$2,031
MissouriTravelers$1,916
MissouriNationwide$1,934
MissouriState Farm$2,130
MissouriProgressive$2,636
MissouriAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$3,189
MissouriAllstate$3,590
MissouriGEICO$5,871
MissouriUSAA*$1,515
MississippiState Farm$1,923
MississippiNationwide$2,059
MississippiTravelers$2,245
MississippiProgressive$3,304
MississippiAllstate$3,640
MississippiGEICO$3,728
MississippiShelter Insurance$4,401
MississippiUSAA*$1,993
MontanaState Farm$1,853
MontanaKemper$3,281
MontanaProgressive$3,524
MontanaGEICO$3,609
MontanaFarmers$3,931
MontanaAllstate$4,236
MontanaUSAA*$1,179
North CarolinaState Farm$1,661
North CarolinaErie Insurance$1,695
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Farm Bureau$1,709
North CarolinaNationwide$2,612
North CarolinaProgressive$2,917
North CarolinaFarmers$2,939
North CarolinaGEICO$3,357
North CarolinaAllstate$5,090
North DakotaNationwide$1,610
North DakotaState Farm$1,717
North DakotaAuto-Owners$1,861
North DakotaProgressive$2,076
North DakotaFarmers$2,717
North DakotaAllstate$3,043
North DakotaGEICO$5,902
North DakotaUSAA*$1,149
NebraskaAuto-Owners$1,638
NebraskaNationwide$1,800
NebraskaState Farm$2,359
NebraskaProgressive$2,987
NebraskaAllstate$3,195
NebraskaGEICO$4,996
NebraskaUSAA*$1,919
New HampshireThe Hanover$1,088
New HampshireAuto-Owners$1,136
New HampshireState Farm$1,164
New HampshireNationwide$1,782
New HampshireProgressive$2,147
New HampshireGEICO$2,284
New HampshireFarmers$2,948
New HampshireAllstate$3,250
New HampshireUSAA*$1,300
New JerseyNJM$1,256
New JerseyGEICO$2,168
New JerseyPlymouth Rock Assurance$2,642
New JerseyTravelers$2,914
New JerseyState Farm$3,414
New JerseyProgressive$4,402
New JerseyFarmers$4,789
New JerseyAllstate$5,100
New MexicoState Farm$1,754
New MexicoProgressive$2,247
New MexicoGEICO$2,453
New MexicoNationwide$2,760
New MexicoIowa Farm Bureau$3,376
New MexicoKemper$3,798
New MexicoFarmers$4,114
New MexicoAllstate$4,360
New MexicoUSAA*$1,684
NevadaState Farm$1,555
NevadaTravelers$2,898
NevadaGEICO$3,375
NevadaAllstate$3,518
NevadaFarmers$3,691
NevadaAmerican Family$3,763
NevadaProgressive$3,837
NevadaMercury Insurance$4,830
NevadaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$5,602
NevadaUSAA*$2,332
New YorkProgressive$1,677
New YorkState Farm$2,027
New YorkGEICO$2,419
New YorkErie Insurance$2,583
New YorkAllstate$2,723
New YorkTravelers$3,125
New YorkUSAA*$1,781
OhioErie Insurance$1,353
OhioAuto-Owners$1,508
OhioTravelers$1,998
OhioGEICO$2,760
OhioAllstate$2,811
OhioProgressive$2,951
OhioFarmers$3,225
OhioUSAA*$1,517
OklahomaProgressive$1,731
OklahomaState Farm$1,875
OklahomaShelter Insurance$2,385
OklahomaOklahoma Farm Bureau$3,063
OklahomaAllstate$3,606
OklahomaGEICO$3,693
OklahomaFarmers$4,077
OklahomaMercury Insurance$4,524
OklahomaUSAA*$2,288
OregonNationwide$1,592
OregonState Farm$1,730
OregonTravelers$1,912
OregonProgressive$3,008
OregonGEICO$3,281
OregonFarmers$3,872
OregonAllstate$4,847
OregonUSAA*$2,080
PennsylvaniaTravelers$1,128
PennsylvaniaNationwide$1,737
PennsylvaniaErie Insurance$1,866
PennsylvaniaState Farm$2,513
PennsylvaniaAllstate$3,241
PennsylvaniaGEICO$3,468
PennsylvaniaProgressive$3,470
PennsylvaniaUSAA*$2,709
Rhode IslandState Farm$1,730
Rhode IslandProgressive$2,087
Rhode IslandNationwide$2,774
Rhode IslandGEICO$2,813
Rhode IslandTravelers$3,154
Rhode IslandAmerican Family$3,660
Rhode IslandAmica$3,847
Rhode IslandFarmers$4,294
Rhode IslandAllstate$4,553
South CarolinaAuto-Owners$1,899
South CarolinaState Farm$2,294
South CarolinaTravelers$2,684
South CarolinaGEICO$2,850
South CarolinaProgressive$3,104
South CarolinaAllstate$4,073
South CarolinaUSAA*$2,236
South DakotaState Farm$1,937
South DakotaNationwide$2,166
South DakotaFarmers$2,533
South DakotaAllstate$2,849
South DakotaAuto-Owners$2,987
South DakotaProgressive$3,538
South DakotaGEICO$3,717
South DakotaUSAA*$2,465
TennesseeState Farm$1,778
TennesseeErie Insurance$1,958
TennesseeTravelers$2,089
TennesseeNationwide$2,451
TennesseeGEICO$2,701
TennesseeFarmers$2,722
TennesseeProgressive$2,775
TennesseeAllstate$4,721
TennesseeUSAA*$1,822
TexasState Farm$2,040
TexasGEICO$2,325
TexasNationwide$2,398
TexasAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$3,055
TexasAllstate$4,202
TexasProgressive$4,551
TexasUSAA*$2,906
UtahNationwide$1,801
UtahState Farm$2,308
UtahAuto-Owners$2,397
UtahProgressive$2,766
UtahGEICO$2,850
UtahAllstate$3,245
UtahFarmers$4,609
UtahUSAA*$1,975
VirginiaState Farm$1,558
VirginiaErie Insurance$1,643
VirginiaTravelers$1,704
VirginiaGEICO$2,018
VirginiaProgressive$3,251
VirginiaAllstate$4,102
VirginiaFarmers$5,136
VirginiaUSAA*$1,803
VermontState Farm$1,189
VermontNationwide$1,279
VermontAuto-Owners$1,483
VermontProgressive$1,697
VermontVermont Mutual$1,871
VermontGEICO$1,952
VermontAllstate$2,569
VermontFarmers$2,652
VermontUSAA*$1,180
WashingtonState Farm$1,916
WashingtonTravelers$2,083
WashingtonGEICO$2,128
WashingtonNationwide$2,502
WashingtonAllstate$2,503
WashingtonAmerican Family$2,710
WashingtonFarmers$2,922
WashingtonProgressive$4,841
WashingtonUSAA*$1,243
WisconsinTravelers$1,544
WisconsinErie Insurance$1,638
WisconsinNationwide$1,985
WisconsinGEICO$2,412
WisconsinState Farm$2,447
WisconsinFarmers$3,041
WisconsinAllstate$3,696
WisconsinProgressive$3,806
WisconsinUSAA*$1,419
West VirginiaNationwide$1,727
West VirginiaState Farm$1,735
West VirginiaErie Insurance$1,852
West VirginiaWestfield Insurance$2,880
West VirginiaProgressive$2,928
West VirginiaFarmers$2,997
West VirginiaAllstate$4,257
West VirginiaGEICO$4,468
West VirginiaUSAA*$1,755
WyomingAmerican National$1,362
WyomingState Farm$1,543
WyomingFarmers$2,204
WyomingAllstate$3,746
WyomingGEICO$3,947
WyomingUSAA*$1,384
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Cheapest companies for seniors with a DUI

For senior drivers with a DUI on their record, finding affordable car insurance can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Many insurers offer competitive rates for older drivers, even with a DUI. 

Senior drivers need to shop around and compare quotes from different companies to ensure they get the best coverage at the most affordable price.

State nameCompanyAverage premium
AlaskaState Farm$1,670
AlaskaGEICO$2,363
AlaskaProgressive$2,398
AlaskaAllstate$3,440
AlaskaUSAA*$2,017
AlabamaState Farm$1,759
AlabamaTravelers$2,166
AlabamaNationwide$2,579
AlabamaProgressive$2,767
AlabamaAllstate$2,866
AlabamaGEICO$3,351
AlabamaAuto-Owners$3,788
AlabamaFarmers$5,023
AlabamaUSAA*$2,959
ArkansasState Farm$1,965
ArkansasTravelers$2,131
ArkansasProgressive$2,508
ArkansasGEICO$2,999
ArkansasNationwide$3,063
ArkansasAllstate$3,526
ArkansasFarmers$4,609
ArkansasUSAA*$1,955
ArizonaProgressive$2,184
ArizonaState Farm$2,187
ArizonaTravelers$2,315
ArizonaAuto-Owners$2,672
ArizonaGEICO$2,721
ArizonaNationwide$3,261
ArizonaAllstate$3,873
ArizonaFarmers$4,235
ArizonaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$5,250
ArizonaUSAA*$3,510
CaliforniaMercury Insurance$3,319
CaliforniaGEICO$4,627
CaliforniaTravelers$4,925
CaliforniaProgressive$5,209
CaliforniaAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$6,827
CaliforniaNationwide$7,295
CaliforniaState Farm$7,564
CaliforniaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$9,064
CaliforniaAllstate$9,331
CaliforniaFarmers$11,879
CaliforniaUSAA*$5,526
ColoradoState Farm$1,844
ColoradoGEICO$2,648
ColoradoAllstate$3,121
ColoradoProgressive$3,208
ColoradoKemper$4,161
ColoradoAuto-Owners$4,258
ColoradoFarmers$6,733
ColoradoUSAA*$3,067
ConnecticutState Farm$1,716
ConnecticutProgressive$1,985
ConnecticutKemper$2,430
ConnecticutAllstate$2,963
ConnecticutNationwide$3,545
ConnecticutGEICO$4,413
ConnecticutFarmers$4,712
ConnecticutAmica$9,743
ConnecticutThe Hanover$22,274
ConnecticutUSAA*$1,237
Washington, D.C.Progressive$1,734
Washington, D.C.State Farm$2,392
Washington, D.C.Erie Insurance$2,473
Washington, D.C.GEICO$3,585
Washington, D.C.Allstate$4,777
Washington, D.C.Chubb$6,268
Washington, D.C.USAA*$2,094
DelawareState Farm$2,160
DelawareTravelers$2,646
DelawareProgressive$2,759
DelawareNationwide$2,813
DelawareGEICO$3,786
DelawareAllstate$4,676
DelawareSentry Insurance$4,783
DelawareAmerican Family$7,209
DelawareUSAA*$2,530
FloridaState Farm$2,100
FloridaProgressive$3,001
FloridaNational General$3,041
FloridaTravelers$3,531
FloridaGEICO$3,611
FloridaAllstate$4,376
FloridaNationwide$4,419
FloridaMercury Insurance$5,532
FloridaFarmers$7,695
GeorgiaState Farm$2,298
GeorgiaCountry Financial$2,460
GeorgiaProgressive$2,644
GeorgiaAllstate$2,681
GeorgiaAuto-Owners$3,010
GeorgiaMercury Insurance$3,276
GeorgiaGEICO$4,547
GeorgiaUSAA*$3,016
HawaiiProgressive$2,050
HawaiiState Farm$2,123
HawaiiFarmers$2,588
HawaiiAllstate$4,771
HawaiiGEICO$8,264
HawaiiIsland Insurance$15,070
HawaiiUSAA*$2,145
IowaState Farm$1,214
IowaProgressive$1,382
IowaTravelers$1,782
IowaAllstate$2,518
IowaGEICO$2,822
IowaAuto-Owners$3,274
IowaUSAA*$1,747
IdahoState Farm$1,098
IdahoTravelers$1,684
IdahoAuto-Owners$1,978
IdahoFarmers$2,064
IdahoAllstate$2,445
IdahoNationwide$3,042
IdahoGEICO$3,688
IdahoUSAA*$1,486
IllinoisState Farm$1,566
IllinoisProgressive$1,669
IllinoisTravelers$1,801
IllinoisAuto Club Group – ACG (AAA)$1,966
IllinoisErie Insurance$2,242
IllinoisAuto-Owners$2,512
IllinoisGEICO$3,121
IllinoisAllstate$4,140
IllinoisUSAA*$3,382
IndianaProgressive$1,776
IndianaState Farm$1,815
IndianaTravelers$1,964
IndianaGEICO$2,193
IndianaNationwide$2,538
IndianaAllstate$2,694
IndianaAuto-Owners$2,741
IndianaFarmers$3,618
IndianaUSAA*$1,144
KansasState Farm$1,795
KansasProgressive$1,931
KansasTravelers$2,148
KansasNationwide$2,489
KansasFarmers$3,056
KansasAllstate$3,790
KansasGEICO$5,658
KansasUSAA*$2,458
KentuckyState Farm$2,655
KentuckyTravelers$2,781
KentuckyProgressive$3,568
KentuckyAllstate$4,072
KentuckyAuto-Owners$4,214
KentuckyKentucky Farm Bureau$4,242
KentuckyGEICO$5,586
KentuckyFarmers$8,609
KentuckyUSAA*$2,761
LouisianaSouthern Farm Bureau$3,033
LouisianaProgressive$3,376
LouisianaState Farm$3,611
LouisianaSafeway Insurance$3,623
LouisianaAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$4,775
LouisianaFarmers$6,328
LouisianaGEICO$7,089
LouisianaUSAA*$3,283
MassachusettsState Farm$951
MassachusettsGEICO$1,587
MassachusettsArbella Insurance$2,172
MassachusettsProgressive$2,353
MassachusettsTravelers$2,716
MassachusettsSafety Insurance$2,872
MassachusettsFarmers$3,511
MassachusettsAllstate$4,269
MassachusettsUSAA*$2,686
MarylandGEICO$1,678
MarylandErie Insurance$2,035
MarylandState Farm$2,324
MarylandProgressive$2,736
MarylandTravelers$3,070
MarylandNationwide$3,219
MarylandAllstate$4,057
MarylandKemper$4,912
MarylandUSAA*$2,717
MaineAuto-Owners$1,137
MaineTravelers$1,239
MaineProgressive$1,263
MaineState Farm$1,312
MaineAllstate$1,461
MaineFarmers$2,282
MaineGEICO$3,114
MaineFrankenmuth Insurance$6,379
MaineUSAA*$1,679
MichiganProgressive$2,198
MichiganAuto-Owners$4,450
MichiganAuto Club Group – ACG (AAA)$5,852
MichiganTravelers$6,170
MichiganState Farm$8,245
MichiganGEICO$10,747
MichiganUSAA*$2,721
MinnesotaState Farm$1,430
MinnesotaNationwide$2,031
MinnesotaTravelers$2,558
MinnesotaAuto-Owners$2,837
MinnesotaAllstate$4,062
MinnesotaGEICO$7,374
MinnesotaAuto Club Group – ACG (AAA)$8,395
MinnesotaUSAA*$2,364
MissouriProgressive$1,943
MissouriState Farm$1,976
MissouriTravelers$2,064
MissouriNationwide$2,559
MissouriAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$3,136
MissouriAllstate$3,321
MissouriGEICO$5,852
MissouriUSAA*$1,787
MississippiState Farm$1,741
MississippiProgressive$2,408
MississippiTravelers$2,423
MississippiNationwide$2,739
MississippiAllstate$3,389
MississippiShelter Insurance$4,958
MississippiGEICO$7,046
MississippiUSAA*$2,326
MontanaState Farm$1,748
MontanaKemper$2,303
MontanaProgressive$2,554
MontanaAllstate$3,867
MontanaFarmers$5,126
MontanaGEICO$6,619
MontanaUSAA*$1,667
North CarolinaState Farm$4,301
North CarolinaErie Insurance$4,431
North CarolinaNationwide$5,089
North CarolinaGEICO$6,653
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Farm Bureau$6,954
North CarolinaProgressive$7,523
North CarolinaFarmers$7,658
North CarolinaAllstate$10,841
North DakotaAmerican Family$1,224
North DakotaProgressive$1,457
North DakotaState Farm$1,606
North DakotaNationwide$2,157
North DakotaAuto-Owners$2,660
North DakotaFarmers$3,512
North DakotaAllstate$4,082
North DakotaGEICO$8,872
North DakotaUSAA*$1,771
NebraskaProgressive$1,966
NebraskaAuto-Owners$2,156
NebraskaState Farm$2,196
NebraskaNationwide$2,199
NebraskaAllstate$2,935
NebraskaGEICO$8,218
NebraskaUSAA*$2,469
New HampshireThe Hanover$1,222
New HampshireAuto-Owners$1,378
New HampshireState Farm$1,405
New HampshireProgressive$1,515
New HampshireNationwide$2,454
New HampshireFarmers$2,649
New HampshireAllstate$2,806
New HampshireGEICO$2,946
New HampshireUSAA*$1,317
New JerseyNJM$1,512
New JerseyPlymouth Rock Assurance$2,197
New JerseyTravelers$2,787
New JerseyProgressive$3,101
New JerseyGEICO$3,197
New JerseyAllstate$3,375
New JerseyFarmers$4,023
New JerseyState Farm$8,181
New MexicoState Farm$1,632
New MexicoProgressive$1,761
New MexicoGEICO$3,093
New MexicoKemper$3,777
New MexicoNationwide$3,778
New MexicoAllstate$3,914
New MexicoIowa Farm Bureau$4,175
New MexicoFarmers$4,830
New MexicoUSAA*$2,039
NevadaState Farm$1,442
NevadaTravelers$3,182
NevadaAllstate$3,482
NevadaProgressive$3,544
NevadaAmerican Family$3,665
NevadaGEICO$4,199
NevadaFarmers$4,591
NevadaMercury Insurance$4,680
NevadaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$4,691
NevadaUSAA*$3,231
New YorkProgressive$996
New YorkState Farm$1,913
New YorkErie Insurance$2,742
New YorkAllstate$2,890
New YorkTravelers$3,122
New YorkGEICO$4,701
New YorkUSAA*$2,104
OhioErie Insurance$1,762
OhioProgressive$1,922
OhioAuto-Owners$2,096
OhioTravelers$2,136
OhioAllstate$2,436
OhioFarmers$3,398
OhioGEICO$3,595
OhioUSAA*$1,361
OklahomaProgressive$1,115
OklahomaState Farm$1,755
OklahomaShelter Insurance$2,730
OklahomaMercury Insurance$2,997
OklahomaGEICO$3,190
OklahomaAllstate$3,430
OklahomaOklahoma Farm Bureau$4,430
OklahomaFarmers$4,596
OklahomaUSAA*$2,548
OregonState Farm$1,475
OregonTravelers$2,074
OregonProgressive$2,102
OregonNationwide$2,817
OregonFarmers$3,705
OregonAllstate$3,912
OregonGEICO$4,141
OregonUSAA*$2,034
PennsylvaniaTravelers$1,198
PennsylvaniaErie Insurance$2,356
PennsylvaniaState Farm$2,380
PennsylvaniaProgressive$2,686
PennsylvaniaNationwide$2,739
PennsylvaniaGEICO$3,887
PennsylvaniaUSAA*$2,232
Rhode IslandProgressive$2,481
Rhode IslandAmerican Family$3,234
Rhode IslandNationwide$3,564
Rhode IslandTravelers$3,875
Rhode IslandAllstate$4,323
Rhode IslandFarmers$5,549
Rhode IslandGEICO$7,839
Rhode IslandAmica$9,108
Rhode IslandUSAA*$2,254
South CarolinaState Farm$2,070
South CarolinaProgressive$2,122
South CarolinaAuto-Owners$2,830
South CarolinaTravelers$2,905
South CarolinaAllstate$3,371
South CarolinaGEICO$4,812
South CarolinaUSAA*$2,530
South DakotaState Farm$1,849
South DakotaFarmers$2,418
South DakotaProgressive$2,851
South DakotaNationwide$2,966
South DakotaAllstate$3,236
South DakotaAuto-Owners$3,900
South DakotaGEICO$7,180
South DakotaUSAA*$3,429
TennesseeState Farm$1,643
TennesseeProgressive$1,925
TennesseeTravelers$2,241
TennesseeErie Insurance$2,330
TennesseeGEICO$2,889
TennesseeNationwide$3,140
TennesseeFarmers$3,434
TennesseeAllstate$4,089
TennesseeUSAA*$2,128
TexasGEICO$2,734
TexasState Farm$2,814
TexasAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$3,074
TexasNationwide$3,174
TexasProgressive$3,290
TexasAllstate$4,188
TexasUSAA*$2,522
UtahProgressive$1,993
UtahState Farm$2,119
UtahNationwide$2,363
UtahGEICO$2,736
UtahAllstate$3,087
UtahAuto-Owners$3,600
UtahFarmers$4,926
UtahUSAA*$2,247
VirginiaState Farm$1,439
VirginiaTravelers$1,828
VirginiaErie Insurance$1,948
VirginiaAuto-Owners$2,226
VirginiaProgressive$2,630
VirginiaGEICO$2,859
VirginiaAllstate$2,940
VirginiaFarmers$8,690
VirginiaUSAA*$2,076
VermontProgressive$1,097
VermontState Farm$1,100
VermontAuto-Owners$1,647
VermontNationwide$1,682
VermontAllstate$2,519
VermontGEICO$3,336
VermontFarmers$3,675
VermontVermont Mutual$5,155
VermontUSAA*$1,515
WashingtonState Farm$1,775
WashingtonGEICO$2,136
WashingtonAmerican Family$2,255
WashingtonTravelers$2,255
WashingtonAllstate$2,308
WashingtonFarmers$2,957
WashingtonNationwide$3,260
WashingtonProgressive$3,269
WashingtonUSAA*$1,740
WisconsinTravelers$1,664
WisconsinErie Insurance$1,936
WisconsinProgressive$2,178
WisconsinState Farm$2,262
WisconsinNationwide$2,664
WisconsinGEICO$2,802
WisconsinAllstate$2,908
WisconsinFarmers$4,040
WisconsinUSAA*$1,649
West VirginiaState Farm$1,614
West VirginiaNationwide$2,170
West VirginiaErie Insurance$2,345
West VirginiaProgressive$2,500
West VirginiaAllstate$4,068
West VirginiaFarmers$4,589
West VirginiaWestfield Insurance$4,797
West VirginiaGEICO$4,979
West VirginiaUSAA*$1,997
WyomingState Farm$1,437
WyomingAmerican National$1,543
WyomingAllstate$3,387
WyomingFarmers$3,528
WyomingGEICO$6,620
WyomingUSAA*$1,930
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Cheapest companies for seniors with tickets

Even minor traffic tickets can raise your insurance rates. Some insurers offer discounts to help offset this increase. Taking a defensive driving course can also help lower your rates, as many companies offer discounts for completing such courses. Seniors may find more affordable options with these insurers:

State nameCompanyAverage premium
AlaskaState Farm$1,670
AlaskaGEICO$2,227
AlaskaProgressive$2,774
AlaskaAllstate$2,896
AlaskaUSAA*$1,398
AlabamaState Farm$1,759
AlabamaNationwide$1,808
AlabamaTravelers$1,996
AlabamaAllstate$2,366
AlabamaAuto-Owners$2,572
AlabamaGEICO$2,852
AlabamaProgressive$2,959
AlabamaFarmers$3,854
AlabamaUSAA*$1,614
ArkansasState Farm$1,965
ArkansasTravelers$2,160
ArkansasNationwide$2,201
ArkansasGEICO$2,647
ArkansasProgressive$2,991
ArkansasAllstate$3,076
ArkansasFarmers$3,605
ArkansasUSAA*$1,204
ArizonaState Farm$2,187
ArizonaTravelers$2,214
ArizonaGEICO$2,322
ArizonaNationwide$2,329
ArizonaProgressive$2,577
ArizonaAuto-Owners$2,672
ArizonaFarmers$2,897
ArizonaAllstate$3,530
ArizonaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$3,908
ArizonaUSAA*$1,902
CaliforniaMercury Insurance$2,655
CaliforniaGEICO$2,869
CaliforniaAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$3,103
CaliforniaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$3,187
CaliforniaState Farm$3,249
CaliforniaProgressive$3,314
CaliforniaAllstate$3,419
CaliforniaTravelers$3,481
CaliforniaFarmers$4,005
CaliforniaNationwide$4,767
CaliforniaUSAA*$2,167
ColoradoState Farm$1,844
ColoradoKemper$2,522
ColoradoGEICO$2,606
ColoradoAllstate$2,695
ColoradoAuto-Owners$2,965
ColoradoProgressive$3,469
ColoradoFarmers$5,810
ColoradoUSAA*$1,824
ConnecticutGEICO$1,372
ConnecticutState Farm$1,716
ConnecticutProgressive$2,026
ConnecticutKemper$2,393
ConnecticutFarmers$2,493
ConnecticutNationwide$3,545
ConnecticutAmica$4,317
ConnecticutThe Hanover$5,132
ConnecticutUSAA*$702
Washington, D.C.Erie Insurance$1,685
Washington, D.C.Progressive$1,915
Washington, D.C.State Farm$2,392
Washington, D.C.GEICO$2,949
Washington, D.C.Chubb$3,062
Washington, D.C.Allstate$4,341
Washington, D.C.USAA*$1,442
DelawareNationwide$2,109
DelawareState Farm$2,160
DelawareTravelers$2,275
DelawareGEICO$2,584
DelawareProgressive$2,707
DelawareAmerican Family$2,880
DelawareAllstate$3,881
DelawareSentry Insurance$5,702
DelawareUSAA*$1,794
FloridaState Farm$2,100
FloridaNationwide$3,156
FloridaTravelers$3,353
FloridaGEICO$3,493
FloridaProgressive$3,555
FloridaNational General$3,836
FloridaMercury Insurance$4,557
FloridaFarmers$5,020
GeorgiaAuto-Owners$2,009
GeorgiaCountry Financial$2,181
GeorgiaAllstate$2,247
GeorgiaState Farm$2,298
GeorgiaProgressive$2,302
GeorgiaGEICO$3,027
GeorgiaMercury Insurance$3,646
GeorgiaUSAA*$1,834
HawaiiProgressive$1,685
HawaiiFarmers$1,809
HawaiiState Farm$2,123
HawaiiAllstate$2,625
HawaiiIsland Insurance$9,307
HawaiiUSAA*$1,116
IowaState Farm$1,214
IowaTravelers$1,705
IowaProgressive$1,730
IowaAllstate$2,088
IowaAuto-Owners$2,351
IowaGEICO$2,415
IowaUSAA*$1,317
IdahoState Farm$1,098
IdahoAuto-Owners$1,309
IdahoGEICO$1,384
IdahoTravelers$1,611
IdahoFarmers$1,915
IdahoAllstate$2,103
IdahoNationwide$2,234
IdahoUSAA*$896
IllinoisAuto Club Group – ACG (AAA)$1,117
IllinoisErie Insurance$1,548
IllinoisState Farm$1,566
IllinoisTravelers$1,638
IllinoisProgressive$1,958
IllinoisAuto-Owners$2,096
IllinoisGEICO$2,355
IllinoisAllstate$3,446
IllinoisUSAA*$2,022
IndianaState Farm$1,575
IndianaAuto-Owners$1,841
IndianaNationwide$1,865
IndianaTravelers$1,878
IndianaGEICO$2,091
IndianaProgressive$2,245
IndianaAllstate$2,685
IndianaFarmers$2,716
IndianaUSAA*$919
KansasNationwide$1,373
KansasState Farm$1,795
KansasTravelers$1,909
KansasGEICO$2,031
KansasFarmers$2,188
KansasProgressive$2,257
KansasAllstate$3,176
KansasUSAA*$1,266
KentuckyAuto-Owners$2,448
KentuckyTravelers$2,654
KentuckyState Farm$2,655
KentuckyProgressive$3,433
KentuckyAllstate$3,621
KentuckyGEICO$3,632
KentuckyKentucky Farm Bureau$4,242
KentuckyFarmers$6,118
KentuckyUSAA*$2,149
LouisianaSouthern Farm Bureau$2,639
LouisianaSafeway Insurance$2,809
LouisianaState Farm$3,611
LouisianaProgressive$4,053
LouisianaFarmers$4,419
LouisianaAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$4,602
LouisianaGEICO$6,181
LouisianaUSAA*$2,628
MassachusettsState Farm$595
MassachusettsGEICO$971
MassachusettsSafety Insurance$1,604
MassachusettsFarmers$2,084
MassachusettsProgressive$2,549
MassachusettsTravelers$2,593
MassachusettsUSAA*$1,282
MarylandGEICO$1,702
MarylandNationwide$1,940
MarylandErie Insurance$2,035
MarylandState Farm$2,324
MarylandProgressive$2,447
MarylandTravelers$2,915
MarylandKemper$2,921
MarylandAllstate$4,214
MarylandUSAA*$1,216
MaineAuto-Owners$784
MaineAllstate$1,186
MaineTravelers$1,187
MaineState Farm$1,312
MaineProgressive$1,462
MaineFrankenmuth Insurance$1,799
MaineGEICO$1,806
MaineFarmers$2,099
MaineUSAA*$935
MichiganGEICO$2,208
MichiganProgressive$2,333
MichiganAuto-Owners$2,711
MichiganTravelers$2,841
MichiganAuto Club Group – ACG (AAA)$4,421
MichiganState Farm$5,050
MichiganUSAA*$2,073
MinnesotaState Farm$1,430
MinnesotaNationwide$1,585
MinnesotaAuto-Owners$1,917
MinnesotaTravelers$2,243
MinnesotaAuto Club Group – ACG (AAA)$2,923
MinnesotaAllstate$3,292
MinnesotaGEICO$3,410
MinnesotaUSAA*$1,568
MissouriNationwide$1,825
MissouriTravelers$1,971
MissouriState Farm$1,976
MissouriProgressive$2,149
MissouriAllstate$2,881
MissouriAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$3,019
MissouriGEICO$3,582
MissouriUSAA*$1,195
MississippiState Farm$1,741
MississippiNationwide$2,026
MississippiTravelers$2,320
MississippiShelter Insurance$2,650
MississippiProgressive$2,654
MississippiAllstate$2,722
MississippiGEICO$2,822
MississippiUSAA*$1,557
MontanaState Farm$1,748
MontanaKemper$2,699
MontanaGEICO$2,747
MontanaProgressive$2,979
MontanaAllstate$3,147
MontanaFarmers$4,657
MontanaUSAA*$1,115
North CarolinaState Farm$1,613
North CarolinaErie Insurance$1,647
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Farm Bureau$1,660
North CarolinaNationwide$1,920
North CarolinaGEICO$2,352
North CarolinaProgressive$2,836
North CarolinaFarmers$2,856
North CarolinaAllstate$4,001
North DakotaAmerican Family$1,224
North DakotaNationwide$1,546
North DakotaState Farm$1,606
North DakotaProgressive$1,643
North DakotaAuto-Owners$1,879
North DakotaFarmers$2,243
North DakotaAllstate$2,502
North DakotaUSAA*$890
NebraskaNationwide$1,270
NebraskaAuto-Owners$1,699
NebraskaState Farm$2,196
NebraskaProgressive$2,386
NebraskaAllstate$2,476
NebraskaGEICO$2,527
NebraskaUSAA*$1,485
New HampshireAuto-Owners$906
New HampshireProgressive$1,765
New HampshireNationwide$1,779
New HampshireFarmers$2,234
New HampshireGEICO$2,437
New HampshireAllstate$2,544
New HampshireUSAA*$933
New JerseyNJM$1,512
New JerseyPlymouth Rock Assurance$2,258
New JerseyTravelers$2,539
New JerseyAllstate$3,189
New JerseyProgressive$3,460
New JerseyFarmers$3,570
New JerseyState Farm$4,180
New MexicoState Farm$1,632
New MexicoProgressive$1,994
New MexicoNationwide$2,313
New MexicoGEICO$2,612
New MexicoIowa Farm Bureau$2,906
New MexicoAllstate$3,133
New MexicoKemper$3,602
New MexicoFarmers$3,873
New MexicoUSAA*$1,279
NevadaState Farm$1,442
NevadaAllstate$2,839
NevadaAmerican Family$2,857
NevadaTravelers$3,025
NevadaFarmers$3,035
NevadaProgressive$3,215
NevadaMercury Insurance$3,523
NevadaGEICO$4,021
NevadaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$4,395
NevadaUSAA*$1,881
New YorkProgressive$1,132
New YorkState Farm$1,913
New YorkErie Insurance$2,105
New YorkGEICO$2,419
New YorkAllstate$2,511
New YorkTravelers$3,040
New YorkUSAA*$1,630
OhioErie Insurance$1,192
OhioAuto-Owners$1,371
OhioTravelers$2,042
OhioAllstate$2,201
OhioProgressive$2,396
OhioFarmers$2,725
OhioGEICO$2,955
OhioUSAA*$1,138
OklahomaProgressive$1,327
OklahomaState Farm$1,755
OklahomaShelter Insurance$2,199
OklahomaAllstate$2,905
OklahomaFarmers$3,241
OklahomaOklahoma Farm Bureau$3,291
OklahomaMercury Insurance$3,397
OklahomaGEICO$3,416
OklahomaUSAA*$1,708
OregonState Farm$1,475
OregonTravelers$1,976
OregonNationwide$2,037
OregonProgressive$2,318
OregonFarmers$2,760
OregonAllstate$3,456
OregonGEICO$3,593
OregonUSAA*$1,560
PennsylvaniaTravelers$1,047
PennsylvaniaErie Insurance$1,622
PennsylvaniaNationwide$1,931
PennsylvaniaState Farm$2,380
PennsylvaniaGEICO$3,494
PennsylvaniaUSAA*$1,861
Rhode IslandNationwide$2,652
Rhode IslandProgressive$2,744
Rhode IslandAmerican Family$3,100
Rhode IslandTravelers$3,414
Rhode IslandAllstate$3,583
Rhode IslandGEICO$3,848
Rhode IslandFarmers$4,398
Rhode IslandAmica$4,679
Rhode IslandUSAA*$1,385
South CarolinaAuto-Owners$1,989
South CarolinaState Farm$2,070
South CarolinaProgressive$2,306
South CarolinaTravelers$2,778
South CarolinaAllstate$3,188
South CarolinaUSAA*$1,690
South DakotaState Farm$1,849
South DakotaAllstate$2,078
South DakotaNationwide$2,130
South DakotaFarmers$2,337
South DakotaGEICO$2,408
South DakotaAuto-Owners$3,008
South DakotaProgressive$3,218
South DakotaUSAA*$2,054
TennesseeErie Insurance$1,585
TennesseeState Farm$1,643
TennesseeProgressive$2,000
TennesseeTravelers$2,146
TennesseeNationwide$2,249
TennesseeFarmers$2,662
TennesseeGEICO$2,810
TennesseeAllstate$3,314
TennesseeUSAA*$1,317
TexasNationwide$1,701
TexasGEICO$2,427
TexasAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$2,756
TexasProgressive$3,871
TexasUSAA*$1,891
UtahNationwide$1,243
UtahAuto-Owners$1,754
UtahState Farm$2,119
UtahProgressive$2,282
UtahAllstate$2,525
UtahGEICO$2,910
UtahFarmers$3,455
UtahUSAA*$1,503
VirginiaErie Insurance$1,340
VirginiaState Farm$1,439
VirginiaTravelers$1,757
VirginiaAuto-Owners$2,226
VirginiaGEICO$2,422
VirginiaAllstate$2,582
VirginiaProgressive$2,731
VirginiaFarmers$3,771
VirginiaUSAA*$1,335
VermontState Farm$1,100
VermontAuto-Owners$1,125
VermontNationwide$1,259
VermontGEICO$1,262
VermontProgressive$1,282
VermontVermont Mutual$1,871
VermontAllstate$2,114
VermontFarmers$2,615
VermontUSAA*$852
WashingtonState Farm$1,775
WashingtonFarmers$1,872
WashingtonAllstate$1,928
WashingtonGEICO$2,040
WashingtonTravelers$2,152
WashingtonAmerican Family$2,255
WashingtonNationwide$2,572
WashingtonProgressive$3,450
WashingtonUSAA*$985
WisconsinErie Insurance$1,340
WisconsinTravelers$1,589
WisconsinNationwide$1,928
WisconsinState Farm$2,262
WisconsinGEICO$2,453
WisconsinAllstate$2,627
WisconsinProgressive$2,707
WisconsinFarmers$2,964
WisconsinUSAA*$1,048
West VirginiaState Farm$1,614
West VirginiaNationwide$1,670
West VirginiaErie Insurance$1,723
West VirginiaProgressive$2,370
West VirginiaAllstate$3,347
West VirginiaFarmers$3,422
West VirginiaGEICO$4,768
West VirginiaUSAA*$1,272
WyomingAmerican National$1,171
WyomingState Farm$1,437
WyomingFarmers$2,184
WyomingAllstate$3,120
WyomingGEICO$5,162
WyomingUSAA*$1,204
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Factors that affect auto insurance rates for seniors 

Most insurance companies consider age, gender and perceived risk when determining car insurance premiums. When it comes to senior car insurance, age becomes a risk factor similar to that of teen drivers, but for different reasons. Increased age may cause a decline in driving skills and reflexes. It’s important to know that some states, such as California, Hawaii and Massachusetts, restrict insurance increases based on age.

Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan and Montana don’t allow marital status as a rating factor. And, other states, like Pennsylvania, have rules in place to keep a “widow’s penalty” from occurring.

Some additional factors that impact senior auto insurance rates include:

  • Annual mileage: How much you drive impacts your premium. This is due to a reduced risk to your insurer if you drive under 7,500 miles or start to drive less. Remember to discuss this discount with your insurer. 
  • Credit history: Again, insurance companies set premiums from assessed risk. If your credit history isn’t in the best shape, insurers may deem you have risky behaviors and increase your premiums. Remember to discuss ways you can decrease your rate with your insurer if your credit history is creating an uptick in your premium. 
  • Driving experience and record: Your driving record is important to car insurance companies, including how long you’ve been driving, claims you’ve received and traffic offenses you’ve committed. The more you have on your record, the higher your premiums can be. However, you can also receive discounts for having a clean record and being claims-free for at least three years. 
  • Insurance coverage: The more coverage you opt for, the more you will pay for your premiums. We recommend 100/300/100 liability coverage, which will cost you more annually but can save you quite a bit in an accident. If you want to save money, raise your deductible instead. Your deductible is what you pay out of pocket before your insurance policy kicks in.
  • Vehicle type: The make, model, safety features and cost of your vehicle are factored into your insurance premium. For example, if you drive a high-priced and desired vehicle that may have an increased risk for theft, your premium likely will be more expensive. The cost of repairs and parts should you be in an accident will also be a consideration factor for your car insurance rate. 

Low-mileage car insurance for seniors

As a senior driver, you may find that you’re driving less frequently than you used to. Lower mileage can translate into significant savings on your car insurance, Whether due to retirement, reduced commuting, or simply a preference for staying closer to home.

Insurance companies often consider mileage as a key factor in determining premiums. The less you drive, the lower your risk of an accident. This reduced risk can lead to discounted rates on your insurance policy.

Below are the insurers that provide affordable car insurance options for senior drivers, tailored to their annual mileage.

State nameCompanyAverage premium (Lower annual mileage)Rates under 7,500 mileageRates for 7,500-9,999 mileageRates for 10,000-11,999 mileageRates for 12,000-14,999 mileage
AlaskaGEICO$1,598$1,583$1,583$1,594$1,632
AlaskaState Farm$2,054$2,054
AlaskaProgressive$2,598$2,551$2,604$2,612$2,624
AlaskaUSAA*$1,434$1,362$1,399$1,459$1,518
AlabamaState Farm$1,812$1,812
AlabamaGEICO$2,060$2,039$2,039$2,057$2,105
AlabamaProgressive$2,107$2,058$2,104$2,120$2,147
ArkansasTravelers$1,383$1,330$1,353$1,401$1,447
ArkansasShelter Insurance$1,979$1,937$1,966$1,992$2,020
ArkansasState Farm$2,063$2,063
ArkansasGEICO$2,533$2,507$2,507$2,529$2,590
ArkansasAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$2,769$2,733$2,773$2,773$2,795
ArizonaTravelers$1,548$1,506$1,524$1,561$1,598
ArizonaProgressive$1,934$1,905$1,931$1,945$1,953
ArizonaGEICO$2,215$2,193$2,193$2,216$2,260
ArizonaThe Hartford$2,395$2,212$2,306$2,531$2,531
ArizonaState Farm$2,446$2,446
ArizonaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$5,611$5,611$5,611
CaliforniaGEICO$1,947$1,853$1,892$1,954$2,089
CaliforniaMercury Insurance$2,044$1,930$2,011$2,093$2,144
CaliforniaProgressive$2,315$2,161$2,241$2,379$2,480
CaliforniaAllstate$2,393$2,242$2,288$2,428$2,615
CaliforniaWawanesa Insurance$2,393$2,280$2,339$2,442$2,512
CaliforniaAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$2,503$2,372$2,513$2,513$2,614
CaliforniaState Farm$2,811$2,640$2,758$2,893$2,955
CaliforniaTravelers$2,950$2,757$2,838$3,034$3,171
CaliforniaNationwide$3,133$2,856$3,006$3,273$3,399
CaliforniaKemper$3,378$3,266$3,279$3,403$3,566
CaliforniaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$3,431$3,242$3,336$3,498$3,647
CaliforniaFarmers$3,832$3,509$3,641$3,952$4,225
ColoradoAmerican National$1,352$1,352
ColoradoProgressive$2,557$2,492$2,556$2,577$2,604
ColoradoState Farm$2,808$2,808
ColoradoCalifornia Casualty$2,816$2,500$2,651$2,930$3,182
ColoradoGEICO$2,942$2,908$2,908$2,940$3,014
ColoradoUSAA*$2,236$2,113$2,169$2,280$2,383
ConnecticutState Farm$2,606$2,606
ConnecticutThe Hanover$7,668$7,391$7,511$7,703$8,066
ConnecticutUSAA*$2,143$2,095$2,136$2,199
Washington, D.C.GEICO$2,453$2,427$2,427$2,449$2,511
Washington, D.C.State Farm$3,266$3,266
Washington, D.C.Allstate$5,560$5,446$5,498$5,547$5,749
Washington, D.C.USAA*$1,091$1,051$1,070$1,153
DelawareState Farm$2,303$2,303
DelawareProgressive$2,426$2,386$2,421$2,434$2,461
DelawareGEICO$2,976$2,947$2,947$2,974$3,035
DelawareDonegal Insurance$3,262$3,120$3,183$3,309$3,436
DelawareAllstate$5,509$5,346$5,446$5,546$5,697
DelawareUSAA*$1,646$1,609$1,640$1,688
FloridaGEICO$2,475$2,394$2,428$2,498$2,581
FloridaState Farm$2,716$2,716
FloridaAllstate$7,043$6,742$6,960$7,146$7,326
GeorgiaCentral Insurance$2,622$2,464$2,536$2,675$2,815
GeorgiaState Farm$3,620$3,620
GeorgiaAllstate$4,285$4,024$4,131$4,364$4,620
GeorgiaUSAA*$1,977$1,877$1,934$2,010$2,086
IowaPekin Insurance$1,337$1,272$1,272$1,342$1,463
IowaProgressive$1,412$1,383$1,403$1,419$1,444
IowaState Farm$1,427$1,427
IowaIowa Farm Bureau$1,564$1,564
IowaGEICO$1,704$1,683$1,683$1,700$1,749
IowaAuto-Owners$2,017$2,017$2,017$2,017
IowaAllstate$3,215$3,118$3,208$3,208$3,326
IdahoState Farm$1,018$1,018
IllinoisTravelers$1,274$1,225$1,247$1,290$1,334
IllinoisGEICO$1,729$1,709$1,709$1,727$1,770
IllinoisErie Insurance$1,907$1,907$1,907$1,907$1,907
IllinoisProgressive$2,025$1,997$2,025$2,033$2,046
IllinoisAuto Club Group – ACG (AAA)$2,039$2,039$2,039
IllinoisState Farm$2,373$2,373
IllinoisPekin Insurance$4,639$4,424$4,424$4,646$5,064
IndianaTravelers$1,200$1,153$1,174$1,216$1,257
IndianaProgressive$1,584$1,562$1,580$1,590$1,606
IndianaGEICO$1,612$1,595$1,595$1,608$1,649
IndianaIndiana Farmers Insurance$1,792$1,783$1,783$1,800$1,800
IndianaState Farm$2,075$2,075
KansasProgressive$1,735$1,693$1,726$1,747$1,775
KansasShelter Insurance$1,867$1,805$1,832$1,902$1,930
KansasIowa Farm Bureau$2,208$2,208
KansasState Farm$2,271$2,271
KansasAllstate$4,607$4,489$4,531$4,617$4,790
KansasUSAA*$1,168$1,104$1,138$1,189$1,241
KentuckyShelter Insurance$1,961$1,917$1,947$1,975$2,004
KentuckyKentucky Farm Bureau$2,267$2,267
KentuckyState Farm$2,351$2,351
KentuckyProgressive$2,749$2,693$2,744$2,764$2,793
LouisianaProgressive$4,162$3,987$4,130$4,190$4,342
LouisianaGEICO$4,993$4,934$4,934$5,000$5,105
LouisianaState Farm$5,037$5,037
LouisianaAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$6,995$6,688$7,091$7,091$7,110
LouisianaUSAA*$3,102$2,973$3,044$3,145$3,247
MassachusettsState Farm$662$662
MassachusettsGEICO$1,503$1,488$1,492$1,492$1,540
MassachusettsSafety Insurance$1,743$1,662$1,797$1,792$1,438
MassachusettsN&D Group$2,040$1,876$1,952$2,111$2,221
MassachusettsArbella Insurance$2,119$2,070$2,168
MassachusettsTravelers$2,158$2,071$2,110$2,188$2,263
MassachusettsThe Hanover$2,243$2,243
MassachusettsQuincy Mutual$2,319$2,234$2,327$2,327$2,389
MassachusettsFarmers$2,324$2,324
MassachusettsProgressive$2,345$2,304$2,339$2,359$2,377
MassachusettsVermont Mutual$2,513$2,513
MassachusettsAllstate$2,593$2,593
MassachusettsAmica$2,836$2,836
MarylandErie Insurance$2,073$2,073$2,073$2,073$2,073
MarylandProgressive$2,669$2,632$2,666$2,680$2,699
MarylandState Farm$2,680$2,680
MarylandAllstate$6,338$6,206$6,382$6,382$6,382
MarylandUSAA*$1,500$1,439$1,470$1,520$1,570
MaineTravelers$717$691$702$725$749
MaineAuto-Owners$1,060$1,060$1,060$1,060
MaineState Farm$1,790$1,790
MaineAllstate$2,113$2,070$2,089$2,108$2,183
MichiganGEICO$2,059$2,059
MichiganProgressive$3,004$2,924$2,979$3,038$3,077
MichiganTravelers$3,032$3,032$3,032$3,032$3,032
MichiganState Farm$5,068$5,068
MichiganPioneer State Mutual$5,158$4,798$4,942$5,339$5,554
MichiganThe Hanover$12,042$11,963$11,963$11,963$12,279
MinnesotaAuto Club Group – ACG (AAA)$1,803$1,803$1,803
MinnesotaState Farm$2,173$2,173
MinnesotaWestern National Insurance$3,538$3,516$3,516$3,559$3,559
MinnesotaAllstate$3,901$3,814$3,852$3,891$4,047
MissouriTravelers$1,421$1,374$1,395$1,437$1,480
MissouriShelter Insurance$2,276$2,202$2,234$2,317$2,350
MissouriProgressive$2,606$2,501$2,588$2,624$2,711
MissouriState Farm$2,625$2,625
MissouriAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$3,724$3,637$3,750$3,750$3,760
MissouriGEICO$5,020$4,964$4,964$5,016$5,135
MissouriUSAA*$1,168$1,105$1,138$1,189$1,242
MississippiTravelers$1,593$1,550$1,569$1,608$1,646
MississippiState Farm$1,771$1,771
MississippiProgressive$2,235$2,181$2,223$2,248$2,287
MississippiShelter Insurance$2,262$2,198$2,226$2,298$2,327
MississippiGEICO$2,788$2,788
MontanaState Farm$1,469$1,469
MontanaProgressive$2,613$2,567$2,595$2,623$2,668
MontanaAllstate$3,354$3,354
MontanaUSAA*$1,106$1,081$1,102$1,135
North CarolinaProgressive$1,223$1,237$1,220$1,197
North DakotaAmerican Family$1,152$1,138$1,147$1,157$1,167
North DakotaProgressive$1,434$1,389$1,424$1,444$1,478
North DakotaNodak Insurance$1,835$1,835
North DakotaState Farm$1,842$1,842
North DakotaAllstate$2,947$2,888$2,915$2,941$3,045
NebraskaProgressive$1,761$1,704$1,746$1,773$1,820
NebraskaShelter Insurance$1,880$1,819$1,845$1,914$1,941
NebraskaState Farm$2,031$2,031
NebraskaAuto Club Group – ACG (AAA)$2,683$2,683$2,683
NebraskaAllstate$3,297$3,237$3,237$3,297$3,417
NebraskaUSAA*$1,641$1,560$1,597$1,668$1,740
New HampshireThe Hanover$960$956$956$956$971
New HampshireAuto-Owners$1,258$1,258$1,258$1,258
New HampshireProgressive$1,372$1,352$1,368$1,377$1,392
New HampshireGEICO$1,612$1,595$1,595$1,609$1,650
New HampshireState Farm$1,652$1,652
New HampshireAllstate$2,968$2,900$2,925$2,974$3,073
New JerseySelective Insurance$1,738$1,695$1,695$1,780$1,780
New JerseyGEICO$1,739$1,739
New JerseyNJM$2,047$2,011$2,011$2,082$2,082
New JerseyProgressive$3,114$3,040$3,098$3,144$3,176
New JerseyState Farm$3,416$3,416
New JerseyAllstate$3,681$3,681
New MexicoCentral Insurance$2,043$1,920$1,975$2,083$2,194
New MexicoGEICO$2,102$2,081$2,081$2,102$2,146
New MexicoProgressive$2,206$2,167$2,206$2,218$2,235
New MexicoState Farm$2,243$2,243
New MexicoIowa Farm Bureau$2,817$2,817
New MexicoAllstate$3,949$3,896$3,896$3,932$4,074
New MexicoUSAA*$1,176$1,115$1,148$1,193$1,248
NevadaTravelers$2,055$2,000$2,024$2,074$2,124
NevadaAmerican Family$3,155$3,073$3,123$3,182$3,240
NevadaState Farm$3,350$3,350
NevadaProgressive$3,605$3,487$3,614$3,640$3,680
NevadaGEICO$4,465$4,419$4,419$4,475$4,546
NevadaAllstate$4,820$4,506$4,635$4,915$5,224
New YorkNYCM Insurance$1,288$1,293$1,270
New YorkGEICO$3,243$3,243
New YorkState Farm$3,282$3,282
New YorkErie Insurance$4,471$4,471$4,471$4,471$4,471
New YorkTravelers$4,924$4,790$4,848$4,968$5,089
New YorkAllstate$5,641$5,535$5,642$5,642$5,747
New YorkThe Hanover$7,002$6,494$6,747$7,190$7,579
OhioErie Insurance$1,262$1,262$1,262$1,262$1,262
OhioGrange Insurance$1,325$1,286$1,303$1,338$1,373
OhioTravelers$1,354$1,299$1,324$1,373$1,422
OhioProgressive$1,469$1,431$1,456$1,472$1,514
OhioGEICO$1,864$1,845$1,845$1,860$1,907
OhioAllstate$2,777$2,607$2,677$2,828$2,995
OklahomaShelter Insurance$2,339$2,294$2,324$2,353$2,384
OklahomaState Farm$2,372$2,372
OklahomaProgressive$2,832$2,734$2,812$2,849$2,934
OklahomaGEICO$3,340$3,309$3,309$3,333$3,408
OregonTravelers$1,347$1,295$1,318$1,365$1,411
OregonProgressive$1,925$1,892$1,921$1,934$1,954
OregonState Farm$1,974$1,974
OregonGEICO$2,186$2,165$2,165$2,184$2,230
PennsylvaniaTravelers$1,640$1,597$1,615$1,654$1,692
PennsylvaniaErie Insurance$2,256$2,256$2,256$2,256$2,256
PennsylvaniaState Farm$3,004$3,004
PennsylvaniaGEICO$3,701$3,575$3,591$3,708$3,931
PennsylvaniaDonegal Insurance$3,759$3,598$3,669$3,813$3,956
PennsylvaniaAllstate$4,755$4,536$4,631$4,829$5,024
PennsylvaniaUSAA*$2,841$2,716$2,771$2,882$2,993
Rhode IslandState Farm$1,937$1,937
Rhode IslandAmerican Family$3,322$3,172$3,235$3,387$3,493
Rhode IslandGEICO$3,881$3,881
Rhode IslandQuincy Mutual$3,895$3,712$3,712$4,079$4,079
Rhode IslandAllstate$4,411$4,411
South CarolinaAmerican National$883$883
South CarolinaProgressive$1,775$1,713$1,761$1,786$1,841
South CarolinaAuto-Owners$1,780$1,780$1,780$1,780
South CarolinaGEICO$2,065$2,065
South CarolinaState Farm$2,571$2,571
South CarolinaAllstate$3,251$3,251
South CarolinaUSAA*$1,593$1,514$1,559$1,619$1,679
South DakotaState Farm$1,819$1,819
South DakotaAllstate$2,532$2,472$2,516$2,516$2,626
South DakotaProgressive$2,579$2,501$2,548$2,598$2,668
South DakotaGEICO$3,120$3,120
TennesseeTravelers$1,377$1,324$1,348$1,394$1,441
TennesseeErie Insurance$1,692$1,692$1,692$1,692$1,692
TennesseeProgressive$2,092$2,030$2,075$2,101$2,163
TennesseeState Farm$2,304$2,304
TennesseeGEICO$2,459$2,432$2,432$2,455$2,518
TexasRedpoint Insurance$1,659$1,541$1,541$1,777$1,777
TexasProgressive$2,851$2,789$2,849$2,865$2,900
TexasAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$3,109$2,906$3,122$3,122$3,284
TexasChubb$3,889$3,670$3,771$3,965$4,152
TexasUSAA*$1,919$1,828$1,883$1,937$2,028
UtahProgressive$2,137$2,089$2,134$2,151$2,173
UtahGEICO$2,558$2,532$2,532$2,558$2,611
UtahUnited Insurance Co$2,867$2,833$2,843$2,875$2,918
UtahState Farm$3,972$3,972
UtahUSAA*$1,446$1,375$1,416$1,470$1,524
VirginiaTravelers$1,191$1,143$1,165$1,207$1,249
VirginiaVirginia Farm Bureau$1,404$1,388$1,393$1,407$1,426
VirginiaErie Insurance$1,525$1,525$1,525$1,525$1,525
VirginiaGEICO$1,694$1,677$1,677$1,692$1,730
VirginiaProgressive$1,966$1,939$1,965$1,975$1,985
VirginiaState Farm$2,100$2,100
VirginiaAllstate$3,539$3,323$3,412$3,604$3,815
VirginiaUSAA*$1,218$1,144$1,201$1,235$1,293
VermontState Farm$1,049$1,049
VermontAuto-Owners$1,439$1,439$1,439$1,439
VermontAllstate$2,372$2,372
WashingtonState Farm$1,868$1,868
WashingtonAmerican Family$2,311$2,280$2,301$2,321$2,342
WashingtonGEICO$2,505$2,470$2,470$2,531$2,550
WashingtonPEMCO$2,605$2,536$2,592$2,624$2,667
WisconsinTravelers$1,031$991$1,009$1,045$1,080
WisconsinSecura Insurance$1,254$1,254$1,254$1,254
WisconsinErie Insurance$1,551$1,551$1,551$1,551$1,551
WisconsinAuto Club Group – ACG (AAA)$1,830$1,830$1,830
WisconsinAcuity Insurance$2,045$1,956$1,996$2,074$2,153
WisconsinProgressive$2,054$2,000$2,042$2,069$2,103
WisconsinState Farm$2,084$2,084
WisconsinGEICO$2,283$2,258$2,258$2,278$2,337
WisconsinAllstate$3,144$3,144
West VirginiaErie Insurance$1,601$1,601$1,601$1,601$1,601
West VirginiaGEICO$1,902$1,825$1,838$1,907$2,037
West VirginiaState Farm$2,099$2,099
West VirginiaUSAA*$1,429$1,396$1,425$1,466
WyomingAllstate$2,983$2,983
WyomingUSAA*$1,098$1,073$1,094$1,126
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How seniors can get lower car insurance rates

Car insurance rates often decrease once you hit your 60s, but there are still ways seniors can save even more. Many insurance companies offer senior driver discounts, especially for those who complete a defensive driving course.

Retirees may also benefit from lower rates if they drive less than they used to, so ask your insurer about low-mileage discounts. Bundling auto and home insurance, maintaining a clean driving record, and choosing a car with strong safety features can also help reduce premiums.

Finally, it’s worth shopping around. Rates vary by company, and some insurers specialize in affordable coverage for older drivers. Comparing quotes every few years can lead to significant savings.

Frequently asked questions: Auto insurance for seniors

How much is car insurance for seniors at age 70?

One of the biggest impacts on car insurance costs is age. This is due to the risks associated with senior driving accidents and claims, which tend to increase as drivers age. 

For a 70-year-old driver, the state minimum insurance costs $647, liability-only costs $831, and a full coverage policy with a 100/300/100 limit costs $2,410 annually – $136 more yearly than the same policy for a 65-year-old driver.

How much is car insurance for seniors at age 75?

As drivers age, changes in eyesight, hearing, and reaction time can increase risk on the road—and car insurance premiums rise accordingly. By age 75, rates are about $346 higher than they are for 65-year-old drivers. 

On average, a 75-year-old pays $719 per year for state-minimum coverage, $917 for liability-only, and $2,620 for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits.

How can I add a senior driver to my insurance?

Contact your car insurance company if you live with a senior who plans on driving your vehicle. They will likely need to be added to your policy to ensure you don’t have to pay exorbitant out-of-pocket expenses if they’re in an accident while behind your wheel. 

If the senior driver using your car still has their insurance policy, it’s still worth chatting with your insurer about available options and their policy. This can not only ensure everyone is correctly covered while driving but could save the senior driver money.

What should I do about my car insurance if I can’t get my license renewed?

States have requirements regarding license renewals and how often seniors’ driver’s licenses need to be renewed. According to data compiled by the IIHS, this can range from every four to eight years and require a vision exam and road test.  

However, if at any time your license renewal is not approved, you may no longer legally drive a motorized vehicle. At this time, you can cancel your car insurance if no one else is going to be driving the vehicle. You should also contact your insurer to discuss your options or notify them of the non-renewal.

When is it time for a senior to stop driving?

As we age, so do our faculties, reflexes and capabilities to make decisions. These impairments impact our driving ability. In general, drivers aged 70 and older have higher fatal crashes per mile traveled than middle-aged drivers. 

However, according to the IIHS, they were also involved in 11% fewer fatal collisions per capita from 1997 to 2021. This can be attributed to limiting driving to fewer miles, avoiding night driving, and having to renew in person, where they can be screened for driving stability. 

Senior drivers will begin to exhibit warning signs that indicate it’s time to put the keys away and stop driving. While this topic can be challenging to navigate and may elicit emotional responses and feelings of codependency and loss of independence, it’s important to communicate concerns and implement a plan if you begin noticing some of the following signs, according to The Hartford.

  • Driving confidence is shaky 
  • Other drivers often honk at you while driving
  • Easily distracted while driving
  • Erratic driving 
  • Getting lost when driving in familiar places
  • Hitting curbs 
  • Increased agitation or irritation when driving
  • Incorrect signaling 
  • Parking inappropriately 
  • Minor accidents, tickets or collisions begin to occur often 
  • Missing stop signs and other traffic signals
  • Riding the brake
  • Scrapes or dents in the vehicle 
  • Taking medications that interfere with driving

It will take courage and support for a senior driver to cease driving. This may require family members to pitch in on transportation help or begin to find alternative public transportation options. While this can be a challenging transition, it is also a wise choice that should be celebrated as it ensures the safety of all on the road. 

Methodology 

In 2025, Insure.com editors collected rates from Quadrant Information Services for 60, 70, and 75-year-old male and female drivers driving a 2023 Honda Accord LX with good insurance scores and no violations on their records for a full coverage insurance policy with limits 100/300/100 and $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles. We analyzed 7,52,63,537 records from 169 insurance companies across 34,588 ZIP codes.

Car insurance rates were calculated using a sample profile of a 65-year-old male and female driver, with the following incidents applied:

  • 1 At-fault property damage accident over $2K
  • 1 At-fault property damage accident under $2K
  • At-fault bodily injury accident
  • DUI/DWI first offense
  • Speeding 30+ over the limit
  • Speeding ticket 1-10 MPH over limit
  • Speeding ticket 11-29 MPH over limit

These are sample rates and should be used for comparison purposes only.

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Katrina Raenell
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Katrina Raenell is a writer, editor and educator with 20 years of experience in content and communications for international organizations, nonprofits and start-ups. In her previous roles, she was a communications manager for study abroad, content project manager for higher education and finance websites, reported on arts and culture, and was a managing editor for an online health and wellness publication.

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