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Car insurance for teens in Connecticut is more expensive than it is for older drivers, but costs depend on several factors, including age, gender, coverage limits, and the insurer you choose. Knowing the averages in your state can help you budget, compare quotes, and find the best option for your family.

Use our calculator to estimate what car insurance might cost for your teen in Connecticut. Having a ballpark figure makes it easier to budget, compare quotes, and choose the coverage that works best for your family.

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Full coverage – 100/300/100 liability, $500 collision and $500 comprehensive deductibles. State minimum liability – Liability coverage limits vary by state, no coverage for physical damage to your vehicle. Liability only – 100/300/100 liability, no coverage for physical damage to your vehicle.
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Average annual rates for state teen drivers
$10,469 Average rate
$16,293 Highest
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Most expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
Farmers $16,293
The Hanover $13,875
Allstate $12,679

Least expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
USAA $4,277
State Farm $6,939
GEICO $7,312

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Average car insurance costs for teens in Connecticut

On average, teen drivers in Connecticut pay $7,078 per year for coverage with limits of 100/300/100 – that’s $100,000 for one person’s injuries, $300,000 for all injuries in a single accident, and $100,000 for property damage – plus $500 deductibles for collision and comprehensive.

Teens face higher premiums than young adults or older drivers because they lack experience. Insurers see them as higher risk, which makes coverage more expensive.

Costs also vary depending on the coverage you choose, the type of car your teen drives, and your ZIP code. Families in Connecticut can often save by using good student discounts, enrolling teens in driver training programs, or adding them to an existing family policy instead of buying separate coverage.

Teen car insurance costs in Connecticut, by age

Premiums drop as teens gain experience. For example, a 16-year-old in Connecticut with full coverage pays an average of $9,843 per year. By 19, the average rate is $4,654.

Though still higher than adult premiums, the steady decline shows how added years of driving lead to more affordable coverage.

See the table below for average teen car insurance costs in Connecticut by age.

AgeAverage annual premium
16$9,843
17$7,321
18$6,419
19$4,654
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Teen car insurance rates in Connecticut, by gender

In most states, insurers set rates differently for male and female drivers, though California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania prohibit this. In Connecticut, a 16-year-old male pays around $10,253 per year, compared to $9,444 for a female – a difference of $809.

Crash data helps explain the gap. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 3,048 teens ages 13-19 lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in 2023, and two out of three were male. Because young men are more likely to be in serious accidents, insurers factor that risk into their rates.

The table below shows average teen car insurance rates in Connecticut by gender.

AgeAverage annual premium for maleAverage annual premium for female
16$10,253$9,444
17$7,701$6,944
18$6,722$6,125
19$4,932$4,377
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Cheapest teen car insurance companies in Connecticut

Teen car insurance is expensive everywhere, but rates vary widely from one company to another. Shopping around is the best way to find the lowest price.

In Connecticut, GEICO offers the cheapest coverage for drivers ages 16-19, averaging $4,896 per year for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits and $500 deductibles.

The next lowest average premium comes from State Farm at $5,198.

The table below lists the cheapest insurers for teen drivers in Connecticut.

CompanyAverage annual premium
GEICO$4,896
State Farm$5,198
Kemper$6,884
Nationwide$6,958
Progressive$7,278
Amica$8,011
Allstate$8,622
Farmers$10,581
The Hanover$11,582
USAA*$2,408
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Minimum coverage requirements for teens in Connecticut

In Connecticut, teen drivers must meet the same minimum liability requirements as adults:

  • $25,000 for bodily injury liability per person
  • $50,000 for bodily injury liability per accident
  • $25,000 for property damage liability

These limits are designed as a baseline, but they may not be enough to cover serious accidents. Many families choose higher limits for more protection when adding a teen driver.

If the car is financed or leased, comprehensive and collision coverage are also required. These cover damage to your own car from accidents, theft, or weather.

Smart ways to save on car insurance for your teen

There’s no avoiding the fact that insuring a teen driver costs more, but you can take steps to manage the expense while keeping them safe on the road:

  • Check state averages. Knowing what families typically pay in your state gives you a ballpark figure to budget and compare against quotes.
  • Choose the right car. A safe, reliable sedan is far cheaper to insure than a luxury or sports car.
  • Consider full coverage. Liability is cheaper, but full coverage offers better protection against accidents, injuries, and costly repairs.
  • Ask about discounts. Many insurers reward good grades, defensive driving courses, or low mileage with lower rates.
  • Talk with your teen. Driving isn’t just freedom – it’s responsibility. Open conversations about risks and safety can encourage habits that save lives.
  • Review your rates each year. Premiums usually drop as your teen gains experience and keeps a clean record, so it’s worth checking annually.

Helping your teen start off safely on the road

Adding a teen to your policy will raise your rates at first, but those costs don’t stay high forever. With each year of safe driving, premiums generally go down.

You can lower expenses by comparing quotes, bundling policies, and asking about discounts. More importantly, insuring your teen isn’t just about following state rules – it’s about protecting your finances and giving your young driver a safe, confident start on the road.

Methodology

Insure.com analyzed rates collected from Quadrant Information Services for teen male and female drivers aged 16-19 for a full coverage policy with limits of 100/300/100 and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

To evaluate the premiums, our data experts compared rates 53,409,632 insurance quotes from 170 insurance companies across 34,588 ZIP codes. The rates are for comparison purposes only; your exact rates may vary.

Car insurance costs for teens in other states

Alaska$5,151/Year
Alabama$5,995/Year
Arkansas$6,560/Year
Arizona$7,075/Year
California$6,233/Year
Colorado$5,725/Year
Delaware$7,504/Year
Florida$7,264/Year
Georgia$6,397/Year
Hawaii$1,639/Year
Iowa$4,422/Year
Idaho$4,726/Year
Illinois$4,714/Year
Indiana$4,614/Year
Kansas$5,764/Year
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Shivani Gite
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Shivani Gite is a personal finance and insurance writer with a degree in journalism and mass communication. She is passionate about making insurance topics easy to understand for people and helping them make better financial decisions.

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