{"id":48715,"date":"2025-01-08T09:55:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T17:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getjerry.com\/?post_type=reviews&#038;p=48715"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:55:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T20:55:00","slug":"bristol-west","status":"publish","type":"reviews","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/reviews\/car-insurance\/bristol-west\/","title":{"rendered":"Bristol West Auto Insurance Review 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-carrier-reviews-survey-summary\">\n  <div class=\"before:bg-primary relative overflow-hidden rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 before:absolute before:block before:h-[9px] before:w-full before:content-['_']\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 px-6 pb-12 pt-6 md:gap-8 md:px-7 md:pt-10\">\n      <!-- title -->\n      <div class=\"font-circular text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 md:text-3xl\">\n              <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"flex flex-col items-start justify-start gap-6 md:flex-row md:gap-5\">\n        <div class=\"flex w-full grow flex-col items-start gap-6 md:gap-4\">\n          <!-- carrier image -->\n          <div class=\"flex aspect-[2\/1] w-full items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-md border border-zinc-200 p-3 md:aspect-[25\/14] md:w-[200px]\">\n                          <img decoding=\"async\"\n                class=\"max-h-full max-w-full\"\n                src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bristol-west-300x74.png\"\n                alt=\"Bristol West\"\n              fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n                      <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"flex flex-row items-center gap-3\">\n            <!-- carrier rating -->\n            <div class=\"font-body text-6xl font-semibold text-gray-900 md:text-[44px]\">\n              3.4            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"flex flex-col justify-end gap-1.5 md:gap-1\">\n              <!-- carrier stars -->\n              <div class=\"flex space-x-1 space-x-1.5\"><span class=\"iconify i--star text-lg md:text-sm text-primary\"><\/span><span class=\"iconify i--star text-lg md:text-sm text-primary\"><\/span><span class=\"iconify i--star text-lg md:text-sm text-primary\"><\/span><div class=\"relative inline-block leading-[0]\">\n  <span class=\"iconify i--star text-lg md:text-sm text-gray-400\"><\/span>\n  <span class=\"iconify i--star text-lg md:text-sm text-primary absolute inset-0\" style=\"clip-path: inset(0 60% 0 0);\"><\/span>\n<\/div><span class=\"iconify i--star text-lg md:text-sm text-gray-400\"><\/span><\/div>\n              <!-- carrier stars description -->\n              <div class=\"font-circular text-base font-medium text-gray-900 md:text-xs\">\n                Jerry rating              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"flex shrink flex-col gap-6\">\n          <!-- summary -->\n          <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3\">\n            <!-- summary title -->\n            <div class=\"font-circular text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 md:text-2xl md:leading-6\">\n              Our take            <\/div>\n            <!-- summary content -->\n            <div class=\"font-circular text-base font-normal text-gray-600\">\n              Bristol West insurance is an option for high-risk drivers who may struggle to buy insurance elsewhere. This insurer offers some discounts and coverage add-ons, but more customizable coverage may be available elsewhere.            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <!-- pros & cons -->\n          <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-7 md:flex-row md:gap-6\">\n            <!-- pros -->\n            <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col gap-3 md:gap-4\">\n              <!-- pros title -->\n              <div class=\"flex flex-row items-center gap-3 border-b border-zinc-200 pb-4 md:pb-5\">\n                <span class=\"iconify i--thumb-up text-primary text-2xl\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"font-circular text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 md:text-2xl md:leading-6\">\n                  Pros                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <!-- pros content -->\n              <ul class=\"!m-0 flex list-disc flex-col gap-4 !pl-6\">\n                                  <li class=\"marker:text-primary\">\n                    <span class=\"font-circular relative left-2 text-base text-gray-600 md:text-sm md:leading-4\">May insure drivers with poor credit, DUIs and those who lack prior coverage.<\/span>\n                  <\/li>\n                                  <li class=\"marker:text-primary\">\n                    <span class=\"font-circular relative left-2 text-base text-gray-600 md:text-sm md:leading-4\">Can file SR-22s and FR-44s.<\/span>\n                  <\/li>\n                              <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- cons -->\n            <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col gap-3 md:gap-4\">\n              <!-- cons title -->\n              <div class=\"flex flex-row items-center gap-3 border-b border-zinc-200 pb-4 md:pb-5\">\n                <span class=\"iconify i--thumb-down text-primary text-2xl\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"font-circular text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 md:text-2xl md:leading-6\">\n                  Cons                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <!-- cons content -->\n              <ul class=\"!m-0 flex list-disc flex-col gap-4 !pl-6\">\n                                  <li class=\"marker:text-primary\">\n                    <span class=\"font-circular relative left-2 text-base text-gray-600 md:text-sm md:leading-4\">High volume of consumer complaints.<\/span>\n                  <\/li>\n                                  <li class=\"marker:text-primary\">\n                    <span class=\"font-circular relative left-2 text-base text-gray-600 md:text-sm md:leading-4\">Premiums may be high for drivers who aren\u2019t high risk.<\/span>\n                  <\/li>\n                                  <li class=\"marker:text-primary\">\n                    <span class=\"font-circular relative left-2 text-base text-gray-600 md:text-sm md:leading-4\">Fewer discounts than some competitors.<\/span>\n                  <\/li>\n                                  <li class=\"marker:text-primary\">\n                    <span class=\"font-circular relative left-2 text-base text-gray-600 md:text-sm md:leading-4\">Does not reward good driving behavior with lower premiums.<\/span>\n                  <\/li>\n                              <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"review\">Bristol West car insurance review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jerry rates Bristol West 3.4 stars out of 5. This score is lower than average compared to other insurers that Jerry rates and takes into account the insurer\u2019s pricing, industry ratings, consumer ratings, financial strength and national complaint data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bristol West is part of the <a href=\"\/reviews\/car-insurance\/farmers\/\" data-type=\"reviews\" data-id=\"48733\">Farmers<\/a> Insurance Group of Companies, meaning it\u2019s backed by one of the largest insurers in the United States. This no-frills insurer tailors its product to high-risk drivers who may struggle to find insurance but lacks discounts and coverage add-ons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bristol West may insure drivers who have a <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/what-is-a-dui\/\" data-type=\"car-insurance\" data-id=\"705\">DUI or DWI on their record<\/a> and can file an <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/sr-22-insurance\/\" data-type=\"car-insurance\" data-id=\"58404\">SR-22<\/a> or FR-44 on a driver\u2019s behalf. The insurer says it won\u2019t deny coverage to those with poor credit or who lack prior insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it has a good financial strength rating from AM Best, the company has more complaints than average with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drivers can get Bristol West <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/\">car insurance<\/a> online, over the phone or from an agent or broker. The insurer provides coverage in 43 states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-for\">Is Bristol West a good insurance company?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bristol West receives low marks from some customers, but may be a good fit for high-risk drivers who struggle to find coverage elsewhere and can afford a higher-than-average premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drivers who haven\u2019t <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/insurance-lapse\/\" data-type=\"car-insurance\" data-id=\"6300\">lost insurance<\/a> recently, have strong credit and a clean driving record may be offered more affordable coverage with a better-rated insurer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your driving record is less-than-perfect, it\u2019s a good idea to compare quotes from multiple insurers to find the most affordable option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-cta\"><div class=\"flex flex-col items-start gap-4 rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 px-12 py-8 md:flex-row md:items-center md:gap-14\"><div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"text-xl font-black text-gray-900\">SIMPLIFY YOUR CAR INSURANCE IN MINUTES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"flex-1\"><a href=\"\/signup\" class=\"bg-primary block w-full rounded-full px-14 py-2 text-center font-black text-white hover:no-underline\">Find savings now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost\">How much does Bristol West car insurance cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/average-car-insurance\/\">average cost<\/a> for state minimum car insurance coverage with Bristol West is 16.2% higher than the national average, according to aggregate data collected from over 400,000 policies quoted to real customers via Jerry in 2024 from 24 different insurance companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your premium is determined by a number of factors, including your age, location, the type and age of vehicle you drive, your driving record, other drivers on your policy and the amount of coverage you require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rates\">Bristol West car insurance rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at Bristol West\u2019s car insurance rates quoted for real Jerry customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-show-load-more=\"false\" class=\"group wp-block-jerry-live-table\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;data&quot;:[{&quot;averagePremiumAfterJerry&quot;:&quot;$73&quot;,&quot;carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel&quot;:&quot;Honda Civic Ex Sedan 4DR FWD&quot;,&quot;fullCoverage&quot;:&quot;No&quot;,&quot;quotingAt&quot;:&quot;12\\\/04\\\/25&quot;},{&quot;averagePremiumAfterJerry&quot;:&quot;$312&quot;,&quot;carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel&quot;:&quot;Nissan Rogue S 4DR Wagon\\\/Sport Utility 4WD&quot;,&quot;fullCoverage&quot;:&quot;Yes&quot;,&quot;quotingAt&quot;:&quot;12\\\/04\\\/25&quot;},{&quot;averagePremiumAfterJerry&quot;:&quot;$155&quot;,&quot;carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel&quot;:&quot;Chevrolet Cobalt Lt &quot;,&quot;fullCoverage&quot;:&quot;No&quot;,&quot;quotingAt&quot;:&quot;12\\\/04\\\/25&quot;},{&quot;averagePremiumAfterJerry&quot;:&quot;$101&quot;,&quot;carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel&quot;:&quot;BMW X6 M 4DR Wagon\\\/Sport Utility 4WD&quot;,&quot;fullCoverage&quot;:&quot;No&quot;,&quot;quotingAt&quot;:&quot;12\\\/04\\\/25&quot;},{&quot;averagePremiumAfterJerry&quot;:&quot;$495&quot;,&quot;carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel&quot;:&quot;Honda Civic Lx Sedan 4DR FWD&quot;,&quot;fullCoverage&quot;:&quot;Yes&quot;,&quot;quotingAt&quot;:&quot;12\\\/04\\\/25&quot;},{&quot;averagePremiumAfterJerry&quot;:&quot;$466&quot;,&quot;carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel&quot;:&quot;Acura Ilx Premium Sedan 4DR FWD&quot;,&quot;fullCoverage&quot;:&quot;Yes&quot;,&quot;quotingAt&quot;:&quot;12\\\/04\\\/25&quot;},{&quot;averagePremiumAfterJerry&quot;:&quot;$509&quot;,&quot;carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel&quot;:&quot;Ford Crown Vic Police Int Sedan 4DR&quot;,&quot;fullCoverage&quot;:&quot;Yes&quot;,&quot;quotingAt&quot;:&quot;12\\\/04\\\/25&quot;},{&quot;averagePremiumAfterJerry&quot;:&quot;$393&quot;,&quot;carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel&quot;:&quot;Tesla Model Y 4DR Wagon\\\/Sport Utility 4WD&quot;,&quot;fullCoverage&quot;:&quot;Yes&quot;,&quot;quotingAt&quot;:&quot;12\\\/04\\\/25&quot;},{&quot;averagePremiumAfterJerry&quot;:&quot;$120&quot;,&quot;carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel&quot;:&quot;Acura Mdx &quot;,&quot;fullCoverage&quot;:&quot;No&quot;,&quot;quotingAt&quot;:&quot;12\\\/04\\\/25&quot;},{&quot;averagePremiumAfterJerry&quot;:&quot;$551&quot;,&quot;carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel&quot;:&quot;Kia Optima Lx Sedan 4DR FWD&quot;,&quot;fullCoverage&quot;:&quot;Yes&quot;,&quot;quotingAt&quot;:&quot;12\\\/04\\\/25&quot;}],&quot;isExpandable&quot;:false,&quot;isExpanded&quot;:true,&quot;limitForExpanding&quot;:null,&quot;searchText&quot;:null}\" data-wp-interactive=\"jerry\/live-table\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\" data-wp-bind--data-show-load-more=\"state.showLoadMore\">\n  \n  <div class=\"relative max-md:mx-full-bleed block\">\n    <figure class=\"live-table-header wp-block-table sticky top-0 z-[2] !overflow-x-hidden bg-white md:static\">\n      <table>\n            <thead >\n      <tr>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Avg Monthly Quote  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Car Make Model Trim  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Has Full Coverage  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Date of Quote  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n          <\/table>\n    <\/figure>\n\n    <figure class=\"live-table-body wp-block-table overflow-auto group-data-[show-load-more=true]:pb-4\">\n      <table>\n            <thead class=\"pointer-events-none invisible select-none leading-[0]\">\n      <tr>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Avg Monthly Quote  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Car Make Model Trim  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Has Full Coverage  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n                  <th class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content !h-0 !py-0\">\n  <div class=\"flex gap-2 items-center justify-start\">\n    Date of Quote  <\/div>\n<\/th>\n              <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n          <template data-wp-each=\"state.displayData\">\n            <tr>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.averagePremiumAfterJerry\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.fullCoverage\"><\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.quotingAt\"><\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          <\/template>\n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.averagePremiumAfterJerry\">$73<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel\">Honda Civic Ex Sedan 4DR FWD<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.fullCoverage\">No<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.quotingAt\">12\/04\/25<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.averagePremiumAfterJerry\">$312<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel\">Nissan Rogue S 4DR Wagon\/Sport Utility 4WD<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.fullCoverage\">Yes<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.quotingAt\">12\/04\/25<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.averagePremiumAfterJerry\">$155<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel\">Chevrolet Cobalt Lt <\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.fullCoverage\">No<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.quotingAt\">12\/04\/25<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.averagePremiumAfterJerry\">$101<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel\">BMW X6 M 4DR Wagon\/Sport Utility 4WD<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.fullCoverage\">No<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.quotingAt\">12\/04\/25<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.averagePremiumAfterJerry\">$495<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel\">Honda Civic Lx Sedan 4DR FWD<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.fullCoverage\">Yes<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.quotingAt\">12\/04\/25<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.averagePremiumAfterJerry\">$466<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel\">Acura Ilx Premium Sedan 4DR FWD<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.fullCoverage\">Yes<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.quotingAt\">12\/04\/25<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.averagePremiumAfterJerry\">$509<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel\">Ford Crown Vic Police Int Sedan 4DR<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.fullCoverage\">Yes<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.quotingAt\">12\/04\/25<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.averagePremiumAfterJerry\">$393<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel\">Tesla Model Y 4DR Wagon\/Sport Utility 4WD<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.fullCoverage\">Yes<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.quotingAt\">12\/04\/25<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.averagePremiumAfterJerry\">$120<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel\">Acura Mdx <\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.fullCoverage\">No<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.quotingAt\">12\/04\/25<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n            <tr data-wp-each-child>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.averagePremiumAfterJerry\">$551<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.carMakeAndBaseModelAndSubModel\">Kia Optima Lx Sedan 4DR FWD<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.fullCoverage\">Yes<\/td>\n                              <td class=\"wp-block-table__cell-content has-text-align-left\" data-wp-text=\"context.item.quotingAt\">12\/04\/25<\/td>\n                          <\/tr>\n          \n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/figure>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n  \n  \n      <div class=\"flex flex-row my-3 gap-2 items-center font-body text-slate-500\">\n      <span class=\"iconify i--refresh text-sm\"><\/span>\n      <span class=\"text-xs\">Last Updated December 2025<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"discounts\">Bristol West car insurance discounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drivers covered by Bristol West can get discounts for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signing up for automatic premium payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Going paperless.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining a good driving record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buying multiple policies with Bristol West, Farmers or Foremost Insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Bristol West offer insurance based on driving behavior?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bristol West does not price insurance based on driving behavior, according to a customer service representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other insurers let you use their mobile app to track your driving behavior and may reward good drivers with lower premiums. Though Bristol West has a well-rated mobile app, it doesn\u2019t include this feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coverage-options\">Bristol West car insurance coverage options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most insurers, Bristol West offers collision, comprehensive, liability for bodily injury, liability for property damage, medical expense, personal injury protection and uninsured\/underinsured motorist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-accordion\">\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Coverage definitions      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Coverage<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Definition<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/collision-insurance\/\">Collision insurance<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">An optional coverage type that pays to repair or replace your car if it\u2019s damaged in a collision with another vehicle. You can only file an accident-related claim for your vehicle\u2019s repairs if your policy has collision coverage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/comprehensive-insurance\/\">Comprehensive insurance<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">An optional coverage type that covers damage to your vehicle caused by non-collision hazards, such as car theft, falling tree branches, hail and other unexpected events.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/bodily-injury-liability\/\"><\/a><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/bodily-injury-liability\/\">Bodily injury liability (BI)<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pays others\u2019 medical costs in an accident you cause, up to your policy limits. It\u2019s mandatory in most states.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/property-damage-liability-car-insurance\/\"><\/a><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/property-damage-liability-car-insurance\/\">Property damage liability (PD)<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pays for repairs or replacements of any vehicles or objects you damage in a crash, up to your policy limits. It\u2019s mandatory in most states.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/personal-injury-protection-insurance\/\">Personal injury protection (PIP)<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Helps cover medical expenses for you and your passengers after a car accident, regardless of who caused it. This is required in some states.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/what-is-medical-payments-coverage\/\">Medical payments<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Additional coverage outside of PIP that pays for medical care for you and your passengers after an accident, regardless of who caused it. This is optional in most states.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/uninsured-motorist-coverage\/\"><\/a><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/uninsured-motorist-coverage\/\">Uninsured\/underinsured motorist coverage (UM\/UIM)<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Covers you, your passengers and any property damage in a case where the other driver is at fault but doesn\u2019t have insurance, or carries insufficient coverage to pay for your costs. This is required in some states.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This insurer also provides the following coverages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insurance for drivers with your permission to use the vehicle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rental car inclusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional rideshare add-on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bristol West may also offer roadside assistance, <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/accident-forgiveness\/\">accident forgiveness<\/a> and replace your car with a new one of the same make and model if it\u2019s damaged, according to a customer service representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"industry-ratings\">Industry ratings of Bristol West car insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bristol West isn\u2019t listed on some industry reports, including J.D. Power\u2019s consumer satisfaction studies and the CRASH Network report card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rating<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bristol West<\/strong>&#8216;<strong>s score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NAIC consumer complaint index<\/td><td>High.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AM Best<\/td><td>A.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-accordion\">\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        <strong>NAIC details<\/strong>      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Bristol West has had a higher-than-average complaint index between 2021 and 2023, according to the NAIC. This means the insurer has received more consumer complaints than is expected for a company of its size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Qualitative rating<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3-year consumer complaint index<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">High<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Above 1.5.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Moderately high<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 to 1.5.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">About average<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Near 1.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Moderately low<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 to 0.5.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Low<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0.5 to 0.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>The <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/content.naic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>NAIC<\/em><\/a><em> is the member group for state insurance commissioners in the United States. It makes recommendations, analyzes insurer financial filings, maintains reporting and more for insurance regulators.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-accordion\">\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        <strong>AM Best details<\/strong>      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Bristol West received an A from AM Best, which means it has excellent financial strength and ability to pay out claims. Being a part of the Farmer\u2019s Insurance family likely helps in this regard.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"b36e2270-b29e-40e0-ac60-af935e32ea74\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"AM Best Ratings\"><\/div><script>window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',()=>{!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");})<\/script>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.ambest.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>AM Best<\/em><\/a><em> is a credit rating agency that specializes in insurers\u2019 ability to meet their financial obligations.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"customer-reviews\">Customer reviews of Bristol West<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More than a thousand Jerry customers who have used and reviewed Bristol West\u2019s auto insurance have rated the company well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-carrier-reviews-survey-results\">\n  <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 md:gap-5 mb-4\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\">\n      <!-- title -->\n      <div class=\"font-circular text-2xl font-medium\">\n              <\/div>\n\n      <!-- description -->\n      <div class=\"font-circular text-base\">\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- card -->\n    <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-5 rounded-2xl border border-zinc-300 md:flex-row\">\n      <!-- carrier image & average rating -->\n      <div class=\"flex flex-col items-center gap-6 md:gap-3 md:px-4 md:pb-7\">\n        <!-- carrier image -->\n        <div class=\"flex w-full items-center justify-center border-b border-zinc-300 p-3\">\n          <div class=\"flex aspect-[2\/1] w-[240px] items-center justify-center overflow-hidden md:aspect-[18\/7] md:w-[180px]\">\n                          <img decoding=\"async\"\n                class=\"max-h-full max-w-full\"\n                src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bristol-west-300x74.png\"\n                alt=\"Bristol West\"\n              fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- average rating -->\n        <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3 items-center\">\n          <div class=\"font-body text-8xl font-semibold leading-[90px] md:text-7xl\">\n            4.5          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"flex space-x-1 space-x-2\"><span class=\"iconify i--star text-base text-primary\"><\/span><span class=\"iconify i--star text-base text-primary\"><\/span><span class=\"iconify i--star text-base text-primary\"><\/span><span class=\"iconify i--star text-base text-primary\"><\/span><div class=\"relative inline-block leading-[0]\">\n  <span class=\"iconify i--star text-base text-gray-400\"><\/span>\n  <span class=\"iconify i--star text-base text-primary absolute inset-0\" style=\"clip-path: inset(0 53.192670738479% 0 0);\"><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n          <div class=\"font-body text-base text-gray-600\">\n            1,801 Reviews\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- ratings -->\n      <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col items-center gap-5 px-8 pb-14 md:items-start md:pb-6 md:pl-0 md:pt-8\">\n        <!-- ratings title -->\n        <div class=\"font-circular hidden text-2xl font-medium text-gray-900 md:block\">\n          Jerry customer reviews of Bristol West        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- ratings bars -->\n        <div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-3.5\">\n                                  <div class=\"font-body flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 text-base text-gray-600 md:gap-3.5\">\n              <div class=\"w-14\">\n                5 Stars              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"relative h-3 flex-1 shrink overflow-hidden rounded-full bg-slate-100\">\n                <div class=\"bg-primary absolute h-full rounded-full\" style=\"width: 70.072182121044%\"><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"w-10\">\n                70%\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"font-body flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 text-base text-gray-600 md:gap-3.5\">\n              <div class=\"w-14\">\n                4 Stars              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"relative h-3 flex-1 shrink overflow-hidden rounded-full bg-slate-100\">\n                <div class=\"bg-primary absolute h-full rounded-full\" style=\"width: 15.047196002221%\"><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"w-10\">\n                15%\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"font-body flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 text-base text-gray-600 md:gap-3.5\">\n              <div class=\"w-14\">\n                3 Stars              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"relative h-3 flex-1 shrink overflow-hidden rounded-full bg-slate-100\">\n                <div class=\"bg-primary absolute h-full rounded-full\" style=\"width: 9.2171016102165%\"><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"w-10\">\n                9%\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"font-body flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 text-base text-gray-600 md:gap-3.5\">\n              <div class=\"w-14\">\n                2 Stars              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"relative h-3 flex-1 shrink overflow-hidden rounded-full bg-slate-100\">\n                <div class=\"bg-primary absolute h-full rounded-full\" style=\"width: 2.9428095502499%\"><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"w-10\">\n                3%\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"font-body flex flex-row items-center gap-2.5 text-base text-gray-600 md:gap-3.5\">\n              <div class=\"w-14\">\n                1 Star              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"relative h-3 flex-1 shrink overflow-hidden rounded-full bg-slate-100\">\n                <div class=\"bg-primary absolute h-full rounded-full\" style=\"width: 2.7207107162687%\"><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"w-10\">\n                3%\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- footer description -->\n    <div class=\"font-circular text-base text-slate-500 pb-4\">\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-contact\">How to contact Bristol West<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Policyholders can <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/car-insurance-claim\/\" data-type=\"car-insurance\" data-id=\"23084\">file a claim<\/a>, review claim status, make payments, view policy information and manage their accounts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolwest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.bristolwest.com\/<\/a> or on the company\u2019s mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are Bristol West\u2019s phone numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Customer service and phone payments:<\/strong> 1-888-888-0080.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>File a claim:<\/strong> 1-800-274-7865.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"!mbs-12 !mbe-12 wp-block-jerry-faqs\">\n  <!-- Title -->\n    <h2 class=\"medium-title text-black mb-1.5 pt-12 uppercase\">\n    FAQ  <\/h2>\n  \n  <!-- Accordion -->\n  \n<div class=\"max-w-screen-lg my-6 [&amp;_li:last-child]:border-b-0\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jerry-accordion\">\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        How much is full coverage for Bristol West insurance?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>As of December 2024, the average cost for minimum coverage auto insurance quoted by Jerry with Bristol West is $249 per month. Your premium may be higher or lower. <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/how-is-car-insurance-calculated\/\">Factors that affect your rate<\/a> include your driving record, claim history, age, location, vehicle, credit history and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        How can I file a claim with Bristol West?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Policyholders can file a claim at any time online or from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST over the phone. The phone number for Bristol West\u2019s claims department is 1-800-274-7865.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-circular flex cursor-pointer list-none flex-col items-start gap-1 border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 md:flex-row md:gap-5 wp-block-jerry-accordion-item\" data-wp-interactive=\"accordion-item\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.onInit\">\n  <!-- Accessory -->\n  \n  <div class=\"flex flex-1 flex-col text-gray-600\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-row items-start justify-between gap-4\">\n      <!-- Title -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-q align-middle text-black font-medium\">\n        Does Bristol West offer high-risk insurance?      <\/span>\n\n      <!-- Icon -->\n      <span class=\"accordion-i text-black font-medium mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0 align-middle transition iconify i--chevron-down\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Content -->\n    \n<div class=\"jerry-block-content accordion-a mt-5 hidden\">\n<p>Bristol West provides coverage for high-risk drivers. The insurer says it can file SR-22s and FR-44s on behalf of drivers who need them. The company also says it may insure drivers with no prior coverage, DUIs and low credit scores.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n  <!-- Contact link -->\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We looked at over 400,000 actual policies quotes from real Jerry customers during 2024 across 24 different insurance companies. The pricing data included both those with clean driving records as well as those with a violation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we rate car insurance companies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jerry\u2019s team of car insurance expert writers and editors analyze real customer ratings and industry reports to get a holistic view of an insurer\u2019s performance. Our rubric emphasizes the shopping and claims experiences, customer complaints and reviews, repair shops\u2019 evaluations of insurers, policy and quote pricing, and state availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We regularly reassess insurers\u2019 star ratings and fact-check these reviews to ensure they\u2019re accurate and up-to-date.<br>These individual factors roll up into one weighting system as follows:<br>20% Financial strength.<br>20% Complaints.<br>20% Industry ratings.<br>20% Customer ratings.<br>20% Cost and discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"d90dc561-6db9-4e6c-830b-45df4dfa0d8c\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Methodology\"><\/div><script>window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',()=>{!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");})<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-meet-experts\" data-wp-interactive=\"jerry\/meet-experts\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;modalVisible&quot;:false}\">\n  <div class=\"font-circular text-2xl font-extrabold text-slate-900\">Expert-driven. 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