{"id":7859,"date":"2024-11-08T00:07:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T08:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"\/wp-site\/?p=7859"},"modified":"2025-06-15T19:52:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T02:52:52","slug":"seniors-car-insurance","status":"publish","type":"car-insurance","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/car-insurance\/seniors-car-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Car Insurance for Seniors in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Drivers aged 75 and older see higher <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/\">car insurance<\/a> rates than middle-aged drivers, but many senior drivers have found affordable car insurance with companies like <a href=\"\/reviews\/car-insurance\/nationwide\/\">Nationwide<\/a>, \u200b\u200b<a href=\"\/reviews\/car-insurance\/travelers\/\">Travelers<\/a>, <a href=\"\/reviews\/car-insurance\/geico\/\">GEICO<\/a>, and AARP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"The-top-five-best-car-insurance-companies-for-seniors\">The top five best car insurance companies for seniors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s our list of the<a href=\"\/car-insurance\/best-car-insurance-companies\/\"> best auto insurance companies <\/a>for seniors. While you should still shop around for quotes before settling for the provider with the best rates or customer satisfaction rating, these insurance options are a great place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-card\"><div class=\"shadow-variant-card relative overflow-hidden rounded-xl p-8\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3\"><span class=\"text-lg font-medium text-slate-900\">Nationwide: Cheap car insurance for low-mileage drivers<\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content text-sm text-slate-700\">\n<p><strong>Average monthly rate<\/strong>: $129<br><br><strong>Pro<\/strong>: Seniors who drive less than 13,000 miles per year can save an average of $450 to $540 with the SmartMiles\u00ae pay-per-mile insurance program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Con<\/strong>: Nationwide isn\u2019t available in Alaska, Hawaii, Louisiana, or Massachusetts.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>See more ratings<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Rating<\/th><th>Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Jerry rating<\/td><td>96\/100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>J.D. Power customer satisfaction rating<\/td><td>861\/1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>J.D. Power claims satisfaction rating<\/td><td>868\/1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NAIC complaint index<\/td><td>1.23 (above average)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-card\"><div class=\"shadow-variant-card relative overflow-hidden rounded-xl p-8\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3\"><span class=\"text-lg font-medium text-slate-900\">GEICO: Seniors can get guaranteed policy renewal for life<\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content text-sm text-slate-700\">\n<p><strong>Average monthly rate<\/strong>: $257<br><br><strong>Pro<\/strong>: GEICO\u2019s unique Prime Time contract offers guaranteed policy renewal for drivers with clean records over 50.<br><br><strong>Con<\/strong>: The Prime Time offer is only available in 30 states, and drivers with at-fault accidents may see their rates increase significantly.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>See more ratings<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rating<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Jerry rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">96\/100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">J.D. Power customer satisfaction rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">861\/1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">J.D. Power claims satisfaction rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">868\/1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NAIC complaint index<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.23 (above average)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-card\"><div class=\"shadow-variant-card relative overflow-hidden rounded-xl p-8\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3\"><span class=\"text-lg font-medium text-slate-900\">State Farm: Best auto insurance for old-school shoppers<\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content text-sm text-slate-700\">\n<p><strong>Average monthly rate<\/strong>: $121<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro<\/strong>: You can only purchase a State Farm policy through a local agent, which makes it ideal for tech-averse seniors.<br><br><strong>Con<\/strong>: State Farm is missing some key benefits like accident forgiveness and diminishing deductibles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>See more ratings<\/summary>\n<p><\/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\">Rating<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Jerry rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">81\/100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">J.D. Power customer satisfaction rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">877\/1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">J.D. Power claims satisfaction rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">882\/1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NAIC complaint index<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.48 (above average)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-card\"><div class=\"shadow-variant-card relative overflow-hidden rounded-xl p-8\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3\"><span class=\"text-lg font-medium text-slate-900\">Travelers: Best car insurance options for seniors in Florida<\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content text-sm text-slate-700\">\n<p><strong>Average rate<\/strong>: $114<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro<\/strong>: Travelers offers the lowest average rates for drivers over age 55 in Florida.<br><br><strong>Con<\/strong>: Customers report higher-than-average complaints with Travelers\u2019 claims process.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>See more ratings<\/summary>\n<p><\/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\">Rating<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Jerry rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">93\/100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">J.D. Power customer satisfaction rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">848\/1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">J.D. Power claims satisfaction rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">854\/1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NAIC complaint index<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.09 (above average)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-card\"><div class=\"shadow-variant-card relative overflow-hidden rounded-xl p-8\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3\"><span class=\"text-lg font-medium text-slate-900\">AARP: Insurance provider with the best perks and benefits<\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content text-sm text-slate-700\">\n<p><strong>Average rate<\/strong>: $197<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro<\/strong>: AARP offers members auto insurance policies through The Hartford, which include free benefits like new car replacement, accident forgiveness, lifetime car repair assurance, and RecoverCare, which pays for things you can\u2019t do after an accident, such as house and yard work.<br><br><strong>Con<\/strong>: The Hartford has a higher than average rate of consumer complaints.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>See more ratings<\/summary>\n<p><\/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\">Rating<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Jerry rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">85\/100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">J.D. Power customer satisfaction rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">887\/1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">J.D. Power claims satisfaction rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">869\/1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NAIC complaint index<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.12 (above average)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Honorable mention<\/strong>: Are you a veteran? USAA offers affordable senior car insurance for active-duty military members, veterans, and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-shop-for-car-insurance-for-seniors\">How to shop for car insurance for seniors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we age, our bodies change in ways that make driving more difficult. Mature drivers may experience decreased mobility, difficulty hearing or seeing, and slower reaction times, all of which can contribute to higher car insurance costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for a company that will help you save on your insurance premium. The easiest way to do this is to <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/car-insurance-quotes\/\">compare car insurance quotes<\/a> with at least 3 providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-card\"><div class=\"shadow-variant-card relative overflow-hidden rounded-xl p-8\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3\"><span class=\"text-lg font-medium text-slate-900\">Prefer talking to a live agent?<\/span><div class=\"jerry-block-content text-sm text-slate-700\">\n<p>Jerry\u2019s team of 100+ licensed insurance agents is available by phone, text, chat, and email to answer your coverage questions, help you make changes to your policy, or find you the best rate.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phone: 1-833-445-3779 (8am &#8211; 8:30pm, 7 days a week)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hi@getjerry.com\">hi@getjerry.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\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\/insured?service=insurance \" 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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential car insurance for seniors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all other drivers, senior drivers will be required to purchase at least state minimum car insurance. Mature drivers who have a financed or leased vehicle will usually also be required to purchase a<a href=\"\/car-insurance\/what-does-full-coverage-car-insurance-cover\/\"> full-coverage car insurance policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, senior drivers are particularly susceptible to severe injuries in the event of a car accident. This makes some other coverage options worth it for older drivers, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-bullet-list\"><ul class=\"bullet-list !m-0 flex list-none flex-col gap-5 !p-0\"><li class=\"flex flex-row\"><span class=\"iconify i--circle-check text-primary rotate-0 text-base mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span><span class=\"flex flex-col\"><span class=\"text-base\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/personal-injury-protection-insurance\/\">Personal injury protection<\/a> (PIP): PIP offers more medical coverage for senior drivers and can help to pay expensive medical bills after an accident.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"flex flex-row\"><span class=\"iconify i--circle-check text-primary rotate-0 text-base mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span><span class=\"flex flex-col\"><span class=\"text-base\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/what-is-medical-payments-coverage\/\">Medical payments<\/a> (MedPay): Similar to PIP, but less comprehensive, MedPay helps drivers cover medical expenses, including hospital bills, rehabilitation costs, and even funeral expenses.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"flex flex-row\"><span class=\"iconify i--circle-check text-primary rotate-0 text-base mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span><span class=\"flex flex-col\"><span class=\"text-base\"><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/uninsured-motorist-coverage\/\">Uninsured motorist coverage<\/a>: Uninsured motorist coverage helps drivers pay medical expenses after an accident with an uninsured driver.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these extra medical protections, seniors might choose to add roadside assistance to their policy. Roadside assistance comes in handy if you\u2019re stuck with a flat tire, a dead battery, or a similar type of vehicle issue without a way to get home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"The-average-cost-of-car-insurance-for-seniors\">The average cost of car insurance for seniors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Seniors can expect to pay an average of approximately $1,500 to $1,800 per year for car insurance.<br><br>However, in most states, your age can play a significant role in your rate. You\u2019ll start to see increases in your auto insurance rates once you hit 75, and drivers over 85 pay the highest premiums of all older adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/average-car-insurance\/\">What&#8217;s the average cost of car insurance?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is true for two reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-bullet-list\"><ul class=\"bullet-list !m-0 flex list-none flex-col gap-5 !p-0\"><li class=\"flex flex-row\"><span class=\"iconify i--circle-check text-primary rotate-0 text-base mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span><span class=\"flex flex-col\"><span class=\"text-base\"><strong>Older adults are less likely to survive a car accident:<\/strong> While seniors aren\u2019t as likely to get into car accidents as other age groups, drivers over 55 are more likely to sustain serious bodily injuries when they do encounter car crashes.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"flex flex-row\"><span class=\"iconify i--circle-check text-primary rotate-0 text-base mr-4 mt-1 shrink-0\"><\/span><span class=\"flex flex-col\"><span class=\"text-base\"><strong>Older drivers are more likely to drive unsafe vehicles:<\/strong> According to recent studies, drivers aged 70+ are more likely to drive older vehicles without essential safety features like electronic stability control and side airbags. These vehicles are more expensive to insure because they\u2019re riskier to drive.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you a broader picture, here\u2019s how much senior drivers pay for their car insurance on average.<\/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\">Age<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Average monthly premium<\/th><th>Average annual premium<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">55<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$145<\/td><td>$1,738<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">56<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$146<\/td><td>$1,756<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">57<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$140<\/td><td>$1,675<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">58<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$143<\/td><td>$1,711<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">59<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$134<\/td><td>$1,613<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">60<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$138<\/td><td>$1,651<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">61<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$134<\/td><td>$1,609<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">62<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$135<\/td><td>$1,620<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">63<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$133<\/td><td>$1,595<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">64<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$137<\/td><td>$1,645<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">65<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$137<\/td><td>$1,642<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">66<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$134<\/td><td>$1,607<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">67<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$135<\/td><td>$1,620<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">68<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$145<\/td><td>$1,742<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">69<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$134<\/td><td>$1,609<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">70<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$136<\/td><td>$1,626<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">71<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$146<\/td><td>$1,757<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">72<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$131<\/td><td>$1,572<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">73<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$146<\/td><td>$1,748<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">74<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$148<\/td><td>$1,779<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">75<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$150<\/td><td>$1,806<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">76<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$136<\/td><td>$1,633<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">77<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$162<\/td><td>$1,945<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">78<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$134<\/td><td>$1,610<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">79<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$136<\/td><td>$1,633<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">80<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$130<\/td><td>$1,557<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">81<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$151<\/td><td>$1,816<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">82<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$133<\/td><td>$1,591<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">83<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$139<\/td><td>$1,664<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">84<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$129<\/td><td>$1,545<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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\/insured?service=insurance \" 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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best ways to save on seniors&#8217; car insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to save money on senior car insurance, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduce your mileage<\/strong>: Seniors who drive less than 13,000 miles per year should consider a <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/low-mileage-car-insurance\/\">low-mileage policy<\/a> or a usage-based insurance program like Nationwide\u2019s SmartMiles or Allstate\u2019s Milewise. These programs offer cheap car insurance to drivers who don\u2019t spend much time on the road.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take a defensive driving course<\/strong>: In 34 states, drivers over 50 are guaranteed lower car insurance rates by taking a <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/what-is-defensive-driving\/\">defensive driving course<\/a>. Even outside of those 34 states, your insurance provider may offer a discount for taking a defensive driving class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask about a <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/safe-driver-discount\/\">safe driving discount<\/a>:<\/strong> Senior citizens who are considered safe drivers\u2014that is, those with a clean driving record, vehicle safety upgrades, and accident-free driving history\u2014can earn <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/car-insurance-discounts\/\">car insurance discounts<\/a> for their good driving habits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/car-and-home-insurance\/\">Bundle homeowners and auto insurance<\/a>:<\/strong> Drivers who choose to bundle their insurance with one provider may see lower insurance premiums due to bundling discounts. Some insurance providers may also allow you to bundle other types of insurance, like renters and life insurance, with your auto insurance policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opt for a safer vehicle<\/strong>: In some cases, a new car can significantly improve car insurance coverage rates. Try to opt for a vehicle with good anti-theft technology and lots of safety features, as these vehicles see lower rates. Some great newer vehicles with excellent safety features include the <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/subaru\/forester\/\">Subaru Forester <\/a>and the Mazda CX-5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask about other discounts<\/strong>: While senior discounts are rare in the car insurance world, some insurance companies offer other driver discounts, such as<a href=\"\/car-insurance\/what-is-telematics\/\"> telematics discounts<\/a> for good drivers and <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/military-discount-car-insurance\/\">military discounts<\/a> for veterans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increase your <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/car-insurance-deductible\/\">car insurance deductible<\/a>:<\/strong> If you need to lower your car insurance rates, one possible option is a higher car insurance deductible. Just remember that you\u2019ll be responsible for your deductible out-of-pocket in the event of an accident, so don\u2019t raise it higher than you can afford.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"!mbs-12 !mbe-12 wp-block-jerry-faqs 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 font-circular flex cursor-pointer flex-row items-start border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 is-style-accordion-item-box 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        \u200b\u200bWhich insurance company offers the cheapest car insurance for seniors?      <\/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>Unfortunately, no one car insurance company will offer the cheapest car insurance for seniors every time. However, providers like <a href=\"\/reviews\/car-insurance\/nationwide\/\">Nationwide<\/a>, \u200b\u200b<a href=\"\/reviews\/car-insurance\/travelers\">Travelers<\/a>, <a href=\"\/reviews\/car-insurance\/aaa\/\">AAA<\/a>, and AARP all offer affordable rates for many older drivers.<\/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 font-circular flex cursor-pointer flex-row items-start border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 is-style-accordion-item-box 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        Can you get cheap senior car insurance after a traffic violation?      <\/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>While it\u2019s harder to find affordable car insurance with any charge from a speeding ticket to a <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/what-is-a-dui\/\">DUI<\/a> on your driving record, it\u2019s still possible. Try using a car insurance broker like <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/\">Jerry <\/a>to shop around with several providers to get personalized quotes. This will give you a better idea of the rates you can expect to see.<\/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 font-circular flex cursor-pointer flex-row items-start border-b border-zinc-200 py-6 text-lg text-slate-500 is-style-accordion-item-box 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        Are senior drivers eligible for accident forgiveness?      <\/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>One of the perks of a clean driving record for drivers over 21\u2014including senior drivers\u2014is accident forgiveness. If you haven\u2019t had an at-fault accident on your driving record within the last five years, you could be eligible. Talk to your car insurance provider to learn more about your options.<\/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\" id=\"Methodology\">Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Insurance Research Team analyzes insurance products and services to drive insights and help consumers make informed purchase decisions. We analyzed over 25 million car insurance quotes and conducted the largest insurance shopping survey (over 15,000 customers surveyed and 85 carriers reviewed in the past 18 months). All average quote data is based on rates for single drivers with a clean record and a single car between the ages of 35 and 65.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We surveyed insurance policyholders for their experience with their insurers in the following areas: (1) insurance cost (2) customer service (3) insurance buying experience (4) insurance renewal experience (5) claim experience. In addition, we asked people what they like about their insurers and what areas in which their insurers could improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the quotes and sold policies included in this article, please note that personal information has been hidden. 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