The Best Cheap Car Insurance in Nebraska for 2021

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In Nebraska, all drivers must have liability insurance. This policy protects the other driver if you are at fault in an accident but does not cover your costs. So, it’s a smart idea to look for more comprehensive coverage to stay protected. In Nebraska, GEICO offers the cheapest average annual premium of $307 for state minimum coverage. Farmers Mutual of Nebraska’s average yearly cost of $334 is the most affordable rate in the state for a 50/100/50 liability-only package.

Average Cost for Liability Coverage

To find the best car insurance in Nebraska, MoneyGeek used factors like price, customer satisfaction, financial strength and claims experience to score each provider.

To score each criterion, MoneyGeek used information from J.D. Power’s U.S. Auto Insurance Study and AM Best’s financial strength ratings, along with unique data about pricing. MoneyGeek weighed each factor equally to arrive at the final score out of 100.

While USAA scores highly in many areas, this provider is only available to military members, veterans and their families.

Market Share by Company

According to 2018 data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the top-rated auto insurance companies in Nebraska are State Farm, Progressive, American Family, GEICO, Farmers Mutual of Nebraska, Iowa Farm Bureau, Nationwide, Allstate, USAA and Farmers Insurance. USAA is a company that offers insurance to members of the military and veterans and their families.

State Farm grabs the largest market share in Nebraska with 21.45%, followed by Progressive at 13.91% and American Family at 8.23%.

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MoneyGeek calculated the average 100/300/100 comprehensive and collision insurance rates for a typical 40-year-old male with a clean driving record with a Toyota Camry. Depending on your driving history, age and coverage level, your costs might be higher or lower than the Nebraska averages shown here.

• Average Driver: $923
• DUI: $1,648
• Speeding Ticket: $1,055
• Poor Credit Score: $1,628
• Seniors: $941
• Students: $2,287

Driving under the influence (DUI) can raise your car insurance rates. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 616 people died in alcohol-related car accidents in Nebraska from 2009-2018 and 3% of Nebraska drivers report driving after drinking too much within the last 30 days.

Getting a DUI can not only derail your life, but it is also expensive since it comes with fines and higher insurance rates. Consider the following auto insurance rates for drivers who receive a DUI in Nebraska.

Average Car Insurance Rates With a DUI

When it comes to getting a DUI, how much your rate will increase depends on your insurance company, your location and your driving history. If you don't want your rates to increase, don't drink and drive.

Distracted driving can cause your insurance rates to go up since driving while distracted can cause accidents. Nebraska state laws prohibits texting while driving, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

The following table shows estimates of what Nebraska residents can expect to pay for car insurance after receiving a ticket for speeding or distracted driving.

Average Car Insurance Rates With a Ticket

Your auto insurance rates will probably go up if you get a ticket for distracted driving or speeding, so drive safely to keep your rates affordable.

According to Experian, the average FICO score in Nebraska is 723. Credit scores help companies better predict insurance losses and can impact your rates. Generally, the higher your score, the lower the chances you'll file a claim and the lower your rates while the lower your score, the higher the odds you'll file a claim and the higher your rates.

Consider the following chart for an estimate of Nebraska auto insurance rates for people with low credit scores.

Average Car Insurance Rates for Drivers With Bad Credit

Raising your credit score can help lower your rates, so take the time to improve your score to save some money.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 12.3% of fatal car crashes in Nebraska in 2017 were caused by drivers over the age of 65.

Senior drivers should shop around to make sure they are getting the best rates. They should also ask for discounts for completing driver safety courses, discounts for driving infrequently and discounts for choosing a vehicle that has good safety features.

The following table is a general guideline of what seniors in Nebraska can expect when they go looking for the most affordable car insurance.

Average Car Insurance Rates for Seniors

In Nebraska, more than 166,500 licensed drivers are age 70 and older. Nebraska mandates that drivers 72 and older to complete license renewals in person. Nebraska also accepts requests for the DMV to do unsafe driver investigations on elderly drivers.

The Nebraska Department of Insurance suggests that it may be less expensive to buy and insure an older vehicle for a teen driver than to add the child to an existing policy. Nebraska puts restrictions on young drivers to save their lives while they're learning to drive.

Full-time college students from out of state who hold a valid driver's license do not need a Nebraska license to drive. Nebraska residents enrolled in an out-of-state school should let their insurance company know if the car will be used in another state more than 30 days a year and then adjust insurance coverage to meet the requirements of the state the student is living in temporarily.

The following table illustrates an estimation of what parents in Nebraska can expect to pay for their teen or college-aged student drivers.

Average Car Insurance Rates for Students

More than a dozen auto insurance companies offer discounts to veterans and active-duty military members in Nebraska. These include major carriers like Geico and AFI, as well as specialty companies that only work with active-duty military and veterans, such as USAA. Take into account the value of your car and your personal net worth when shopping for the best rate on auto insurance in the state. It helps to get at least three quotes for a decent comparison. Your military discount is usually automatic and you only need to show proof of service. To get the best rate, you'll need to show a good driving record as well.

With insurance coverage, the military personnel who are stationed at a base in Nebraska, but are not legal state residents, can still drive on their valid out-of-state plates. For everyone else, registering a vehicle online takes only a few minutes through the Nebraska DMV.

Consider the following table for estimates of what military members and veterans can expect to pay for auto insurance in Nebraska.

Average Rates for Nebraska service members

25 years$1,355
50 years$1,043

25 years$1,284
50 years$1,057

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