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Get Cheap Car Insurance in New London County, CT

We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in New London County save up to 29.9% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in New London County

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in New London County for a driver with a good record seeking minimum coverage on a mid-grade used vehicle. Values are estimated, and premiums may be lower or higher, but should be in an accurate order for a good driver. In general, drivers with good records will get the best prices through Kemper, followed by State Farm, Safeco Insurance, and Travelers.

 
New London County Insurer Monthly Cost
Kemper $70
State Farm $81
Safeco Insurance $82
Travelers $82

Savings for Every Kind of New London County Driver

The table shows how much the average auto insurance customer in New London County might save by following our recommendations.

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average New London County driver will save about 29% on car insurance. This isn’t marketing: this is unbiased data with no financial influence. The best auto insurance company depends on factors such as your driving record, home location, credit score, marital status, and age. The average driver will find themselves saving $578 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some New London County residents are paying out over $1,973 extra every year for auto insurance in New London County. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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New London County, CT Savings / Yr.
Drivers with good records
$578
Drivers with accidents
$801
Drivers with speeding tickets
$557
Drivers with a DUI conviction
$930
Young drivers
$2,188
Married drivers
$524
Drivers with bad credit
$881

New London County Car Insurance vs. Connecticut

People living in New London County pay an average of 1.96% more than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in New London County can expect to pay about $1,351 per year, or $1,973 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Kemper will be the cheapest provider in New London County for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by New London County Neighborhood

New London County, CT map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within New London County?

The map shows insurance prices in and around New London County, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $691 per year within the county boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $2,500 to a low of $1,809. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the South area, and lower for those with homes in the East parts of New London County.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in New London County

We have analyzed insurance costs for auto insurance customers based on the major variables that impact pricing. The results of our analysis are below, including US dollar savings. What about when you meet one or more of the criteria? For example, if you have both a DUI and a speeding ticket? Simply start with the New London County insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in New London County

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Kemper is the best option, with annual savings of $578 over the average New London County car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $116 per month, as our baseline for pricing in New London County. Travelers, Kemper, and MetLife are all good choices for quotes if you have a clean record. See also the best providers for married people if you are married, and look for repeated company names.

The best car insurance provider for New London County drivers with accidents on their records

In New London County getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 27% for a yearly cost of $2,687. That's $714 per year more than a driver with no at-fault crashes on their driving record might pay. To avoid paying out more than you need to, State Farm, Travelers, and Kemper are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, Kemper saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $801 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for New London County drivers with speeding tickets

>Kemper gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $557 better than other car insurance companies.

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Depending on the insurance company, a speeding ticket can actually raise insurance premiums more than getting in an accident. In New London County, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $321. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Geico, and Kemper for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $2,294 per year.

The best auto insurance for New London County drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $3,250 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $1,277 more than a driver with no major issues. State Farm, Travelers, and Plymouth Rock Assurance penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from Travelers may cost the average person with a DUI about $930 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in New London County

In New London County, State Farm costs young drivers $2,188 less each year versus the average auto insurance bill.

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Teen drivers account for more than their share of accidents, and thus end up paying about 73% more for insurance than more mature drivers in New London County. With an average cost of $7,330 per year (for young drivers who aren't on a parent's plan), car insurance for inexperienced drivers can’t ever be called "cheap." A few companies like State Farm, Geico, and Nationwide try to attract these younger drivers with lower prices in the hopes that they will stay with the company.

The best marriage discounts for vehicle insurance in New London County

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $141. State Farm, Nationwide, and Travelers provided the largest discounts to couples living in New London County.

State Farm gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $524 saved each year compared to an average New London County couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in New London County for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $881 with Geico.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $1,088 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $3,061 in New London County. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from Geico, Safeco Insurance, and Plymouth Rock Assurance.

The best New London County car insurance company for customer service

Many car insurance companies over the years have struggled with customer service. In New London County, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) ranks Amica as the best. Another valuable metric: JD Power ranks Amica as the best provider in New London County.

Amica was the best company for customer service in New London County according to the NAIC.

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Recent price drops

Due to improvements in our tracking and methodology, we are unable to show price change data for the most recent year. This data will return next year (2023).

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During the Covid-19 pandemic a few insurance companies realized people were driving less and struggling overall. They proactively lowered their rates for many customers in New London County. We think helping communities in a time of need deserves special attention. Many insurance companies have advertisements telling us how much they care: we prefer to look at their actions.

The cheapest large national provider in New London County

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 32% of New London County residents who are renting, and don't plan to be in the county or state for very long. Or maybe national recognition and funds make people feel more secure with a large provider. Regardless, Travelers tends to have the lowest prices for most drivers.

For customers who prefer to work with large national providers, we recommend Travelers for pricing. The average New London County driver can expect to pay about $120 per month.

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What About USAA?

JD power consistently ranks USAA as the top car insurance company in the United States. We don’t compare their rates because most people can’t sign up. USAA only allows active military members and their spouses and children to apply. In New London County, USAA has the best prices for drivers with accidents, married couples, drivers with bad credit, drivers with speeding tickets, good drivers, young drivers, and drivers with a DUI conviction.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around New London County

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in New London County?

On average, car insurance in New London County is more expensive than the rest of the state. These high prices are no mystery to us. Coverage Watch tracks car insurance costs and uses a complex AI that finds related variables, and has determined car insurance prices in the county are influenced by the following factors:

  • The average commute time in New London County is 29 minutes, which is a little less than average for a driver in the state.
  • Connecticut state insurance regulations may require higher prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in New London County are higher than average in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are very high, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of D according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • New London County is one of the most densely populated areas in the state. The county’s density could result in a price increase for drivers.

As a result of these and other factors, the average cost of car insurance in New London County is $113 per month for minimum coverage and $164 per month for full coverage. Costs vary widely based on your situation, and will likely be lower if you have a clean driving record and follow our insurance company research to find the best car insurance company for you.

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* Who is the average New London County driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central New London County with good (but not perfect) credit driving a used midsized sedan. Data sources: proprietary data collection and analysis, unique to CoverageWatch.org All content copyright CoverageWatch.org. Journalists and other websites are free to cite any data with attribution.