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We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in Notre Dame save up to 31.9% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Notre Dame

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Notre Dame 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 State Farm, followed by Geico, Concord Group Insurance, and Kemper.

 
Notre Dame Insurer Monthly Cost
State Farm $36
Geico $37
Concord Group Insurance $40
Kemper $40

Savings for Every Kind of Notre Dame Driver

The table shows how much the average auto insurance customer in Notre Dame might save by following our recommendations.

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Notre Dame driver will save about 24% 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 $225 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Notre Dame residents are paying out over $920 extra every year for auto insurance in Notre Dame. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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Notre Dame, ME Savings / Yr.
Drivers with good records
$225
Drivers with accidents
$319
Drivers with speeding tickets
$289
Drivers with a DUI conviction
$294
Young drivers
$934
Married drivers
$194
Drivers with bad credit
$410

Notre Dame Car Insurance vs. Maine

People living in Notre Dame pay an average of 2.79% less than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Notre Dame can expect to pay about $512 per year, or $920 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Travelers will be the cheapest provider in Notre Dame for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by Notre Dame Neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Notre Dame?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Notre Dame, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $0 per year within the city boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $920 to a low of $920. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the Central area, and lower for those with homes in the Central parts of Notre Dame.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Notre Dame

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 Notre Dame insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Notre Dame

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Travelers is the best option, with annual savings of $225 over the average Notre Dame car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $58 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Notre Dame. Travelers, Concord Group Insurance, and Kemper 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 Notre Dame drivers with accidents on their records

In Notre Dame getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 32% for a yearly cost of $1,353. That's $434 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 Concord Group Insurance are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, State Farm saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $319 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Notre Dame drivers with speeding tickets

>Geico gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $289 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 Notre Dame, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $246. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Geico, and Concord Group Insurance for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $1,166 per year.

The best auto insurance for Notre Dame drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $1,356 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $436 more than a driver with no major issues. State Farm, Progressive, and Concord Group Insurance penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from Concord Group Insurance may cost the average person with a DUI about $294 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in Notre Dame

In Notre Dame, Concord Group Insurance costs young drivers $934 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 69% more for insurance than more mature drivers in Notre Dame. With an average cost of $2,926 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 Concord Group Insurance 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 Notre Dame

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $80. State Farm, Geico, and Concord Group Insurance provided the largest discounts to couples living in Notre Dame.

Concord Group Insurance gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $194 saved each year compared to an average Notre Dame couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Notre Dame for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $410 with Concord Group Insurance.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $657 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $1,577 in Notre Dame. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from Geico, Travelers, and Concord Group Insurance.

The best Notre Dame car insurance company for customer service

Many car insurance companies over the years have struggled with customer service. In Notre Dame, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) ranks Nationwide as the best. Another valuable metric: JD Power ranks State Farm as the best provider in Notre Dame.

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame. 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 Notre Dame

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 23% of Notre Dame residents who are renting, and don't plan to be in the city 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 Notre Dame driver can expect to pay about $60 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 Notre Dame, USAA has the best prices for drivers with bad credit, drivers with speeding tickets, drivers with a DUI conviction, young drivers, good drivers, drivers with accidents, and married couples.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around Notre Dame

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Notre Dame?

On average, car insurance in Notre Dame is actually less expensive than the rest of the state. These low 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 city are influenced by the following factors:

  • The average commute time in Notre Dame is 30 minutes, which is about the national average for a driver in the state.
  • Maine state insurance regulations may allow for lower prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in Notre Dame are about 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 B- according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • Notre Dame is a fairly densely populated area in the state. The city’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 Notre Dame is $43 per month for minimum coverage and $77 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 Notre Dame driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Notre Dame 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.