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Get Cheap Car Insurance in Upper Albany, Hartford, CT

We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in Upper Albany save up to 29.9% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Upper Albany

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Upper Albany 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.

 
Upper Albany Insurer Monthly Cost
Kemper $96
State Farm $110
Safeco Insurance $112
Travelers $112

Savings for Every Kind of Upper Albany Driver

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

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Upper Albany 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 $790 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Upper Albany residents are paying out over $2,696 extra every year for auto insurance in Upper Albany. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

Upper Albany Car Insurance vs. Hartford

People living in Upper Albany pay an average of 39.31% more than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Upper Albany can expect to pay about $1,846 per year, or $2,696 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Kemper will be the cheapest provider in Upper Albany for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by Upper Albany Neighborhood

Upper Albany, Hartford, CT map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Upper Albany?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Upper Albany, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $312 per year within the neighborhood boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $2,804 to a low of $2,492. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the Northwest area, and lower for those with homes in the East parts of Upper Albany.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Upper Albany

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 Upper Albany insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Upper Albany

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Kemper is the best option, with annual savings of $790 over the average Upper Albany car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $159 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Upper Albany. 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 Upper Albany drivers with accidents on their records

In Upper Albany getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 27% for a yearly cost of $3,671. That's $975 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 $1,095 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Upper Albany drivers with speeding tickets

>Kemper gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $761 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 Upper Albany, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $439. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Geico, and Kemper for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $3,134 per year.

The best auto insurance for Upper Albany drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $4,440 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $1,744 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 $1,270 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in Upper Albany

In Upper Albany, State Farm costs young drivers $2,990 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 Upper Albany. With an average cost of $10,015 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 Upper Albany

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $192. State Farm, Nationwide, and Travelers provided the largest discounts to couples living in Upper Albany.

State Farm gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $716 saved each year compared to an average Upper Albany couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Upper Albany for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $1,204 with Geico.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $1,486 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $4,182 in Upper Albany. 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 Upper Albany car insurance company for customer service

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

Amica was the best company for customer service in Upper Albany 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 Upper Albany. 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 Upper Albany

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 76% of Upper Albany residents who are renting, and don't plan to be in the neighborhood or city 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 Upper Albany 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 Upper Albany, 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 Upper Albany

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Upper Albany?

On average, car insurance in Upper Albany 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 neighborhood are influenced by the following factors:

  • The average commute time in Upper Albany is 29 minutes, which is a little less than average for a driver in the city.
  • 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 Upper Albany are among the lowest in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are high, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of D+ according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • Upper Albany is one of the least populated areas in the state. The neighborhood’s density could result in a price decrease for drivers.

As a result of these and other factors, the average cost of car insurance in Upper Albany is $154 per month for minimum coverage and $225 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 Upper Albany driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Upper Albany 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.