Geico and USAA are among the insurance companies that are cheaper than Progressive. Progressive car insurance has an average premium of $1,033 per year for minimum coverage, compared to $796 per year for Geico and $807 per year for USAA.
Geico is better than Progressive, based on factors like average premiums, number of discounts available, and customer service record. Of the 10 largest car insurance companies, only Geico and USAA are cheaper than Progressive, on average.
Progressive is so cheap because it offers a wide variety of discounts and gives consumers tools to acheive the best rates possible, such as Progressive's price comparison tool and their Name Your Price® program. A minimum coverage policy from Progressive costs an average of $54 per month, and Progressive premiums can be made even cheaper by taking advantage of discounts such as continuous insurance discount and paperless discount. Plus, Progressive rewards customer loyalty with discounts...
The best way to get cheaper car insurance is to compare quotes from multiple companies and then switch to whichever insurer offers the coverage you want at the cheapest rate. Other ways to get cheaper car insurance include taking advantage of discounts, improving your driving record, and raising your credit score.
10 Ways to Get Cheaper Car Insurance
1. Compare quotes every 6-12 months.
Every car insurance company calculates premiums slightly differently,...
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