Does Liberty Mutual offer non-owner car insurance?

Yes, Liberty Mutual offers rental car insurance. If you already have a personal auto policy with Liberty Mutual that includes liability, comprehensive, and collision coverage, this insurance will likely extend to cover your rental car. If you only have liability insurance with Liberty Mutual, physical damage to the rental vehicle will not be covered.... read full answer

You can talk to a Liberty Mutual customer service representative at 1 (800) 290-8711 to see if your personal policy will extend to your rental car. If you do not have sufficient coverage through Liberty Mutual to cover your rental car, you can purchase insurance from your rental car company, or see if it is offered by your credit card company.

Liberty Mutual Rental Car Coverage

Liability Insurance. Liberty Mutual liability insurance will usually extend to your rental as long as you are driving in the U.S. Your personal liability insurance will pay for others’ medical expenses and repairs to others’ property resulting from an accident you caused in your rental vehicle.

Collision and Comprehensive Insurance. If you have collision and comprehensive insurance with Liberty Mutual, this will typically cover any damage that occurs to the rental vehicle itself during your rental period. However, your Liberty Mutual collision and comprehensive coverage limits may not be high enoughif you are renting a car with a much higher value than your personal vehicle and the car gets totaled.

Personal Injury Protection or MedPay. If you have personal injury protection (PIP) or MedPay through your personal auto policy, medical expenses for you and your passengers will be covered even after a rental car accident. If you do not have either type of coverage, you can purchase personal accident insurance through the rental car company.

Liberty Mutual also offers rental car reimbursement coverage, which helps pay for the cost of a rental car while your personal vehicle is being repaired for a covered claim. If you add rental reimbursement to your policy, Liberty Mutual will pay about $30 to $90 toward the cost of your rental, up to 30 days. You select specific rental car reimbursement limits when you purchase the add-on. For example, if you choose $25 per day/$600 per loss as your rental reimbursement limits, Liberty Mutual will pay up to $25 per day, but no more than $600 per claim for your rental. Allstate also offers discounts from rental companies like Enterprise and Hertz to make your coverage stretch even further.

To learn more, check out reviews of Liberty Mutual on WalletHub, as well as our guide to rental car insurance.

The cheapest non-owner insurance is from Geico, State Farm, and Farmers. Non-owner insurance is for people who don’t own a car but rent or borrow one frequently. Although non-owner car insurance is usually cheaper than a standard policy, the cost can still vary widely based on location, driving record, and other risk factors.... read full answer

Non-owner policies fulfill the state’s mandatory minimum requirements for liability coverage, though some companies also allow drivers to purchase additional coverage. Drivers can purchase non-owner policies from the country’s 10 largest insurers or from many nonstandard insurance companies.

Companies Offering Non-Owner Insurance

• Farmers
• Progressive
• Nationwide
• Travelers
• American Family
• State Farm
• Geico
• USAA
• Allstate
• Liberty Mutual
• The General
• Kemper
• Dairyland
• Acceptance
• Direct Auto
• Hallmark

Not all of these companies operate in every state. Additionally, Progressive only offers non-owner insurance policies to existing customers. It’s also worth noting that if you are rejected by a major company like Geico or State Farm, the nonstandard insurers on this list might be willing to sell you a policy.

Since non-owner insurance is relatively uncommon, most insurance companies have customers call for a quote rather than getting an estimate online. But despite the extra time this requires, comparing multiple quotes will pay off in the long run by saving you money based on your specific location and driving history.

No, you do not need car insurance if you don't own a car and don't plan to drive, unless your state has required you to file an SR-22 or FR-44. If that is the case, then you can purchase non-owner insurance, which will give you at least the minimum amount of coverage required by your state.... read full answer

Even if you’re not required to carry non-owner car insurance, it’s a smart investment if you want the freedom to drive occasionally using rental cars, car sharing services, or borrowed vehicles. When you drive someone else’s car with their permission, you are generally covered by their insurance policy. But non-owner coverage allows you to choose your own policy limits, and it’s easier handle an insurance claim when you’re the insurer’s customer.

You should also consider purchasing non-owner car insurance if you are temporarily between cars and want to maintain continuous coverage with your insurer in order to avoid a lapse in coverage or receive customer loyalty discounts and benefits.

What Non-Owner Car Insurance Covers

• Injuries to other drivers in accidents that you cause.
• Property damage that you cause, excluding damage to the vehicle you’re driving.
• Your medical bills after accidents, depending on your state.

Most major insurance companies offer non-owner car insurance, which usually costs between $200 and $500 per year. If you purchase a non-owner policy, you are required to carry at least your state’s minimum coverage amounts. But you can also purchase additional coverage that is not required.