How do I get the Travelers pay-in-full discount?

You can lower your Travelers car insurance costs by taking advantage of Travelers discounts, opting for a higher deductible, and reducing your coverage, among other things. Travelers considers a variety of factors when calculating your premium, though some – like your age and location – are out of your control. Fortunately, you can take steps to influence other factors in order to lower your rate.... read full answer

How to Lower the Cost of Car Insurance from Travelers

Use Travelers’s auto insurance discounts

Travelers offers a wide variety of discounts that can help you lower your overall car insurance bill. For example, drivers can get a discount of up to 13% if they have another Travelers policy. Or you can save on your premium if you've had no accidents, violations, or major comprehensive claims in the past three years.

Raise your car insurance deductible

Opting for a higher deductible on any of your insurance policies from Travelers can lower your premium. But if you decide to go this route, it’s important that you choose a deductible amount that you can still afford if you suddenly need to file a claim. Otherwise, you might not be able to use the coverage that you have.

Reduce your car insurance coverage

Most states require a certain amount of bodily injury liability and property damage liability coverage. But there are other coverage options (like comprehensive, collision, personal injury protection, and uninsured motorist) that you may not have to purchase, depending on your state. Less coverage usually means lower premiums, but it could also lead to higher costs in the long run, so it’s important to approach coverage decisions with caution.

Improve your driving record

Practicing safe driving habits and avoiding moving violations can help you qualify for lower Travelers insurance rates long-term. You may also be able to attend traffic school in order to remove a violation or points from your record, depending on your state. Travelers even offers a maximum 8% discount to drivers who take an approved defensive driving course.

Build and improve your credit

Because your credit history is correlated with your likelihood of filing an insurance claim, Travelers uses your credit data to calculate your premium in states where it is legal. As a result, having good credit makes you less of an insurance risk, which will reduce your rates over time.

Drive less

Whether you can shorten your commute to work, use more public transportation, or even ride a bicycle more, driving fewer miles each year could lower your Travelers premium.

Drive an insurance-friendly car

Expensive cars, sports cars, and cars with high rates of theft are considered to be riskier to insure than cheaper, more practical vehicles. Before you buy a new car, get a new quote from Travelers to see how it will affect your rate. If the cost is out of your budget, then you should probably choose a different car.

Sign up for IntelliDrive

IntelliDrive, the Travelers telematics program rewards you for good driving with a discounted premium. Specifically, IntelliDrive tracks speed, acceleration, braking, distracted driving, and the time of day that you drive. By using IntelliDrive, drivers can save up to 40% on their rate.

Finally, if you’re still struggling to afford your Travelers policy, you should consider switching insurers. Even if you’re not actively looking for a new policy, it’s generally a good idea to compare quotes from three different companies every 6-12 months. To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to switching car insurance companies.

Travelers does not advertise a marriage discount, though married drivers do pay less for Travelers car insurance than single drivers, on average. For example, a 45-year-old married driver with a good record on the road pays an average of 4% less for Travelers coverage than the same driver without a husband or wife. Married people also typically qualify for more Travelers discounts, like the multi-vehicle and multi-policy discounts.... read full answer

Married couples tend to be more careful on the road and get into fewer accidents, which translates into lower Travelers rates. But there are some exceptions, and sometimes a shared policy can be more expensive. If your spouse has a poor driving record or is considered a high-risk driver for another reason, you could pay more for your Travelers policy.

To get a Travelers quote, you can go online or call 1-800-842-5075.

Yes, Travelers offers a defensive driving course discount for drivers who have successfully completed an approved driver education course. By voluntarily taking an approved defensive driving course, Travelers car insurance customers in eligible states can get a discount of up to 8%. Once the discount expires, drivers can renew it by taking another course.... read full answer

Defensive driving courses improve your driving skills by teaching you how to handle difficult situations on the road. For example, common traffic school topics include DUI/DWI laws, the consequences of different moving violations, and how to share the road. Specific details vary between states and classes, but online defensive driving courses typically cost up to $40 and take 4-12 hours to complete.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to Travelers discounts.