Farmers auto insurance coverage
When
you’re shopping for car insurance, it’s important to understand what car
insurance coverage you want and what you’re required to buy. Most states
require car insurance in order to drive a vehicle. Although minimum coverage
requirements vary from state to state, they generally include liability
insurance and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.
If
you want extra protection, you may be interested in full coverage insurance.
Full coverage isn’t a specific policy type; it's a combination of coverage
types, like liability, collision and comprehensive insurance.
Check
out the most common types of car insurance coverage below to see how they work:
Coverage type |
What it pays for |
Required? |
Bodily injury and property damage
liability |
Costs for injuries, deaths or
property damage from an accident you caused. |
Typically required. |
Uninsured or underinsured motorist
coverage |
Medical and property damage costs
after an accident with a driver who has insufficient insurance or none at
all. |
Often required. |
Collision coverage |
Repair expenses from traffic-related
accidents, regardless of who's at fault. |
A car loan or lease may require
it. |
Comprehensive coverage |
Repair costs from events outside
of your control, including weather events, hitting an animal while driving,
theft and vandalism. |
A car loan or lease may require
it. |
Farmers
also offers these types of optional coverage:
- New car replacement: If your
new car is totaled within the first two model years and 24,000 miles of
ownership, Farmers pays to replace it with a new one.
- Accident forgiveness: The
insurer forgives one at-fault accident for every three years you drive
without an accident, meaning your rate won’t go up.
- Loss of use: When your car is
in the shop or totaled after an accident, Farmers reimburses you for a
rental, cabs, rideshares or public transit. Most companies’ coverage pays
only for a rental car.
- Customized equipment coverage:
Repairs or replaces any custom parts you’ve installed in your car, such as
chrome rims or a new stereo system, if they’re stolen or damaged. You must
have comprehensive and collision coverage to add this to your policy.
- Original equipment manufacturer
coverage: Pays for replacement parts from your car’s manufacturer if
you’re in a covered wreck, rather than cheaper aftermarket parts. OEM
coverage is available on cars that are up to 10 years old.
- Rideshare insurance: Companies
such as Uber or Lyft typically provide limited liability insurance for
drivers while the app is on, with full coverage that kicks in when you
accept a ride and have passengers. Farmers rideshare insurance extends
your personal auto policy to fill in the gaps, providing coverage between
rides, so you’re always covered during your rideshare job.
Farmers’ auto insurance discounts
A
farmer offers all of the standard discounts you would find at other
large auto insurance companies. What makes it stand out, however, are its
Business/Professional Group Discount and the Signal program, which we discuss
below.
Signal by Farmers: Farmers' usage-based insurance program, Signal, gives
you an automatic 5% discount when you sign up. The free mobile app uses your
cellphone to track your driving behaviors.
When
you renew your policy, Farmers adjusts your savings rate based on the data
collected through the Signal app, up to 15%. The app gives you suggestions on
how to improve your score, thereby improving your savings. Currently, the
program is not available in California, Hawaii, New York or South Carolina.
Business/Professional Group Discount: If you're a member
of an eligible occupation or business group, you might be eligible to receive a
discount on your auto insurance. It's best to contact your agent to see if you
qualify for this discount since eligibility varies by state. Below, we list
common eligible occupations.
·
Accountants
·
Architects
·
Dentists
·
Educators
·
Engineers
·
Firefighters
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Judges/lawyers
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Librarians
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Military personnel
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Physicians
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Police
·
Pilots
·
Scientists
Farmers Car Insurance Quotes
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Driver Profile |
Average Quote |
18-Year-Old |
$203 / month |
21-Year-Old |
$138 / month |
45-Year-Old |
$89 / month |
45-Year-Old with a Speeding Ticket |
$122 / month |
45-Year-Old with a DUI |
$152 / month |
55-Year-Old |
$88 / month |
65-Year-Old |
$88 / month |
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