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Cheapest Car Insurance in California

Written by Todd Clay. Posted in Rates Last Updated: 03/18/2009

Check out the cheapest 25 insurers according to our independent research in the Golden State.

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Looking for the cheapest car insurance in California?

If you had to call every insurance company in California, it would be time-consuming task.  But don’t worry.  We collected rates from 40+ insurers and saved you a bunch of time.

Taken from our sample rates in six separate categories of drivers, we’ve compiled a helpful list from the Golden State.  I did not say ‘best’, I just said cheap.

Bear in mind, every driver is different.  What you see below is a sample of drivers ages 20-55, both male and female.  Prices listed are NOT the same as the price you will receive from the companies below, even if you just get liability coverage.

In addition, these are NOT quotes from these companies.  This is a general guide to help you narrow your choices when shopping for car insurance.

Rank

Car Insurance Companies in California

Average Premium

1

Wawanesa

$478.67

2

Mercury

$617.73

3

Metropolitan Direct

$627.60

4

Pacific Specialty

$636.90

5

AAA

$643.53

6

USAA

$656.73

7

Safeco

$663.00

8

GEICO

$669.20

9

Amica Mutual

$669.87

10

California Casualty

$718.33

11

Western United

$727.20

12

Progressive Choice

$727.33

13

Allstate

$737.60

14

Hudson

$737.83

15

Unitrin Direct

$741.93

16

Nationwide

$783.10

17

QBE

$785.87

18

21st Century

$787.60

19

California Capital

$804.10

20

Esurance

$804.73

21

Hartford

$804.77

22

Horace Mann

$811.53

23

American International Ins Co of CA

$818.67

24

GMAC/Integon Preferred

$823.40

25

CSE

$839.40

Note:

Rates collected in 2007-2008.
All data is courtesy of the California Department of Insurance.
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Todd Clay

Todd Clay is a former insurance agent with the largest insurance company in the United States. He earned his Bachelor’s from the University of Texas. He's worked in several fields but has specialized in insurance, financial-related information, and technology. He blogs at Car Insurance Guidebook. Connect with Tood on Google+

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