Updated January 7th, 2021
Nebraska’s least expensive auto insurance companies are Farm Bureau Financial Services, State Farm, and Progressive for drivers with decent driving history.
Depending on your age and location, each carrier can offer quotes from 18 to 27% lower than the median rate for similar age drivers and profiles.
Other carriers you want to put on your list to get quotes are Nationwide, Farmers Mutual of Nebraska, and Allstate.
Again, depending on age and location, each carrier can offer quotes from 13 to 23% lower than the average premium.
Two insurers with competitive quotes are American Family and Auto-Owners.
I will go into more detail below.
This article will cover the cheapest car insurance carriers by age, the minimum requirements, and a few strategies to help you save on your monthly premium.
If you would like to skip to a certain portion of the article, there is a table of contents down a little and to the right.
Note: As illustrated, for a 25-year-old driver, the lowest rate options are Farm Bureau Mutual, State Farm, and Progressive. I queried each at $1,244, $1,332, and $1,387 per year. Which is 17 to 22% lower than the average premium for similar age drivers. Nationwide and Allstate offer competitive quotes with prices at $1,388 and $1,489, respectfully.
Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements in Nebraska
For drivers in Nebraska, the minimum liability car insurance is as follows:
| Coverage | Nebraska Minimum Liability Coverage | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Bodily Injury Protection | $25,000 / $50,000 | $100,000 / $300,000 |
| Property Damage | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage | $25,000 / $50,000 | $100,000 / $300,000 |
| Medical Payments | Optional | $5,000 |
| Comprehensive Coverage | Optional | $250 - $1,000 deductible |
| Collision Coverage | Optional | $250 - $1,000 deductible |
Bodily Injury Liability
If the insured individual is at-fault in an accident, bodily injury liability will pay for the medical bills of the other driver and the passengers in their vehicle.
When the minimum quantity of coverage is purchased, the insurance firm will pay up to $25,000 for a person or $50,000 for multiple people. Source – Allstate
Note: For a 30-year-old driver in Nebraska, the quotes clustered between $998 and $1,089. The cheapest options are with Farm Bureau Financial (or Mutual), State Farm, and Progressive. Each queried at $998, $1,009, and $1,012 per year for full coverage. Nationwide and Allstate are competitive with low quotes at $1,033 and $1,089 respectfully per year.
Property Damage Liability
Property damage responsibility covers damages to an individual’s vehicle, public property like traffic signs, or personal property like a business.
Under the minimum lawful protection, an insurer will pay up to $25,000 for required repairs.
Note: A 35-year-old driver can find competitive rates with Farm Bureau Financial Services, State Farm, and Progressive. I queried each at $812, $814, and $865 per year. Both Farm Bureau and State Farm are 22% lower than the median quote. In comparison, Progressive is 19% lower with a quote at $865.
Uninsured Motorist Protection
Since the chance of being involved in an auto accident with an uninsured motorist is high in Nebraska, the state requires every driver to get uninsured motorist protection.
The amount of coverage is $25,000 for one passenger and $50,000 for more than one passenger injured in an auto accident.
This coverage is usually written into the bodily injury coverage portion of your policy.
Note: A 40-year-old driver will find the cheapest rates with Farm Bureau Mutual, Progressive, and State Farm. Each queried at $721, $725, and $732 respectfully per year. All three carriers are 24% lower than the “mean” quote for similar profile drivers. Nationwide and Allstate offer competitive quotes with prices at $765 and $786.
Best & Cheapest Insurers by Age
Below is a comprehensive list of 19 insurance firms in Nebraska, offering the lowest drivers’ rates from 25 to 55 years of age.
Overall the carriers consistently offering the lowest quotes are Farm Bureau Financial Services, State Farm, and Progressive.
Depending on your age and location, each carrier can offer quotes from 18 to 27% lower than the median quote for drivers of similar age and profile.
Farm Bureau Financial Services has membership dues.
However, the small cost to join could be well worth offsetting the lower premium.
Other carriers to get quotes from are Nationwide, Farmers Mutual of Nebraska, and Allstate.
Depending on driving history, each carrier can offer quotes from 13 to 23% lower than the drivers’ median rate.
Depending on location, Nationwide, Farmers Mutual, and Allstate can be as competitive as Progressive or Farm Bureau Financial.
Two other carriers that are worth putting on your list to get quotes are American Family and Auto-Owners.
Particularly if you need coverage for more than one vehicle or other items such as your home.
American Family and Auto-Owners offer quotes approximately 9% cheaper than the median rate.
Though not the cheapest, each can offer substantially lower quotes for those needing a multi-policy option.
With the insurers’ list, you have a blend of regional and national carriers to help you find the cheapest premium possible.
| Nebraska Company | Average Rate 25 Y/O Driver | 30 Y/O Driver | 35 Y/O Driver | 40 Y/O Driver | 45 Y/O Driver | 55 Y/O Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Bureau Mutual | $1,244 | $998 | $812 | $721 | $611 | $550 |
| State Farm | $1,332 | $1,009 | $814 | $732 | $621 | $578 |
| Progressive | $1,387 | $1,012 | $865 | $725 | $631 | $580 |
| Nationwide | $1,388 | $1,033 | $905 | $765 | $654 | $581 |
| Farmers Mutual OF Nebraska | $1,401 | $1,057 | $908 | $778 | $644 | $600 |
| Allstate | $1,489 | $1,089 | $954 | $786 | $678 | $556 |
| Farmers | $1,554 | $1,121 | $998 | $787 | $675 | $555 |
| American Family | $1,605 | $1,108 | $1,008 | $788 | $677 | $621 |
| American National | $1,699 | $1,209 | $1,009 | $790 | $679 | $598 |
| Auto-Owners | $1,731 | $1,232 | $1,021 | $801 | $671 | $599 |
| MetLife | $1,749 | $1,278 | $1,043 | $802 | $708 | $634 |
| General Casualty | $1,750 | $1,278 | $1,045 | $809 | $710 | $654 |
| Amica | $1,755 | $1,332 | $1,067 | $809 | $721 | $644 |
| Auto Club Group | $1,756 | $1,378 | $1,078 | $843 | $708 | $621 |
| Shelter | $1,777 | $1,380 | $1,087 | $843 | $743 | $623 |
| 21st Century | $1,777 | $1,345 | $1,167 | $867 | $768 | $610 |
| Liberty Mutual | $1,788 | $1,479 | $1,243 | $887 | $799 | $628 |
| Esurance | $1,787 | $1,500 | $1,244 | $899 | $810 | $654 |
| North Star | $1,721 | $1,443 | $1,277 | $890 | $823 | $674 |
Note: A 45-year-old driver in Nebraska can find the least expensive car insurance with Farm Bureau Financial Services, State Farm, and Progressive. I queried each at $611, $621, and $631 respectfully per year for full coverage. All three insurers are over 21% lower than the average premium of similar profile drivers.
Comprehensive & Collision Coverage
While the minimum coverage is required, it is highly recommended to get comprehensive and collision.
If you have a newer model vehicle, both optional coverages will provide proper cover in any unforeseen accident.
For late-model vehicles or those valued less than $3,000, you may want to compare insurance quotes and consult with a broker or agent when you have found quotes that fit your budget.
Gap Coverage
Nebraska is a state that allows insurers to offer gap coverage.
If your vehicle is financed, gap coverage will cover the difference between the “actual-value” and the financed amount from the bank or lending institution.
Best Insurers by Consumer Rating, Rate Change & Complaints
The table below represents the best insurers by consumer rating, rate change over 18 months, written premiums, and the number of complaints.
The amount of written premiums is included to coincide with the number of complaints.
All the carriers listed below do not have a high complaint ratio compared to premiums.
The rate change averages from 2.9 to 4.1%, which is normal.
If you get a traffic violation, your rate can increase by 20% or more.
Data compiled is from JD Power & Associates, AM Best, and the Insurance Information Institute or III.org.
Consumer rating data is compiled from reputable online sources to get an average.
| Nebraska Company | Written Premiums | Rate Change | # of Complaints | Consumer Rating out of 5 Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Farm | $47,659,344 | +3.4% | 46 | 4.4 |
| Farm Bureau Mutual | $121,528,000 | +3.1% | 44 | 4.1 |
| GEICO | $43,701,791 | +3.4% | 49 | 4.3 |
| USAA | $21,117,743 | +3.1% | 10 | 4.4 |
| Progressive | $81,275,206 | +3.3% | 21 | 4.5 |
| Farmers | $231,702,542 | +3.9% | 26 | 3.9 |
| Farmers Mutual OF Nebraska | $66,920,209 | +4.1% | 36 | 4.1 |
| MetLife | $24,293,753 | +2.9% | 9 | 3.9 |
| Nationwide | $40,911,924 | +2.6% | 14 | 4.4 |
| Liberty Mutual | $56,145,789 | +2.9% | 9 | 4.4 |
| Allstate | $98,012,635 | +4.3% | 29 | 4.3 |
| American National | $823,992 | +2.9% | 21 | 4.2 |
| General Casualty | $1,504,011 | +3.1% | 8 | 4.0 |
| American Family | $78,715,033 | +2.9% | 37 | 4.4 |
| Esurance | $6,331,911 | +3.6% | 4 | 4.3 |
| Safeco | $17,448,310 | +3.5% | 6 | 3.8 |
| Auto Club Group | $21,010,361 | +3.1% | 8 | 3.9 |
| State Auto | $8,292,539 | +2.6% | 2 | 3.9 |
| North Star | $7,125,841 | +4.1% | 12 | 3.8 |
| Auto-Owners | $7,380,259 | +4.1% | 4 | 3.8 |
Typical Coverage in Nebraska
The following is the average amount of coverage per driver in the state of Nebraska:
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Bodily Injury Liability – $100,000/$300,000
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Property Damage Liability – $100,000
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Comprehensive Coverage – $250 deductible
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Collision Coverage – $500 deductible
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Uninsured Motorist Protection – $100,000/$300,000
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Medical Payment Coverage – $5,000
Average Rate by City in Nebraska
Below is the average premium by the city in Nebraska.
The rates can vary from $900 to over $1,200 depending on the city or zip code you reside in.
If your quotes are higher than average, you may want to look at determining factors by insurers.
Such as your credit, age, a lapse in premiums, and if you have had any traffic violation in the past.
If you would like a detailed comparison for major cities in Nebraska, please read further below.
| City | Average Rate | City | Average Rate | City | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice | $907 | Kearney | $987 | Ogallala | $1,055 |
| Bellevue | $990 | Laurel | $1,231 | Ralston | $1,009 |
| Cairo | $1,008 | Lexington | $1,187 | Scribner | $1,099 |
| Columbus | $1,050 | Lyons | $1,111 | Shelton | $1,165 |
| Elkhorn | $1,061 | Nebraska City | $1,165 | Springfield | $1,100 |
| Gothenburg | $1,087 | Newcastle | $1,065 | St Paul | $1,023 |
| Grand Island | $1,021 | North Platte | $1,088 | Tecumseh | $990 |
| Hastings | $1,099 | Oakland | $1,256 | York | $993 |
Omaha, NE
Finding cheap auto insurance in Omaha is fairly easy if you know where to get quotes from.
Start by getting quotes from Farm Bureau Mutual, State Farm, and Progressive.
By far, the lowest quote is Farm Bureau at $843 for a 30-year old.
This is 26% lower than the “mean” rate of $1,256 in Omaha.
I queried State Farm and Progressive at $1,011 and $1,044 respectfully per year.
A 45-year-old driver would do well by getting quotes from Farm Bureau, State Farm, and Progressive.
I queried each at $622, $634, and $667 per year of full coverage.
Which is approximately 23% to 26% lower than the “mean” quote for similar age drivers in Omaha.
| Omaha Company | 30 Y/O Driver | 45 Y/O Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Bureau Mutual | $843 | $622 |
| State Farm | $1,011 | $634 |
| Progressive | $1,044 | $667 |
| Nationwide | $1,088 | $708 |
| Farmers Mutual OF Nebraska | $1,090 | $732 |
| Allstate | $1,132 | $743 |
| Farmers | $1,166 | $821 |
Lincoln, NE
Getting cheaper car insurance for Lincoln residents is found with Farm Bureau Mutual, State Farm, and Progressive.
I queried each at $812, $868, and $932 per year for a 30-year-old driver.
All three insurers are at least 19% lower than the average rate of $1,111 in Lincoln.
As illustrated, a 45-year-old driver would be smart to get quotes from Farm Bureau Mutual ($611) to Liberty Mutual ($715).
State Farm and Progressive offer competitive quotes of $612 and $634 respectfully per year.
Which is approximately 20% lower than the median quote for similar age drivers.
Nationwide should be a carrier to get quotes from.
Which I queried at $678 per year.
Or over 15% lower than the “mean” quote.
| Lincoln Company | 30 Y/O Driver | 45 Y/O Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Bureau Mutual | $812 | $611 |
| State Farm | $868 | $612 |
| Progressive | $932 | $634 |
| Nationwide | $978 | $678 |
| Liberty Mutual | $1,032 | $715 |
| Allstate | $1,056 | $721 |
| Farmers | $1,088 | $789 |
Waverly, NE
Getting affordable auto premiums in Waverly is pretty easy with insurers like Farm Bureau Mutual, Progressive, and Liberty Mutual.
I queried each at $847, $879, and $943 per year for a 30-year-old driver.
Which is 18 to 22% lower than the median quote of approximately $1,100.
For a 45-year old the cheapest options are with Farm Bureau Mutual, Progressive, and Liberty Mutual.
I queried each at $689, $709, and $718 respectfully per year for full coverage.
Which is approximately 21% lower than the median rate for similar age drivers.
| Waverly Company | 30 Y/O Driver | 45 Y/O Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Bureau Mutual | $847 | $689 |
| Progressive | $879 | $709 |
| Liberty Mutual | $943 | $718 |
| State Farm | $956 | $745 |
| Nationwide | $1,046 | $789 |
| Allstate | $1,056 | $804 |
| Farmers | $1,076 | $816 |
Norfolk, NE
The average auto insurance rate in Norfolk, NE, is $1,065.
Both Farm Bureau Mutual and Progressive are 20% lower at $802 and $804 for a 30-year-old driver.
Two other carriers to put on your list to get quotes are Nationwide and Liberty Mutual.
I queried both at $816 and $890 respectfully for full coverage.
In fact, all insurers I queried were below the “mean” rate.
A 45-year-old driver can find affordable premiums with Farm Bureau Mutual, Progressive, and Nationwide.
I queried each at $509, $516, and $567 respectfully per year for full coverage.
All three carriers offer quotes from 17 to 20% lower than the average premium for similar age drivers.
| Norfolk Company | 30 Y/O Driver | 45 Y/O Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Bureau Mutual | $802 | $509 |
| Progressive | $804 | $516 |
| Nationwide | $816 | $567 |
| Liberty Mutual | $890 | $588 |
| State Farm | $944 | $611 |
| Allstate | $989 | $613 |
| Farmers | $1,043 | $678 |
South Sioux City, NE
If you need a lower auto premium in South Sioux City, I found all of the insurers illustrated provided just that.
A 30-year-old driver can find the cheapest quotes with Progressive, Nationwide, and Farm Bureau Mutual.
Each queried at $854, $878, and $899.
Or at least 15% lower than the average rate of $1,023.
A 45-year-old driver can find quotes clustering at the $700 range with Progressive, Farm Bureau Mutual, Nationwide, and Liberty Mutual.
| South Sioux City Company | 30 Y/O Driver | 45 Y/O Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive | $854 | $678 |
| Farm Bureau Mutual | $878 | $689 |
| Nationwide | $899 | $703 |
| Liberty Mutual | $904 | $714 |
| State Farm | $943 | $756 |
| Allstate | $990 | $795 |
| Farmers | $1,021 | $805 |
Scottsbluff, NE
To find inexpensive car insurance in Scottsbluff, start with Farm Bureau Mutual at $832 for a 30-year-old driver.
Progressive and Nationwide are a little higher at $858 and $870, respectfully.
All of the insurers illustrated in the graph are at least 20% lower than the average rate of $1,165 in Scottsbluff.
A 45-year-old can find cheap quotes with Nationwide, Progressive, and Farm Bureau Mutual.
I queried each at $676, $679, and $689 per year for full coverage.
Which is approximately 19% lower than the “mean” quote for similar profile drivers.
| Scottsbluff Company | 30 Y/O Driver | 45 Y/O Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Bureau Mutual | $832 | $676 |
| Progressive | $858 | $679 |
| Nationwide | $870 | $689 |
| American Family | $890 | $726 |
| Allstate | $906 | $769 |
| State Farm | $949 | $799 |
| Farmers | $1,011 | $812 |
Imperial, NE
Getting cheaper car insurance rates in Imperial is found with Farm Bureau Mutual, Progressive, and Nationwide.
I queried each at $879, $880, and $906 per year for a 30-year-old driver.
Which is approximately 17% lower than the average premium for similar age drivers.
A 45-year-old driver can find the least expensive auto insurance with Farm Bureau Mutual, Progressive, and Nationwide.
I queried each at $699, $704, and $743 respectfully per year for full coverage.
Which is approximately 19% lower than the average premium for drivers in Imperial.
A family of 4 would do well by getting quotes from all the insurers to find maximum savings while maintaining the same or more coverage.
| Imperial Company | 30 Y/O Driver | 45 Y/O Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Bureau Mutual | $879 | $699 |
| Progressive | $880 | $704 |
| Nationwide | $906 | $743 |
| American Family | $967 | $756 |
| Allstate | $998 | $789 |
| State Farm | $1,054 | $809 |
| Farmers | $1,068 | $845 |
Resources & DMV Information
| Department of Insurance | Department of Transportation | Department of Motor Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 941 O St #400, Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 471-2201 | 1500 NE-2, Lincoln, NE 68502 (402) 471-4567 | 4208 50th Street, Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 595-2039 |
| Website | Website | Website |
Sources
Farm Bureau Financial Services
https://doi.nebraska.gov/consumer/consumer-assistance
https://dmv.nebraska.gov/dvr/ins-req
