Deciding on a car insurance company can be complicated: every company's rates differ based on your driving history, location, and age, and every company's discounts vary. Safe Auto and Allied are two of the most popular auto insurance companies, providing affordable insurance policies across most of the US.
To simplify the insurance-shopping process, we've pulled average rates from Allied and Safe Auto. These take into consideration myriad rating factors, including credit rating, driving behavior, and age. Examine these figures and find the perfect policy for you.
If you have very bad credit, Allied could be a better option for you. On average, Allied offers better rates than Safe Auto for prospective clients with credit scores of less than 580. Those with extraordinary credit — a score of 800 or better — should favor Check out common insurance rates by credit tier for Allied and Safe Auto below.
| Credit score | Safe Auto avg. annual premium | Allied avg. annual premium |
| Very Poor (300-579) | $3,799 | $1,483 |
| Fair (580-669) | $2,483 | $1,097 |
| Good (670-739) | $3,358 | $1,104 |
| Very Good (740-799) | $1,937 | $920 |
| Exceptional (800-850) | $1,921 | $857 |
If you are carrying an at-fault accident, speeding ticket, reckless driving violation, or DUI offense in your recent history, Allied could be a better choice than Safe Auto. Every insurance company will handle driving offenses differently, so don't hesitate to shop around to understand which insurer is best for you.
| Infraction | Safe Auto avg. annual premium | Allied avg. annual premium |
| At-fault accident (damage < $1,000) | $2,867 | $1,662 |
| At-fault accident (damage > $1,000) | $2,837 | $1,221 |
| DUI/DWI | $2,867 | $2,708 |
| Reckless driving | $2,867 | $2,708 |
| Speeding ticket | $2,738 | $1,232 |
Insurance companies use a driver's age to indicate risk, assigning rates on a sliding scale. Car insurance is commonly most expensive for teens — due to their increased odds of being involved in an accident — and more affordable for middle-aged drivers. Since each insurance company rates age tiers in a different way, it's worth comparing rates and shopping around.
As a general rule, teen drivers should choose Allied over Safe Auto: the former's average annual rates are $4,736 less than the latter's..
| Age | Safe Auto avg. annual premium | Allied avg. annual premium |
| Teens | $8,262 | $3,526 |
| 20s | $2,764 | $1,392 |
| 30s | $2,183 | $1,392 |
| 40s | $2,053 | $959 |
| 50s | $1,862 | $915 |
| 60s | $1,707 | $832 |
Affordability aside, Safe Auto and Allied each carry pros and cons, including discount programs, customer satisfaction ratings, add-ons, and financial stability. Be sure to get quotes and compare rates before purchasing a policy.
| Discount Comparison | Safe Auto | Allied |
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| Ratings Comparison | Safe Auto | Allied |
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| Financial Strength | Good | Superior |
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| User Satisfaction | A+ | A+ |
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| Other Features | Safe Auto | Allied |
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| About | Safe Auto strives to provide affordable insurance to every driver, no matter the situation. | Allied Insurance, a Nationwide company, offers a variety of packages with customizable coverages, discounts, benefits and rewards to make sure your insurance is right for you. |
| Roadside Assistance | Safe Auto's roadside assistance coverage pays for towing services and certain repair costs required to make your car operable. | Allied offers roadside assistance to you and your household members while they are driving and even while they are passengers in other vehicles. The roadside coverage offered by Allied includes towing up to 15 miles from the disablement, fuel delivery, lockout coverage, and jump starts. |
| Additional Discounts | Safe Auto specializes in providing minimum, state required coverage and full coverage to drivers who have had some trouble getting affordable rates due to tickets, accidents, and license issues. | Allied is a subsidiary of Nationwide Insurance and offers additional discounts for being previously insured with Farm Bureau and a policy feature to lock in your rates annually. |
| Recent Questions | Should I get full coverage from a less well-known insurer? Whether or not the company is a "mainstream" provider doesn't mean that you would have a bad claims experience. There are several companies out there that have been around for several years and just don't advertise like other companies. Who is at-fault when parking spot stopper had bolts sticking out of it?Unfortunately you would be considered at fault for the damage to your vehicle. If you file a claim, it will likely be paid under collision coverage, meaning you'll be required to pay your deductible. If my daughter is uninsured and gets rear-ended by another driver, will their insurance cover her damage?In most instances of rear-end accidents, the driver who was hit is normally considered to be not at fault so I'd recommend that your daughter contact the insurance company of the other driver to start the claims process. In Texas, your insurance status (or lack thereof) should not keep you from being compensated if you are hit by an at-fault driver. Do car insurance companies share information?The new insurance company is likely to find out about the accident, but that will come from your driving reports when you buy your policy. The majority of insurance companies request a motor vehicle report (MVR) and a comprehensive loss underwriting exchange (CLUE) report to verify the accuracy of a new customer's driving record. See More Questions | Will my insurance company cover my vehicle if my cousin was driving my car? Insurance follows the vehicle, so if you have collision coverage on your vehicle then your insurance company should cover the damage. You will need to contact them to confirm and begin the claims process. If I claim my injuries after an accident, will that make my rates higher?Since North Carolina does not fall into the No Fault state category, filing an injury claim is less likely to impact your future rates but that's not exactly guaranteed. You can always shop for a new policy down the road if you do see an increase, but since you weren't actually injured you could always discuss the details with your insurance company and they can advise you of your options. Should I cancel my policy if I sold my vehicle and won't be getting another car for a month?<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Canceling your auto insurance when you sell a vehicle sounds like a good idea until you realize the potential pitfalls of doing so. While it may not make sense to maintain auto insurance when you no longer own a vehicle, consider the fact that you still have to have insurance to test drive a vehicle that you are thinking about purchasing. How much do car insurance rates go up after a DUI?<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Unfortunately there is no way to provide an accurate number or percentage due to the fact that there are so many variables when pricing insurance. One thing to keep in mind is that if he is already insured then the chance of his insurance company finding out about the violation are slim to none. See More Questions |
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