Insider Tips to Lower Norman Auto Insurance

Consumers who are new to the process of comparison shopping online may find shopping for affordable Norman auto insurance quite difficult.

Finding Auto Insurance in Norman, Oklahoma

There are several ways of comparing price quotes and find the best price. By far the easiest way to find the lowest rates is to perform an online rate comparison. This can be accomplished in a couple of different ways.

The first (and easiest) way to get the best comparison quotes would be an industry-wide quote request form like this one (opens in new window). This form eliminates the need for separate quote forms for each company you want a rate for. One simple form will return quotes from multiple companies. It’s definitely the quickest method.

A different way to shop for auto insurance online is to manually visit the website for each individual company to complete a price quote. For examples sake, we’ll pretend you want to compare rates from Progressive, Liberty Mutual and State Farm. To get rate quotes you would need to spend time on each company’s site to input your insurance information, which is why most consumers use the first method.

To view a list of companies in Norman, click here.

However you get your quotes, compare apples-to-apples coverage limits for every quote you compare. If you use different limits and deductibles on each one it will be very difficult to determine the lowest rate in Norman. Having just a slight variation in limits can result in a big premium difference. And when quoting auto insurance, remember that quoting more will enable you to find the best rates.

Take discounts and save

Companies offering auto insurance don’t always publicize all their discounts in a way that’s easy to find, so we break down both well-publicized as well as the least known savings tricks you should be using.

• Accident Forgiveness – Certain companies will forgive one accident before raising your premiums if you are claim-free for a certain period of time.
• Student Driver Training – Require your teen driver to successfully complete driver’s ed class if offered at their school.
• Anti-lock Brake Discount – Vehicles equipped with ABS or steering control can reduce accidents and will save you 10% or more.
• More Vehicles More Savings – Buying insurance for multiple cars or trucks on one policy qualifies for this discount.
• Service Members Pay Less – Having a deployed family member could mean lower rates.
• Anti-theft System – Vehicles with anti-theft systems are stolen less frequently and therefore earn up to a 10% discount.
• Early Switch Discount – Some companies give discounts for switching to them before your current expiration date. It’s a savings of about 10%.
• Own a Home – Simply owning a home can help you save on auto insurance because of the fact that having a home demonstrates responsibility.
• College Student – Youth drivers who live away from home and do not have access to a covered vehicle can be insured at a reduced rate.

As a disclaimer on discounts, some of the credits will not apply the the whole policy. The majority will only reduce the price of certain insurance coverages like comp or med pay. So despite the fact that it appears having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, it doesn’t quite work that way.

To see a list of insurance companies with the best auto insurance discounts in Oklahoma, follow this link.

Which policy gives me the best coverage?

When buying adequate coverage for your vehicles, there isn’t really a best way to insure your cars. Every situation is different.

These are some specific questions can aid in determining whether your personal situation may require specific advice.

• How many claims can I have before being cancelled?
• Am I covered when driving in Canada or Mexico?
• Which companies will insure high-risk drivers?
• What if I total my vehicle and owe more than it’s worth?
• Should I buy additional glass protection?
• Will my rates increase for filing one claim?
• Does my insurance cover a custom paint job?
• Why does it cost so much to insure a teen driver in Norman?
• What if I don’t agree with a claim settlement offer?

If you’re not sure about those questions but one or more may apply to you, you might consider talking to a licensed insurance agent. To find lower rates from a local agent, take a second and complete this form.

Learn more about auto insurance in Oklahoma

More tips and info about auto insurance can be found at the Oklahoma Insurance Department website. Oklahoma drivers can learn about specific coverages, find out industry alerts, and read enforcement actions against agents and companies.