The Best Home and Auto Insurance Bundles of 2024 | Bankrate (2024)

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Key takeaways

• Most insurance companies provide bundling discounts when policyholders purchase more than one policy type with the same carrier.
• Allstate, Farmers, Nationwide, State Farm and Travelers stand out as the top five carriers with the most significant or unique bundling discounts in 2024.
• Typical bundling discounts with many top carriers hover around 20 percent.

Best home and auto insurance bundles

Most property and casualty insurers that sell both auto and home insurance offer bundling, multi-policy or multi-line discounts, but the potential savings and eligible policy types vary depending on the carrier. You will typically see savings on both policies, which may be listed as a dollar amount or percentage.

To find the best bundle insurance, we analyzed the largest U.S. insurers by market share, identified which offer bundling and looked into potential savings. All of the selected companies also offer a variety of policy endorsem*nts and other discounts, as well as favorable customer satisfaction scores and financial strength ratings. If you want to bundle auto and home insurance, you might want to start with quotes from these companies:

Top 5 home and auto insurance companies for bundling

When shopping for policy bundles, it is important to review your quotes carefully. Finding a competitive price for your insurance is a priority for many, but low premiums may not be the only critical factor. You may also want to consider policy features, coverage levels and digital tool availability for each home and auto quote you receive. Since you may be placing more of your assets under the same insurance company, factors such as customer satisfaction scores and financial strength ratings may be even more critical, too. From the companies reviewed, we determined that these five offer strong home and auto coverage options with substantial potential bundling savings.

How does a home and auto insurance bundle work?

If you’re wondering how to bundle auto and home insurance, don’t worry. The process is fairly easy. Bundling insurance refers to the process of purchasing multiple types of insurance policies from the same insurance provider. For example, you could buy home, auto and RV insurance from the same company, and so on with other policies, if available. One of the main benefits of bundling is that companies often offer discounts if you hold several policies with them, so it can save you money. In fact, most carriers will automatically add a multiple-policy discount on both policies, allowing you to save money on your total cost of insurance.

While bundling usually refers to home and auto insurance, you may be eligible for a multiple-policy discount if you purchase other types of insurance from the same insurer, like an RV, boat or umbrella policy. And while the total bundling discount varies by company, the discounts offered for bundling your insurance policies are often some of the best ways to save on your policy premiums. However, it should be noted that companies are forbidden by law to extend life insurance discounts. You may be able to bundle life coverage with other policy types, but the discount will only apply to the other policy type.

Should you bundle your home and auto insurance?

Bundling your auto and home insurance could be a great way to generate significant savings on both policies and make your insurance more convenient to handle with a single insurer. If you own a home and have a car, getting quotes for both policies with the same insurer might be well worth your time and lead to reduced premiums.

How to find the right home and auto insurance bundle

Bundling your car and home insurance is relatively easy. Although it may sound like you are getting a combined auto-home insurance policy, this is typically not the case (although some companies do offer auto and home policies written under a single policy number). You will generally need to purchase your auto and home insurance with the same insurer to qualify for a bundling discount. Here are some steps you can take to bundle your policies:

1. Decide what you want from your insurer. If you aren’t sure how to shop for home and auto insurance, this is a good place to start. Determining if you are looking for exceptional customer service, a highly rated mobile app or certain coverage types, for example, can help you decide which companies to get quotes from. It may also be beneficial to work with a local insurance professional who can provide you with guidance throughout this process.
2. Get home and auto insurance quotes. Once you know what qualities and coverage types you are looking for, you can request auto and home quotes from several different companies that offer bundling discounts. Many companies allow you to source home and auto quotes within the same quoting process.
3. Review each quote carefully. Assess each auto and home quote carefully to determine if the coverage, premium and details included are accurate and fit your needs. Also, make sure the quotes highlight the amounts of the discounts you will receive for bundling.
4. Choose a company and start your policies. Once you have decided which insurer suits your home and auto insurance coverage needs best, your insurance professional can walk you through the steps to purchase your policies.
5. Cancel your previous insurance policies. If you already had home and auto insurance coverage with other carriers, you will need to cancel your existing policies if you plan on placing them with a single insurer. When switching to a new carrier, it is typically best to wait to cancel your prior policies until you know the effective date of the new policies, so you can avoid a lapse in coverage. As home insurance is typically paid through your escrow account, you may need to communicate with your lender about the coverage switch.

How to save money when bundling auto and home insurance

Bundling coverage with the best home and auto insurance companies may save you money, but there are other steps you can take to potentially maximize your premium savings.

• Get quotes from several insurance companies. This is important, as every carrier has a different process for setting rates. For instance, your bundling discount could be 25 percent with a carrier, but if the underlying rates are higher than other insurers, you could end up saving more with a carrier that quotes a lower base premium for you — even if the carrier's bundling discount is smaller.
• Take advantage of other discounts. Having a multi-policy discount on your auto and home insurance does not preclude you from applying other discounts to maximize your savings. Utilizing other discounts that you qualify for might help you save additional money on your premium.
• Review your policies when life events happen. Staying with the same insurer for several years can be a good way to earn loyalty discounts, but occasionally shopping your coverage with other carriers can help you learn if you are still getting a competitively-priced bundle. It can be helpful to shop for insurance after significant events in your life that tend to alter your finances, like getting married or divorced, having a baby or moving to a new home.
• Improve your credit score. In most states, carriers are allowed to consider your credit history when pricing your home and auto coverage. Improving your credit score may earn you a lower premium at renewal.

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Methodology

Bankrate utilizes Quadrant Information Services to analyze 2023 rates for ZIP codes and carriers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Auto insurance

Rates are weighted based on the population density in each geographic region. Quoted rates are based on a 40-year-old male and female driver with a clean driving record, good credit and the following full coverage limits:

• $100,000 bodily injury liability per person
• $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident
• $50,000 property damage liability per accident
• $100,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per person
• $300,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per accident
• $500 collision deductible
• $500 comprehensive deductible

To determine minimum coverage limits, Bankrate used minimum coverage that meets each state’s requirements. Our base profile drivers own a 2021 Toyota Camry, commute five days a week and drive 12,000 miles annually.

These are sample rates and should only be used for comparative purposes.

Home insurance

Quoted rates are based on 40-year-old male and female homeowners with a clean claim history, good credit and the following coverage limits:

• Coverage A, Dwelling: $250,000
• Coverage B, Other Structures: $25,000
• Coverage C, Personal Property: $125,000
• Coverage D, Loss of Use: $50,000
• Coverage E, Liability: $300,000
• Coverage F, Medical Payments: $1,000

The homeowners also have a $1,000 deductible and a separate wind and hail deductible (if required).

These are sample rates and should be used for comparative purposes only. Your quotes will differ.

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• Tier 1 (Cost & ratings): To determine how well auto and home insurance companies satisfy these priorities, 2023 quoted premiums from Quadrant Information Services (if available), as well as any of the latest third-party agency ratings from J.D. Power, AM Best, Demotech and the NAIC, were analyzed.
• Tier 2 (Coverage & savings): We assessed companies’ coverage options and availability to help policyholders find a provider that balances cost with coverage. Additionally, we evaluated each company’s discount options listed on its website.
• Tier 3 (Support): To encompass the many ways an auto and home insurance company can support policyholders, we analyzed avenues of customer accessibility along with community support. This analysis incorporated additional financial strength ratings from and Moody’s and factored a company’s corporate sustainability efforts.