8 Best Car Insurance in Michigan of 2026

This list is for Michigan drivers comparing insurers on price, claims service and coverage choices under the state's no-fault system. We compared documented features, discounts, claims access and published prices on each insurer's own pages in November 2026. Rankozo weights value at 40%, features at 35% and ease of use at 25%. Michigan rates depend heavily on your PIP medical level, ZIP code and driving record, and most insurers do not publish a price, so only Progressive's Michigan average and The Hartford's national floor are quoted. Auto-Owners, Pioneer State Mutual and USAA are Michigan names we could not include because their sites did not load for our checks.

1. 01Top value

   

   Progressive

   8.9/10

   National auto insurer that sells online, by phone and through independent agents, with a Michigan page that publishes its average local rate.

   Price

   Customper month, Michigan average liability-only policy

   Progressive's Michigan average is $160.15 a month for a 2025 liability-only policy with one vehicle and one driver; your PIP level and record change the price

   “The average cost of car insurance in Michigan is $160.15 per month” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   8.8

   Features (35%)

   9.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   9.0

   Best forMichigan drivers, including those with tickets or past claims, who want a published local price, accident forgiveness and many automatic discounts.

   Progressive is the most transparent large insurer for Michigan drivers. Its Michigan page puts the average cost at $160.15 a month, based on its own data for a 2025 liability-only policy covering one vehicle and one driver, and it explains how the PIP medical level you pick moves that number. The same page sets out Michigan's default bodily injury limits of $250,000 per person and $500,000 per accident, the option to drop to $50,000 and $100,000 with a signed form, and the six PIP medical choices. For drivers with a mark on their record, the useful parts are accident forgiveness in three forms, a large agent network and a quote path that works without an agent. Snapshot rewards careful driving, and Progressive says customers earn an average of 7 discounts. The main caveat is that the published average excludes collision and comprehensive, which a financed car will need.

   • ✓Only insurer here that publishes a Michigan-specific average rate
   • ✓Sells online, by phone and through more than 40,000 independent agents and brokers
   • ✓Rated A+ by A.M. Best, with 24/7 claims online and by phone

   • ✕The $160.15 average is for liability only, so full coverage costs more
   • ✕Snapshot can raise your rate if you brake hard or drive late at night
   • ✕Deductible Savings Bank costs extra and needs a $500 minimum deductible

   Michigan average:

   $160.15 a month, 2025 liability-only policy

   Financial strength:

   A+ from A.M. Best

   Claims:

   24/7 online and by phone

   Ways to buy:

   Online, phone or independent agent

   Bottom line: Publishes its own Michigan average of $160.15 a month, which no other insurer here does.

   Visit progressive.com ↗

2. 02

   

   AARP Auto Insurance from The Hartford

   8.6/10

   Auto insurance for AARP members, sold by The Hartford, which says it has insured Michigan AARP members since 1984.

   Price

   $87per month

   As little as $87 a month nationally; The Hartford does not publish a Michigan floor

   “Pay as little as $87*** a month for AARP Auto Insurance from The Hartford.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   8.6

   Features (35%)

   8.8

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.4

   Best forMichigan drivers 50 and older with clean records who want accident forgiveness, a shrinking deductible and new car replacement.

   The Hartford's AARP program is the strongest pick here for older Michigan drivers with clean records. Its Michigan page says the company has protected Michigan AARP members since 1984 and lists accident forgiveness after five clean years, a Disappearing Deductible that can reach $0 and 24/7 claim service. The main AARP page adds new car replacement without depreciation and RecoverCare, which pays for help at home after an injury. Discounts are easy to stack: up to 10% for AARP membership, 8% for starting a quote online, 5% for a defensive driving course, and TrueLane, which gives up to 15% for joining. The Hartford says you can pay as little as $87 a month, and that its customers average $158 to $196 a month. That floor is a national figure, and the Michigan page says rates vary with credit history, driving record and insurance rating, so treat it as a lower bound.

   • ✓AARP members save up to 10% with membership
   • ✓8% off for starting a quote online and 5% for an approved defensive driving course
   • ✓24/7 claims team

   • ✕Built for AARP members, so younger drivers get less from it
   • ✕The $87 floor is national, not a Michigan price
   • ✕RecoverCare availability and benefit levels vary by state

   Published floor:

   As little as $87 a month

   Customer average:

   $158 to $196 a month

   In Michigan since:

   1984

   Claims:

   24/7

   Bottom line: Stacks AARP, online quote and defensive driving discounts on one Michigan policy.

   Visit thehartford.com ↗

3. 03

   

   Meemic

   8.5/10

   Michigan-only auto insurer founded by teachers, covering school staff, retired teachers and college employees.

   Price

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   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   8.8

   Features (35%)

   8.4

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.0

   Best forMichigan teachers, school staff, bus drivers and university employees who want coverage built around school work.

   Meemic is a Michigan insurer that only sells to Michigan residents, and it was founded more than 75 years ago by teachers. Membership reaches well beyond classroom staff: superintendents, aides, substitutes, secretaries, counselors, custodians, cafeteria workers, school nurses, bus drivers, college employees and retired teachers can all join. The coverage reflects that audience. Meemic lists no deductible for covered comprehensive losses on school property and liability coverage for carrying students to school events, and its optional Enhanced Exterior Repair guarantees OEM parts on collision repairs. The page notes that PIP usually makes up about half of a Michigan premium. Discounts include multiple products and paying in full, and claims are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The limits are clear: you must work or have worked in education, and Meemic does not publish a price, so you need a quote from an agent or online.

   • ✓Designed for educators, with school-related coverage others do not list
   • ✓Eligibility includes custodians, cafeteria workers, nurses and retirees
   • ✓Local Meemic agents across Michigan

   • ✕Only sold to Michigan residents
   • ✕Membership limited to people who work or worked in education
   • ✕No published price

   Where sold:

   Michigan only

   Founded:

   Over 75 years ago, by teachers

   Claims:

   24/7, 800-231-5770

   Who can join:

   Educational employees and retirees

   Bottom line: The only insurer here that writes coverage specifically for Michigan school employees.

   Visit meemic.com ↗

4. 04

   

   State Farm

   8.4/10

   The largest agent-based insurer in the U.S., with a local agent model and two driving-based discount programs.

   Price

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   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   8.2

   Features (35%)

   8.6

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.6

   Best forMichigan families and young drivers who want a local agent and discounts for safe driving.

   State Farm suits Michigan drivers who prefer to sit down with an agent, which helps when you are choosing among PIP medical levels. It has over 19,000 auto agents across the country and says it serves 96M+ policies and accounts. Its two driving programs are the main way to cut the price. Drive Safe & Save gives a discount just for signing up and then up to 30% based on acceleration, braking, cornering, speed and phone use, measured through the app and a Bluetooth beacon. Steer Clear targets drivers under 25 with no at-fault accidents or moving violations in the past 3 years and can save as much as 20%. State Farm says drivers who switch save an average of $740, and bundling auto and renters can save up to $900. It does not publish a starting price, and it notes that discount names and percentages vary by state, so confirm the Michigan terms with an agent.

   • ✓Local agent for questions about PIP levels and coverage
   • ✓Two telematics-style programs for safe and young drivers
   • ✓State Farm says it serves 96M+ policies and accounts

   • ✕No published price
   • ✕Discount names and percentages vary by state
   • ✕Drive Safe & Save needs a Bluetooth beacon and the app

   Agents:

   Over 19,000 auto agents

   Driving discount:

   Up to 30% with Drive Safe & Save

   Young driver program:

   Steer Clear, up to 20%

   Switch savings:

   Average of $740

   Bottom line: The largest agent network here, useful for Michigan's PIP choices.

   Visit statefarm.com ↗

5. 05

   

   Allstate

   8.2/10

   National insurer sold through agents and online, with Drivewise and Milewise programs and 24/7 claims.

   Price

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   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   7.8

   Features (35%)

   8.4

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.4

   Best forMichigan drivers who want agent support plus a choice of safe-driving or pay-per-mile pricing.

   Allstate gives Michigan drivers a mix of agent service and app-based pricing. Its auto page covers liability, collision and comprehensive, plus add-ons such as gap insurance, and promises 24/7 claims support. Drivewise prices you on safe driving through the Allstate app, and Milewise charges by the mile for people who drive little. Discounts include safe drivers, low mileage, bundling, safety features such as anti-lock brakes, and students with good grades or who attend school more than 100 miles from home. Allstate says customers who switched saved $900 on average, with separate figures of $939, $928 and $940 for people coming from Progressive, State Farm and GEICO. Two cautions: Allstate states that in some states your rate could increase with high-risk driving under Drivewise, and it does not publish a starting price. For a Michigan driver with a spotless record and low mileage, it is worth a quote.

   • ✓Customers who switched saved $900 on average, per Allstate
   • ✓Local agents can guide you through claims
   • ✓Student discount for good grades or school more than 100 miles away

   • ✕Allstate says Drivewise can raise rates for high-risk driving in some states
   • ✕No published price
   • ✕Savings figures are averages for customers who switched

   Switch savings:

   $900 on average

   Claims:

   24/7

   Driving program:

   Drivewise

   Mileage option:

   Milewise

   Bottom line: Offers both a safe-driving program and a pay-per-mile option.

   Visit allstate.com ↗

6. 06

   

   Frankenmuth Insurance

   8.1/10

   Mutual insurer based in Frankenmuth, Michigan, selling personal auto through local independent agents in Michigan and Ohio.

   Price

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   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   8.6

   Features (35%)

   8.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   7.6

   Best forMichigan drivers who want a home-state insurer and an independent agent who can also quote other carriers.

   Frankenmuth Insurance is a Michigan company, based at 1 Mutual Avenue in Frankenmuth, and its personal auto coverage is sold to residents of Michigan and Ohio through local independent agents. The protection list covers vehicle damage, towing, rental car costs, property damage, medical, funeral and work loss benefits, injury to others, and defense costs for covered claims. One useful extra is coverage when you use a company car for personal driving, which many employer policies leave unclear. Discounts include multi-policy home, multiple vehicles, advance quote, payment plan and loss history. Claims run 24/7 at 800-234-4433. The trade-off is convenience: there is no published price and you buy through an agent rather than online. Because those agents are independent, the same visit can also produce quotes from other carriers, which is a practical way to shop the Michigan market.

   • ✓Headquartered in Frankenmuth, Michigan
   • ✓Sold through local independent agents
   • ✓Advance quote discount rewards shopping before renewal

   • ✕Personal auto only for Michigan and Ohio residents
   • ✕No online quote or published price
   • ✕Fewer digital tools than the national insurers

   Headquarters:

   Frankenmuth, Michigan

   Personal auto states:

   Michigan and Ohio

   Claims:

   800-234-4433, 24/7

   Sold through:

   Local independent agents

   Bottom line: A Michigan-headquartered mutual that covers personal use of a company car.

   Visit fmins.com ↗

7. 07

   

   Liberty Mutual

   8.0/10

   National insurer with add-ons such as Better Car Replacement, accident forgiveness and a Deductible Fund.

   Price

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   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   7.8

   Features (35%)

   8.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.2

   Best forMichigan drivers with newer cars who want replacement and deductible add-ons.

   Liberty Mutual is the add-on pick for Michigan drivers with newer cars. Better Car Replacement pays for a model one year newer if your car is totaled, Accident Forgiveness keeps your rate from rising after a first accident once you have 5 accident-free years, and the Deductible Fund helps with the collision deductible after a small crash. RightTrack rewards safe driving, and violation-free and multi-car discounts round out the savings. Liberty Mutual is rated A (Excellent) for financial strength by A.M. Best, and its app is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. It says drivers who switch could save over $700, and over $950 when they bundle auto and home. The footnotes matter: Accident Forgiveness is optional coverage for new customers with eligibility rules, the Deductible Fund applies only to collision, and the RightTrack score affects only certain coverages. No starting price is published, so it ranks last here on value.

   • ✓Rated A (Excellent) for financial strength by A.M. Best
   • ✓Mobile app rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
   • ✓Liberty Mutual says switchers could save over $700

   • ✕Accident Forgiveness is for new customers only and needs eligibility
   • ✕RightTrack scores apply only to certain coverages
   • ✕No published price

   Financial strength:

   A (Excellent) from A.M. Best

   App rating:

   4.8 out of 5 stars

   Bundle savings:

   Over $950 auto and home

   Switch savings:

   Over $700

   Bottom line: Better Car Replacement pays for a model one year newer after a total loss.

   Visit libertymutual.com ↗

8. 08

   

   The General

   8.0/10

   Sentry-owned insurer focused on drivers that other companies will not insure, with SR-22 filings in Michigan.

   Price

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   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   8.2

   Features (35%)

   7.4

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.6

   Best forHigh-risk Michigan drivers with a suspension, DUI or lapse who need an SR-22 filing to restore a license.

   The General is the specialist for Michigan's high-risk drivers. Its home page says it covers high-risk drivers that other insurance companies won't insure, and its Michigan page explains that drivers whose licenses were revoked or suspended for DUIs or other serious offenses, including driving without insurance, must have an insurer file an SR-22 with the Michigan Department of State before restoration, usually for at least three years. The product menu is simple: liability, collision, comprehensive and full coverage, a quote in 2 minutes or less, and an app for ID cards, bills and claims. The General belongs to Sentry Insurance Group, which holds an A+ (superior) AM Best rating as of July 2026, and says it insures more than 1 million drivers. Listed discounts are limited to multiple vehicles, safety features and recent prior coverage. If your record is clean, other insurers here will likely offer more, but for an SR-22 case it is a sensible first call.

   • ✓Clear focus on high-risk drivers
   • ✓Backed by Sentry, rated A+ (superior) by AM Best
   • ✓More than 1 million drivers insured

   • ✕Fewer discounts listed than larger insurers
   • ✕No published price
   • ✕Michigan page covers state rules more than product detail

   Financial strength:

   Sentry, A+ (superior) from AM Best

   Drivers insured:

   More than 1 million

   Quote time:

   2 minutes or less

   SR-22:

   Filed for Michigan drivers

   Bottom line: Built for the high-risk drivers that most insurers here turn away.

   Visit thegeneral.com ↗

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