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Nick Versaw leads Compare.com's editorial department, where he and his team specialize in crafting helpful, easy-to-understand content about car insurance and other related topics. With nearly a decade of experience writing and editing insurance and personal finance articles, his work has helped readers discover substantial savings on necessary expenses, including insurance, transportation, health care, and more. As an award-winning writer, Nick has seen his work published in countless renowned publications, such as the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and U.S. News & World Report. He graduated with Latin honors from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Digital Journalism.
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John Leach is a licensed insurance agent who reviews and fact-checks articles for Compare.com. John has several years of experience reviewing and editing various insurance topics, and he also holds a valid personal lines producer license from the California Department of Insurance (NPN #20461358).
He’s also an alumnus of the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in linguistics.
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Car insurance premiums depend on several factors, including your location, your age, your credit history, and the type of vehicle you drive. Use the tool above to estimate how much you might pay for car insurance and see how your current rate compares to what drivers like you pay.
How it Works
Compare.com’s car insurance estimator helps you calculate how much you could pay for car insurance. Plus, it shows what drivers with profiles similar to yours pay for coverage. Follow the steps below to get started.
1. Enter your ZIP code and desired coverage level.
2. If you currently have car insurance, enter how much your policy costs per month.
3. Under “Optional Info,” enter your age, vehicle type, and additional details for a more accurate estimate.
4. See what you can expect to pay and unlock your savings by comparing free quotes.
After filling out your information, the chart will show your current rate (in black) compared to what drivers matching your profile are paying for insurance. Even similar drivers can pay very different rates for car insurance based on what company they’re with, how long they’ve been insured, and more. A great way to know you’re getting the best rate is to compare quotes from different companies.
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Nick Versaw leads Compare.com's editorial department, where he and his team specialize in crafting helpful, easy-to-understand content about car insurance and other related topics. With nearly a decade of experience writing and editing insurance and personal finance articles, his work has helped readers discover substantial savings on necessary expenses, including insurance, transportation, health care, and more. As an award-winning writer, Nick has seen his work published in countless renowned publications, such as the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and U.S. News & World Report. He graduated with Latin honors from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Digital Journalism.
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John Leach is a licensed insurance agent who reviews and fact-checks articles for Compare.com. John has several years of experience reviewing and editing various insurance topics, and he also holds a valid personal lines producer license from the California Department of Insurance (NPN #20461358).
He’s also an alumnus of the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in linguistics.