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Updated on Nov 24, 2024

R.E. Fulton

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Reviewed by Josh Damico, Vice President Insurance Operations

Edited by Lina Zhang, Licensed Insurance Agent, VP of Operations

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How to find the cheapest car insurance in Millsboro
Best Car Insurance Companies in Millsboro
Best cheap car insurance quotes in Millsboro
Average cost of car insurance in Millsboro
Car insurance quotes in Millsboro by rating factors
How do different factors impact your car insurance costs in Millsboro?
How to lower car insurance costs in Millsboro
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Methodology
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How to find the cheapest car insurance in Millsboro

On average, car insurance in Millsboro costs about $105 per month for minimum coverage liability insurance, and about $204 per month for full coverage insurance. Millsboro drivers pay -- than the average rate in Delaware.

It’s hard to find

cheap car insurance in Delaware

, let alone in Millsboro! There are dozens of different auto insurance companies hiding the cheapest option among hundreds of products. Luckily, there’s an easy way to find the best coverage for your needs (and the driver discounts for your budget).

Just ask

Jerry

to find it! Jerry captures your policy details with just a few questions and fetches quotes with the lowest rates in less than a minute. Finding

cheap car insurance

has never been easier—no phone calls or research required!

Check out these real quotes from real Jerry users below:

Insurance company	Premium (monthly)	Customer	Car	Insurance coverage
Progressive	$76	Christopher, 60 Zip: 19966	Nissan Sentra S	• State Minimum Liability
Nationwide	$150	Hettie, 44 Zip: 19966	Chevrolet Impala LT	• 50,000/100,000 Liability • Comp / Collision
AAA	$117	Edward, 73 Zip: 19966	Chrysler Sebring Limited	• State Minimum Liability
Allstate	$77	Alma, 61 Zip: 19966	GMC Envoy	• 50,000/100,000 Liability

Last Updated Nov 23, 2024

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Best Car Insurance Companies in Millsboro

There is no single best car insurance company in Millsboro for everyone. Insurance rates depend on so many different factors that the most affordable provider varies from driver to driver.

In choosing an auto insurance provider, you should also consider your expectations surrounding customer service and claims handling.

We conducted the largest shopping survey in the nation—to make sure we could provide the best insurance advice to every American driver. We learned that out of all the providers available in Millsboro,

Allstate

was the most flexible;

GEICO

the most affordable; and

Safeco

, Dairyland, and

Progressive

had the most helpful customer service departments.

Drivers in Millsboro rate various auto insurance companies on a scale of 0 to 5 in the table below.

Insurance company	Overall rating	Price	Claims experience	Customer service
National General	4.7	4.8	N/A	4.7
State Farm	4.2	4.3	N/A	4.3
Progressive	4.2	3.4	N/A	4

How'd we get these scores?
Jerry's experts conducted one of the largest car insurance surveys in the United States. We surveyed 15,000 policyholders, in all 50 states, over the span of 18 months. These policyholders hold insurance policies with 87 different insurance companies. We surveyed policyholders to gauge their satisfaction with their insurance carriers in: policy cost, customer service, buying and renewal experience, as well as claim experience. These scores were all reported by real customers of the insurance companies.

Best cheap car insurance quotes in Millsboro

Delaware requires Millsboro drivers to carry both

liability car insurance

and

personal injury protection (PIP)

. After a car accident in which you were at fault, the former compensates any injured parties for bodily injuries and property damage.

As for the latter, it covers hospitalization and surgery for you and your passengers, regardless of who’s to blame.

However, when it comes to car accidents, the minimum coverage limits are seldom enough. The at-fault party is often responsible for (a potentially huge) out-of-pocket expense.

Cheap minimum liability insurance quotes in Millsboro

According to

Delaware car insurance laws

, the minimum coverage limits required for liability and PIP insurance are 25/50/10 and 15/30, respectively.

It’s illegal to carry any less than:

$25,000 of

bodily injury liability

coverage per person

$50,000 of bodily injury liability coverage per accident

$10,000 of

property damage liability

coverage per accident

$15,000 of PIP coverage per person

$30,000 of PIP coverage per accident

The minimum coverage tends to sell for the cheapest price. Here’s how much Millsboro car owners paid for a legally-compliant policy through Jerry:

Progressive

Christopher (60 years old)

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Nissan Sentra S

$76

per month

AAA

Edward (73 years old)

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Chrysler Sebring Limited

$117

per month

Allstate

Madge (28 years old)

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Dodge Avenger Express

$116

per month

National General

Ann (66 years old)

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Subaru Forester 2.5I

$69

per month

Do you need more than minimum coverage in Millsboro?

Probably! Your car insurance policy only covers damages equal to or lower than your coverage limits, and the minimum coverage limits in Millsboro are quite low.

For example, when was the last time you saw a decent car for $10,000? If you damage another driver’s car beyond repair, the minimum requirements will probably leave you too underinsured to pay for its replacement. Plus,

Delaware car accident laws

say you can be sued in a personal injury lawsuit up to two years after the event.

The bottom line: Millsboro is densely-populated, so you should increase your liability and PIP coverage levels higher if you can.

Cheap full coverage car insurance quotes in Millsboro

Liability insurance coverage benefits other people, but full-coverage car insurance pays for repairs and replacements to your motor vehicle even if you’re at fault.

Typically, if you lease or buy a car with a loan, you’ll be required to carry full coverage car insurance.

A full-coverage insurance policy usually contains liability coverage,

collision coverage

, and

comprehensive coverage

. Collision coverage pays to repair or replace your car if you hit another motor vehicle or a stationary object—even if it’s your fault.

Comprehensive coverage pays the same benefits but for different reasons. If your car is vandalized, stolen, or has a tree branch dropped on the windshield, you’ll be glad to have it!

While full-coverage car insurance costs more than the bare minimum, you can bring your premiums back down with Jerry. Here are some of the best rates in Millsboro for complete peace of mind:

Insurance coverage	Insurance company	Premium (monthly)	Customer	Car
• State Minimum Liability • Comp / Collision	Progressive	$77	Gordon, 67 Zip: 19966	Chevrolet Cobalt LS
• State Minimum Liability • Comp / Collision	AAA	$208	Phoebe, 25 Zip: 19966	RAM 1500 SLT
• 50,000/100,000 Liability • Comp / Collision	Nationwide	$150	Hettie, 44 Zip: 19966	Chevrolet Impala LT
• State Minimum Liability • Comp / Collision	National General	$410	Mattie, 43 Zip: 19966	Chevrolet Malibu L

Last Updated Nov 22, 2024

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Average cost of car insurance in Millsboro

If you live in Millsboro, you need to budget an average of $105 per month or $1,262 per year for minimum liability coverage. If you’d prefer a full-coverage insurance policy, you need to put aside about $204 per month or $2,452 per year.

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Car insurance quotes in Millsboro by rating factors

Sometimes it seems like

car insurance is calculated

using a set of random formulas, but it’s not. All these factors affect the premiums you pay in Millsboro:

Your age and demographics: New drivers, teen drivers, and senior drivers pay much higher premiums than the rest of the population.

Your driving record and claims history: Good driving records generally indicate good drivers, who pay lower rates.

Your parking spot: Unlike cities, where car accidents and crime cause millions of dollars in property damage, small towns enjoy lower rates.

Your motor vehicle: Cheaply-made cars that are cheap to repair are the most affordable to insure.

Your driving habits: Commuters are at a higher risk of getting into a car accident than stay-at-home workers and retirees, so they pay higher rates.

Your credit score: Those with good credit scores get the lowest rates, while those with poor credit scores get the highest.

How do different factors impact your car insurance costs in Millsboro?

Allowed (with applicable limitations): Driving experience, marital status, zip code, gender, age, credit history, education, occupation, employment status, insurance history.

Prohibited (or effectively prohibited): Delaware currently does not disallow any common insurance rating factors when calculating insurance premiums.

Learn more about the car insurance rating factors in Millsboro:

Cheap car insurance quotes in Millsboro after driving violations

If you want to know why you’re paying so much for car insurance, start by looking at your Delaware driving record.

Driver violation points significantly affect your insurance rates and which auto insurance companies are willing to work with you. Serious traffic violations—like a

reckless driving charge in Delaware

or a DUI—are an especially tough sell.

Cheapest car insurance in Millsboro after DUI

Delaware's DUI laws

are tough, bundling a fine, jail sentence, driver’s license suspension, and SR-22 filing requirement with every conviction. A conviction remains on your driving record for five years, which only makes it harder to find affordable insurance rates in Millsboro.

You can save money by choosing an insurance provider with a variety of driver discounts. Pick a company, buy a new policy, or

cancel an old one

with Jerry, who’s helped lots of high-risk Millsboro drivers with DUIs find low rates.

Nationwide

Louisa (39 years old)

Coverage

100,000 per person

300,000 per accident bodily injury

Comp / Collision

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Infiniti Q50

$58

per month

Travelers

John (30 years old)

Coverage

50,000 per person

100,000 per accident bodily injury

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

RAM 1500

$60

per month

Cheapest car insurance in Millsboro after an at-fault accident

A clean Delaware driving record makes it easy to find lower rates in Millsboro, but if you’ve already made a few mistakes, don’t worry. High-risk drivers found savings after their at-fault accident with Jerry’s help.

Check out what Jerry users paid for insurance after different types of accidents below:

Accident type	Insurance company	Premium (monthly)	Customer	Car	Insurance coverage
At Fault With No Injury	Progressive	$260	Kathryn, 29 Zip: 19966	Toyota Camry SE	• State Minimum Liability • Comp / Collision
Not At Fault	Allstate	$77	Georgie, 60 Zip: 19966	GMC Envoy	• 50,000/100,000 Liability
At Fault With No Injury	AAA	$117	Bryan, 72 Zip: 19966	Chrysler Sebring Limited	• State Minimum Liability

Last Updated Nov 23, 2024

Cheapest car insurance in Millsboro after other driving violations

If you’ve been hit with speeding, DUI, or

reckless driving charges in Delaware

, bringing your rates back down might seem impossible. However, there’s still one thing you can do to find affordable rates in Millsboro—turn to a licensed insurance broker!

A broker helps find the right coverage and price for every situation. Provided you’re looking in the right place (hint: try the App Store!), you can benefit from their advice for next to nothing.

See what jerry drivers paid for car insurance after various driving violations below:

Violation	Insurance company	Premium (monthly)	Customer	Car	Insurance coverage
Defective Equipment	Progressive	$86	Genevieve, 23 Zip: 19966	Ford Taurus Limited	• State Minimum Liability

Last Updated Nov 24, 2024

Cheap car insurance quotes in Millsboro by age

When you're a teen driver, your car insurance rates are high. The same goes for when you’re a senior driver. But between those two ages (25-75) is the magic sweet spot for annual premiums.

Cheapest car insurance in Millsboro for young drivers

Since teen drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 are the most likely age group to be involved in a car accident, it's hard for them to find affordable insurance rates. New drivers and young drivers face similar challenges.

No driving history? No problem! Look for Millsboro insurance companies that make learning affordable with driver discounts. You can find

cheap car insurance for new drivers

(and full coverage that pays for fixes regardless of fault) with a quote comparison app.

Progressive

Ina (23 years old)

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Honda Civic Sport

$142

per month

National General

Martin (24 years old)

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Chevrolet Trailblazer LS

$257

per month

Cheapest car insurance in Millsboro for senior drivers

Despite their experience, older drivers usually suffer vision and hearing loss as they age. They're also more likely to suffer severe injuries in a car accident.

The

best car insurance for seniors

comes from companies that serve older adults and retirees. If you're looking for affordable plans while you spend your golden years in Millsboro, Jerry's expert customer service team can assist you.

Progressive

Violet (67 years old)

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Chevrolet Cobalt LS

$77

per month

AAA

Edward (73 years old)

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Chrysler Sebring Limited

$117

per month

National General

Ann (66 years old)

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Subaru Forester 2.5I

$69

per month

Cheap car insurance quotes in Millsboro based on insurance history

A lapse in your car insurance history

can make it difficult to find cheap rates in Millsboro. Almost all providers consider even a short period of time spent uninsured as high-risk behavior.

If you’d like to start building up a positive insurance history, sign up for Jerry’s automatic reminders. Not only will you be notified before you miss a payment date, but you’ll also receive an annual cost comparison when it’s time to renew.

Progressive

John (47 years old)

Currently Insured

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Honda CR-V LX

$133

per month

Nationwide

Mabel (43 years old)

Currently Insured

Coverage

50,000 per person

100,000 per accident bodily injury

Comp / Collision

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Chevrolet Impala LT

$150

per month

Allstate

Georgie (60 years old)

Currently Insured

Coverage

50,000 per person

100,000 per accident bodily injury

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

GMC Envoy

$77

per month

AAA

Bryan (72 years old)

Currently Insured

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Chrysler Sebring Limited

$117

per month

National General

Blake (23 years old)

Currently Insured

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

Chevrolet Trailblazer LS

$108

per month

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Cheap car insurance quotes in Millsboro for drivers with poor credit

Your credit score affects your car insurance rates because it tells insurance companies whether or not you have a history of paying your bills on time. Insurance providers typically offer lower rates to customers with good credit.

Millsboro drivers with a credit score of 550 or less can find a company willing to insure them through Jerry.

Credit Range	Insurance Company	Premium (monthly)	Customer	Car	Insurance Coverage
660 - 750	Progressive	$86	Genevieve, 23 Zip: 19966	Ford Taurus Limited	• State Minimum Liability
660 - 750	Allstate	$77	Georgie, 60 Zip: 19966	GMC Envoy	• 50,000/100,000 Liability
550 - 659	AAA	$208	Nell, 24 Zip: 19966	RAM 1500 SLT	• State Minimum Liability • Comp / Collision
< 550	Progressive	$133	Steve, 47 Zip: 19966	Honda CR-V LX	• State Minimum Liability • Comp / Collision

Last Updated Nov 21, 2024

Cheap car insurance quotes in Millsboro for popular cars

Although carbon-fiber inlays and quilted leather seating look nice, they’re expensive to repair. That’s why sports cars, luxury SUVs, and special-edition coupes are among

the most expensive cars to insure

If you want to save money, find a vehicle with low repair costs, a good security system, and excellent safety ratings. Most Millsboro drivers consider these five models the best in all three categories:

MORE: How different kinds of cars affect your car insurance rates

Popular Car	Insurance Company	Premium (monthly)	Customer	Insurance Coverage
RAM 1500 SLT	Progressive	$283	Minnie, 24 Zip: 19966	• State Minimum Liability • Comp / Collision

Last Updated Nov 24, 2024

Cheapest car insurance in Millsboro for new vs. old car

It’s usually more expensive to insure a new car than an older one. In Millsboro, the average cost to insure a car older than 10 years is -- per month. By contrast, the average cost of insuring a car less than four years old is -- per month.

Progressive

Christopher (60 years old)

2019 Nissan Sentra S

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

$76

per month

AAA

Edward (73 years old)

2010 Chrysler Sebring Limited

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

$117

per month

Allstate

Alma (61 years old)

2002 GMC Envoy

Coverage

50,000 per person

100,000 per accident bodily injury

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

$77

per month

Nationwide

Hettie (44 years old)

2016 Chevrolet Impala LT

Coverage

50,000 per person

100,000 per accident bodily injury

Comp / Collision

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

$150

per month

National General

Ann (66 years old)

2017 Subaru Forester 2.5I

Coverage

State Minimum

Millsboro, DE
(Zip Code: 19966)

$69

per month

How to lower car insurance costs in Millsboro

1. Shop around and compare quotes

Insurance companies have different rules for setting premiums, and those rules change all the time! Experts recommend

shopping for car insurance quotes

from at least three companies every six months to make sure you're getting the best deal.

Jerry makes this tedious process simple! In just 45 seconds, Jerry can collect quotes from a pool of 55+ top insurance providers to help you identify the best auto insurance coverage at the best price. Better yet—Jerry provides this service for free!

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2. Hunt for car insurance discounts

Car insurance discounts

can transform an average rate into a stupendous deal. Call your provider and ask if they offer discounts for:

Good drivers. If you’ve held a

clean driving record

for at least three years, you’re due for some sweet discounts.

Installing a telematics device. Telematics devices track how far you drive, when you drive, and how you drive. If you brake often and hard, this isn’t the program for you. But if you’re a calm and mellow driver, you could reap a low rate as a reward!

Good students. Full-time high school and college students with a B average or better can translate their scholastic successes into savings.

Bundling insurance products. Bundle your car and home insurance and you could pay less for each of them.

3. Increase your deductible for comprehensive and collision coverage

You can keep protection and lower your monthly payments by reducing the deductible on your comprehensive insurance policy.

MORE:

How to choose a car insurance deductible

FAQ

How much is car insurance in Millsboro?

People living in Millsboro pay on average $105 per month – or $1,262 per year – on state-minimum liability coverage. Full coverage in Millsboro costs on average $204 per month of $2,452 per year.

With car insurance though, there’s no such thing as average. It is important to know that car insurance varies greatly based on a driver’s individual situation. Shopping around for car insurance quotes is the best way to get an accurate idea of how much you can expect to pay on insurance. Luckily, Jerry is here to take the hassle out of insurance shopping! At the click of a button, Jerry will help you compare personalized quotes from top insurance providers. Best of all, it’s 100% free.

What is the cheapest car insurance in Millsboro?

Based on thousands of Millsboro drivers Jerry has worked with, car insurance in Millsboro costs an average of $105 per month for state-minimum coverage and $204 per month for full coverage.

No single insurance company has the cheapest insurance for everyone, but by shopping for insurance quotes, you can find the cheapest insurance company for you. Jerry takes the hard work and the waiting out of insurance shopping – generating you quotes with the best coverage and best prices in seconds, 100% free. Try Jerry Today!

What is the best car insurance in Millsboro?

Shopping for the best coverage at the best price is important, but customer service may play a role in what insurance company you pick, too.

Allstate

Geico

, and

Nationwide

receive good ratings from Millsboro drivers, based on the largest car insurance survey in the nation conducted by Jerry.

Learn more about how fellow car owners rate various insurance companies, and get free quotes in seconds with Jerry.

What is the minimum car insurance in Millsboro, Delaware?

The state-minimum car insurance in Millsboro, Delaware is $25,000 in bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 per accident, and $10,000 for damage to property. These coverages are commonly referred to as 25/50/10 coverage.

Methodology

The Insurance Research Team analyzes insurance products and services to drive insights and help consumers make informed purchase decisions.

Insurance research: We analyzed over 25 million car insurance quotes; conducted the largest insurance shopping survey (over 15,000 customers surveyed and 85 carriers reviewed in the past 18 months).

We surveyed insurance policyholders for their experience with their insurers in the following areas: (1) insurance cost (2) customer service (3) insurance buying experience (4) insurance renewal experience (5) claim experience. In addition, we asked people what they like about their insurers and what areas in which their insurers could improve. The driver characteristics used in calculating average rates for auto insurance include: single driver, single car, currently insured, clean driving record.

For the quotes and sold policies included in this article, please note that personal information has been hidden. Not all customers find savings.

Team: The team consists of licensed insurance agents, insurance industry veterans, and data scientists.

Meet our experts

R.E. Fulton

Licensed Insurance Agent —Senior Content Writer

R.E. Fulton is an expert insurance writer specializing in car ownership topics from car shopping and loan advice to insurance and repair guides. R.E.’s mission is to create unique and accessible content that helps readers to become more successful and independent car owners. R.E. has written and edited over 900 high-performing articles for Jerry, with an average of 1 million+ views.

As a senior writer on Jerry’s editorial team, R.E. draws on over 10 years of experience as a professional writer and digital publishing specialist. Prior to joining Jerry’s editorial team in 2021, R.E. worked as a writing coach at Columbia University, the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), and the University of Rochester. They serve as a managing editor for peer-reviewed history publication Nursing Clio, where their work has appeared regularly since 2015.

Lina Zhang

Licensed Insurance Agent

Licensed in 50 states and Washington DC

Lina Zhang is Vice President of Operations at Jerry. She helped to found Jerry in order to take the confusion and mystery expenses out of car ownership and help drivers achieve financial success. Leading a global team responsible for operations, talent acquisition, legal, and content, Lina has been a key contributor to the AllCar™ app’s 10x growth in its first year of operation. Prior to Jerry, Lina and her Jerry co-founders, Art Agrawal and Musawir Shah, created YourMechanic, the largest on-demand car repair services provider. In one year, Lina built and scaled YourMechanic operations from just five markets to more than 50. The trio left YourMechanic to incubate Jerry at Y Combinator in 2017. Lina’s previous roles include intellectual property attorney at Morrison & Foerster LLP and a biomedical researcher at Stanford University.

Josh Damico

Head Of Insurance Operations

18+ Years Experience in Insurance

Josh Damico is Jerry’s vice president of insurance operations and a licensed insurance professional with nearly two decades of experience in the industry. Previously, Josh held executive roles at Geico, where he had vast regional oversight and leadership opportunities. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Medaille College, and has appeared on news channels including FOX and CBS to offer insurance expertise and tips to drivers across the country. His work has appeared in Business Insider, Kelley Blue Book, and Digital Insurance and been quoted in The Balance, GOBankingRates, and Inspiring Workplaces.

*Illustration only. For all the pricing information presented in this article (including various tables), please note that not all customers find savings and the information is for illustrative purposes only. Savings depend on type of car, location, policy features, driving history and other factors. Drivers who switch through Jerry save over $70/month on average.