Allstate and Safeco are both great insurance companies in the auto insurance world. Both companies have incredibly broad selections of auto discounts. Safeco’s unique Safeco Package and Safeco Safety Rewards options are filled with discounts to save you money.
Each company has its own in-car device to monitor driving habits and reward good drivers with more discounts. In addition, both companies have high financial strength and J.D. Power ratings. Safeco offers reasonable premiums. Allstate offers multiple discounts and good customer satisfaction.
So which one offers the discounts, services, and customer ratings that best fit your car insurance wants and needs? Keep reading to find out.
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Safeco
Safeco has a wide range of discounts that can help save you tons on your auto insurance policy. Some of its basic discounts include the following: Safeco PackageThis discount combines three features: coverage, savings, and convenience. Coverage
SavingsThe Safeco Package can save you up to 15 percent when you combine your home and auto policies Single Loss DeductiblePicture this: both your home and car are damaged by the same event. You may only have to pay a one lump sum deductible. Convenience
Safeco Safety RewardsWith Safety Rewards, you can lower your insurance costs on the following conditions:
Teen Safety RewardsThese are to encourage your teen to drive more safely. Teens behind the wheel can earn discounts such as:
Low Mileage Discount
Safeco RightTrack
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Bundling Coverage Discounts | Allstate | Safeco |
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Multi-Car | ||
Home and Car | ||
Car and Life | ||
Vehicle Type and Safety Features | Allstate | Safeco |
Alternative Fuel | ||
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | ||
Anti-Lock Brake | ||
Anti-Theft | ||
Passive Restraint | ||
New Car | ||
Economy Car | ||
Utility Vehicle | ||
Farm or Ranch Vehicle | ||
Driving Record and Insurance History | Allstate | Safeco |
Accident Free/Good Driver | ||
Prior Insurance | ||
Long Term Policy Holder | ||
Defensive Driving Course | ||
Student, Professional, and Club Memberships | Allstate | Safeco |
Affinity Group | ||
College Graduate | ||
Good Student | ||
Resident Student | ||
Organization or Club Membership | ||
Farm Bureau Member | ||
Military | ||
Special Circumstances | Allstate | Safeco |
Telematics Device | ||
Low Mileage | ||
Short Commute | ||
Days Per Week Driven | ||
Other Discounts | Allstate | Safeco |
Married | ||
Paid in Full | ||
Advance Renewal | ||
Electronic Funds Transfer | ||
Senior Driver | ||
55 and Retired |
Allstate Auto Insurance | Safeco Car Insurance | |
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2016 | 322 | 152 |
2015 | 460 | 210 |
2014 | 569 | 274 |
2013 | 530 | 269 |
Allstate Auto Insurance | Safeco Car Insurance | |
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Overall Purchase Experience | Below average | Average |
Policy Offerings | Average | Average |
Pricing | Below average | Average |
Local Agent | Average | Average |
Call Center Representative | Below average | Below average |
Insurer Website | Average | -- |
Allstate Auto Insurance | Safeco Car Insurance | |
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Overall Satisfaction | Average | Average |
First Notice of Loss | Average | Above average |
Service Interaction | Average | Average |
Appraisal | Above average | Average |
Repair Process | Below average | Average |
Rental Car Experience | Above average | Above average |
Settlement | Average | Average |
Allstate Auto Insurance | Safeco Car Insurance | |
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A.M. Best | A+ | A |
Moody's | Aa3 | A2 |
S&P's | AA- | A- |
Allstate
Allstate Mobile has all the information you need on policies and claims. You can download the Allstate mobile app here, or text ALLSTATEAPP to 25788. Drivewise Mobile makes the Allstate Drivewise discount even easier. The app collects information about your good driving habits and then rewards you for safe driving. All you have to do is download the app, login, and start driving. Allstate Motor Club offers 24/7 roadside assistance to its members. They can access any emergency service from their smartphones with just one touch. You have to first join Allstate Motor Club. But the app is 100% free! |
Safeco
Safeco doesn’t have a mobile app for auto insurance, but it does have one for homeowners insurance. The Safeco Home Inventory App lets you easily catalog all your valuables and belongings in your home. You can keep track of all your items by room or category. View your inventory should something happen to your home. |
Allstate
Allstate offers three services that can help give you a hand when you run into trouble on the road. You can access help from your phone using GPS tracking. Then watch them on the map as they come your way. Allstate has 3 service options for drivers to choose from with many levels of service. Allstate Motor ClubPlatinum Elite Member $99/year
Good Hands Rescue Open to everyone to use no policy or membership requirements. Use the app to select and locate service from a network of nationwide providers. Good Hands Rescue app gives you:
Roadside Services Included
Towing & Labor Coverage Can be bought as an add-on to your Allstate insurance policy. Basic services include
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Safeco
Safeco Roadside AssistanceRoadside Assistance with Safeco provides policy holders additional coverage for 24/7 roadside service. An insured car with roadside assistance coverage is eligible for services along with insured RV's and motorcycles. Roadside Services Covered:
Contact Phone NumberHotline: 1-877-762-3101 Roadside assistance operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |