SafeAuto and American National are both big names in the insurance world. SafeAuto was founded in 1993, and American National was founded in 1905. American National is liked for its wide variety of additional auto insurance options, such as auto insurance for boats, and SafeAuto is liked for its low premiums and good customer service.
However, some say that American National’s website is hard to navigate and that their product descriptions lack significant detail, while Safe Auto is known to have a lengthy claims process.
So which one offers the kinds of discounts, services, and even customer ratings that best fit your car insurance wants and needs? Keep reading to find out.
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American National
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Safe Auto
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American National
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Safe Auto
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American National
The Fresh Start discount.This is offered to those who apply for a policy with American National before their current one expires. With this discount, you can save money on your first six months of coverage. The Association discount.This gets you 10 percent off your premiums if you’re a member of certain national and local auto clubs. Cashback.This program is for those who insure both their cars and home with American National. But you must remain claim free for three straight years. Then you'll get a check for 25 percent of your home and auto premiums for the last three years. Every year after that you remain claim free, you’ll receive a check as well. The Three Line discount.This is offered when you insure your vehicle, home, and life with American National. The Collector’s discount.This becomes greater with each collector vehicle added to your account. You can earn up to 85 percent on your discount, and one vehicle must have liability coverage. |
Safe Auto |
Bundling Coverage Discounts | American National | Safe Auto |
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Multi-Car | ||
Home and Car | ||
Car and Life | ||
Vehicle Type and Safety Features | American National | Safe Auto |
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 | American National | Safe Auto |
Accident Free/Good Driver | ||
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Long Term Policy Holder | ||
Defensive Driving Course | ||
Student, Professional, and Club Memberships | American National | Safe Auto |
Affinity Group | ||
College Graduate | ||
Good Student | ||
Resident Student | ||
Organization or Club Membership | ||
Farm Bureau Member | ||
Military | ||
Special Circumstances | American National | Safe Auto |
Telematics Device | ||
Low Mileage | ||
Short Commute | ||
Days Per Week Driven | ||
Other Discounts | American National | Safe Auto |
Married | ||
Paid in Full | ||
Advance Renewal | ||
Electronic Funds Transfer | ||
Senior Driver | ||
55 and Retired |
American National Auto Insurance | SafeAuto Car Insurance | |
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2016 | 1 | 46 |
2015 | 0 | 82 |
2014 | 1 | 105 |
2013 | 0 | 36 |
American National Auto Insurance | SafeAuto Car Insurance | |
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Pricing | ||
Local Agent | ||
Call Center Representative | ||
Insurer Website |
American National Auto Insurance | SafeAuto Car Insurance | |
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Service Interaction | ||
Appraisal | ||
Repair Process | ||
Rental Car Experience | ||
Settlement |
American National Auto Insurance | SafeAuto Car Insurance | |
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A.M. Best | A | -- |
Moody's | -- | -- |
S&P's | A | -- |
American National
Insured2Go is ANPAC’s mobile app. The app allows you to report or track claims, review your policy information, direct access to roadside assistance, locate nearby repair shops, pay your premiums, and much more. |
Safe Auto
The SafeAuto Mobile AppThis app lets you easily manage your insurance policy from your mobile device. With the app, you can:
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American National
Easy Tow Roadside Assistance from ANPACEasy Tow roadside assistance program will dispatch service to you immediately. ANPAC (American National Property and Casualty) will pay for the service fee. But only up to the limits of your car insurance policy for roadside assistance. Call Easy Tow or access ANPAC's iPhone app Insured2Go to get service dispatched to you. Roadside Assistance Services Covered
Contact Phone NumberWith roadside assistance coverage, all you have to do is call 1 (866) Easy Tow (1 866-327-9869). |
Safe Auto
SafeAuto offers towing and roadside assistance as a coverage option for your auto insurance policy. With this coverage, towing services and certain repair costs will be paid for. This allows you and your car can get back on the road as soon as possible. |