Amica Mutual and State Farm are two top companies in the auto insurance industry. Amica was founded in 1907, and State Farm was founded in 1922. State Farm was ranked the #4 auto insurer for 2016, and offers great competitive discounts, low premiums, and excellent customer service. Likewise, Amica has fast, reliable follow-up and a smooth claims process.
Both companies have comparably strong financial strength and J.D. Power ratings, and while State Farm offers additional discounts for special vehicles, Amica’s additional discounts are for loyal clients. Still, State Farm can make it difficult to obtain a quote, and Amica sometimes has faulty customer service.
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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Amica Mutual
Legacy Discount.For drivers under 30 who have been with Amica under a family member’s insurance policy. Anti-Theft Devices Discount.This discount is given to customers who install anti-theft devices. For example, an alarm system, active or passive alarms, or vehicle recovery/tracking systems. Electronic Stability Control Discount.For cars with four-wheel electronic stability control system. Platinum Choice Auto.Another service offered by Amica that’s a bit more exclusive from the other discounts. With Platinum Choice, you can get multiple levels of security for your car all in one package. Some of the benefits of Platinum include being able to customize your package policy with single coverage policies. These policies include Accident Forgiveness, Full Glass Coverage, Identity Fraud Monitoring, and Prestige Rental Coverage. |
State Farm
Commercial Auto InsuranceIf you’re a business owner and have vehicles (i.e. pickup trucks or box trucks), consider purchasing commercial auto insurance. It will cover you if an employee driving one of your business vehicles gets into an accident. There are multiple coverage options for commercial auto insurance:
There’s also Employers Non-Owned Liability Coverage (ENOL). This policy covers you if any of your employees use their own cars for business purposes. If they get into an accident, you won’t suffer any financial losses. Classic Car InsuranceState Farm provides coverage for customers who own classic or antique cars. Its website also provides a brief guide that determines whether your car is eligible for Classic Car Insurance. The coverages for this type of policy are:
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Bundling Coverage Discounts | Amica Mutual | State Farm |
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Multi-Car | ||
Home and Car | ||
Car and Life | ||
Vehicle Type and Safety Features | Amica Mutual | State Farm |
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 | Amica Mutual | State Farm |
Accident Free/Good Driver | ||
Prior Insurance | ||
Long Term Policy Holder | ||
Defensive Driving Course | ||
Student, Professional, and Club Memberships | Amica Mutual | State Farm |
Affinity Group | ||
College Graduate | ||
Good Student | ||
Resident Student | ||
Organization or Club Membership | ||
Farm Bureau Member | ||
Military | ||
Special Circumstances | Amica Mutual | State Farm |
Telematics Device | ||
Low Mileage | ||
Short Commute | ||
Days Per Week Driven | ||
Other Discounts | Amica Mutual | State Farm |
Married | ||
Paid in Full | ||
Advance Renewal | ||
Electronic Funds Transfer | ||
Senior Driver | ||
55 and Retired |
Amica Mutual Auto Insurance | State Farm Auto Insurance | |
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2016 | 29 | 105 |
2015 | 59 | 155 |
2014 | 66 | 178 |
2013 | 61 | 135 |
Amica Mutual Auto Insurance | State Farm Auto Insurance | |
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Overall Purchase Experience | Above average | Above average |
Policy Offerings | Above average | Above average |
Pricing | Average | Average |
Local Agent | Average | Among the best |
Call Center Representative | Among the best | -- |
Insurer Website | -- | Average |
Amica Mutual Auto Insurance | State Farm Auto Insurance | |
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Overall Satisfaction | Among the best | Average |
First Notice of Loss | Among the best | Average |
Service Interaction | Average | Above average |
Appraisal | Among the best | Average |
Repair Process | Average | Above average |
Rental Car Experience | Below average | Average |
Settlement | Among the best | Average |
Amica Mutual Auto Insurance | State Farm Auto Insurance | |
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A.M. Best | A++ | A++ |
Moody's | -- | Aa1 |
S&P's | A | AA |
Amica Mutual
Amica Mobile. This app helps you access the company’s website from your mobile device. Use it to make payments, file and track claims, view and save insurance ID cards, and get quotes. You can download Amica Mobile app here. |
State Farm
State Farm has seven mobile apps for your smartphone or web browser that can manage your insurance policies. Pocket AgentThis app lets you:
You can also use it to pay any pending insurance premiums and deposit checks to your State Farm bank accounts. To make the app more secure, State Farm has added a fingerprint Touch ID feature you can use to login. CarCaptureThis app is powered by Edmunds.com, a car shopping website. The app recognizes any vehicle you take a picture of from the back. It can tell you anything you want to know about it. You can learn its market value and even locate a nearby dealership. You could even do this while getting a State Farm auto insurance quote. Steer ClearThis app encourages good, smart driving behaviors. It lets you earn discounts for driving well while teaching you safe driving behaviors. Some new features include driving tips for dangerous weather conditions and videos about others’ driving experiences. Driver FeedbackThis an app for drivers of all ages looking to improve their driving habits. The app focuses on the driving actions of accelerating, braking, and cornering, since they are the most risky behaviors. The app uses your phone’s accelerometer to measure and score these areas. And then it provides you with tips based on your results. Driver Feedback Instructor EditionThis app was created with drivers-ed and parent instructors in mind. It helps instructors track the progress of their student drivers in a smart and easy way and give real-time feedback. Drive Safe & Save MobileThis app is a free app you can use to help save money on auto insurance. The gist is that the less you drive and safer you drive, the more you have a chance of saving. The app also includes a wifi option so you can save data on your phone plan. MoveToolsThis app makes the moving process that much easier. You can use MoveTools to virtually pack your belongings. The app has a feature that let you label your boxes and write down each one’s contents. That can help you keep track of them during the move. Click here to learn more and download any of these State Farm mobile apps.
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Amica Mutual
Amica Roadside AssistanceRoadside Assistance is part of Amica's Towing and Labor coverage add-on to your current auto policy. Even without Towing and Labor coverage, Amica roadside assistance can still help you get service to your car. Roadside Services Covered
Contact Phone NumberCall 866-286-9968 to receive help on the road right away. |
State Farm
State Farm Emergency Road ServiceThis service can help if you need:
Or if your car is stuck somewhere. Roadside Assistance Services Covered
Services Not Covered
Contact Phone NumberState Farm’s Emergency Road Service is available by calling 1 (877) 627-5757. You can visit the State Farm Roadside Assistance website here. |