A couple strong competitors in the auto insurance industry are Nationwide and SafeAuto. Nationwide has an awesome claims process, and a vanishing deductible program but lacks important online services.
While, SafeAuto has incredibly low insurance rates and good customer service, but prolongs the claims process. Still, both SafeAuto and Nationwide have great ratings from the Better Business Bureau.
So which one offers the discounts, services, and customer ratings that best fit your car insurance wants and needs? Keep reading to find out.
Best If |
Nationwide
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Safe Auto
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Worst If |
Nationwide
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Safe Auto
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Nationwide
Paperless DocumentsNationwide has a unique discount that saves customers money and saves the company (and the planet) paper. Going paperless simply means sending all the bills, or documents you’d otherwise receive in the mail over to e-mail. It’s an easy way to save paper and keep better track of your important insurance documents. Read more about the Paperless Documents discount. |
Safe Auto |
Bundling Coverage Discounts | Nationwide | Safe Auto |
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Multi-Car | ||
Home and Car | ||
Car and Life | ||
Vehicle Type and Safety Features | Nationwide | 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 | Nationwide | Safe Auto |
Accident Free/Good Driver | ||
Prior Insurance | ||
Long Term Policy Holder | ||
Defensive Driving Course | ||
Student, Professional, and Club Memberships | Nationwide | Safe Auto |
Affinity Group | ||
College Graduate | ||
Good Student | ||
Resident Student | ||
Organization or Club Membership | ||
Farm Bureau Member | ||
Military | ||
Special Circumstances | Nationwide | Safe Auto |
Telematics Device | ||
Low Mileage | ||
Short Commute | ||
Days Per Week Driven | ||
Other Discounts | Nationwide | Safe Auto |
Married | ||
Paid in Full | ||
Advance Renewal | ||
Electronic Funds Transfer | ||
Senior Driver | ||
55 and Retired |
Nationwide Auto Insurance | SafeAuto Car Insurance | |
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2016 | 53 | 46 |
2015 | 112 | 82 |
2014 | 90 | 105 |
2013 | 134 | 36 |
Nationwide Auto Insurance | SafeAuto Car Insurance | |
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Overall Purchase Experience | Average | |
Policy Offerings | Average | |
Pricing | Average | |
Local Agent | Average | |
Call Center Representative | Average | |
Insurer Website | Average |
Nationwide Auto Insurance | SafeAuto Car Insurance | |
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Overall Satisfaction | Above average | |
First Notice of Loss | Above average | |
Service Interaction | Above average | |
Appraisal | Above average | |
Repair Process | Above average | |
Rental Car Experience | Average | |
Settlement | Average |
Nationwide Auto Insurance | SafeAuto Car Insurance | |
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A.M. Best | A+ | -- |
Moody's | A1 | -- |
S&P's | A+ | -- |
Nationwide
Nationwide Mobile AppThis app allows you to:
Download the Nationwide Mobile App app. Nationwide Mobile Banking AppThis app can be downloaded to your web browser or your mobile phone. The app grants you access to your Nationwide bank accounts. It also lets you stay on top of your insurance related finances. You can deposit checks or pay insurance bills at home or by phone. Click here for more information and to download the Mobile Banking App. |
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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Nationwide
Nationwide Roadside AssistanceNationwide Roadside Assistance offers two levels of coverage that apply to everyone on your policy. It doesn't matter who's car you might be in. Nationwide Roadside Assistance BasicServices covered:
Nationwide Roadside Assistance PlusCovers all the services of the basic plan plus:
Contact Phone NumberCall 1 (800) 421-3535. Visit Nationwide's roadside service website here. This service can help if you need a: locksmith, jumpstart, tire fixed, tow, or gas delivered. |
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. |