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Clear Answers About Car Insurance

Plain-English guides to coverage, claims and insurance company policies, with links to the sources behind them. When you're ready to shop, compare quotes for free.

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Car Insurance Requirements by State

What your state requires you to carry, what happens if you drive without insurance and how proof of insurance works.

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How RateFrog Can Help

Prices for the same coverage can differ between insurance companies, which is why the National Association of Insurance Commissioners recommends shopping around. Policies that look alike can also cover different things. RateFrog helps you understand what you're buying before you compare prices.

Plain-English Guides

Articles on coverage, claims and insurance companies' own rules, with links to sources such as insurers' policy pages and state insurance departments.

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Request free quotes and compare prices. There's no obligation to buy, and your final price always comes from the insurer.

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Common Questions About RateFrog

How RateFrog works, how we make money and what happens when you request quotes. Have another question? Contact us.

What is RateFrog?RateFrog is a free website that explains car insurance in plain English. We publish guides on coverage, claims and individual insurance companies' policies, and we link to a quote tool if you want to compare prices. RateFrog is not an insurance company and doesn't sell insurance.

Who runs RateFrog?RateFrog is run by James Shaffer, who has worked in the auto insurance industry since 2012. Our guides link to the sources behind their key facts, such as insurers' own pages and state insurance departments. Read more about us.

How does RateFrog make money?RateFrog is free to use. We may earn money when you request quotes through links on our site.

What happens when I request quotes?You'll answer a few questions in a free quote tool, which shows options from insurers that serve your area. What's available depends on your state, vehicle and driving profile, and you may be contacted about quotes. You don't have to buy anything.

Will getting quotes hurt my credit score?RateFrog doesn't check your credit. When an insurer checks your credit for a quote, it's generally treated as a soft inquiry, which doesn't affect your credit score. Some states limit or ban the use of credit information in pricing car insurance.

Is my personal information safe?You can read RateFrog without giving us any personal information. If you request quotes, you'll enter your details in the quote tool we link to, and its privacy policy explains how that information is used and shared. Our privacy policy covers this website.