Non-owner car insurance in Nebraska: Best and cheapest companies

Cheapest non-owner car insurance companies in Nebraska

Auto-Owners is the cheapest non-owner car insurance in Nebraska, with rates averaging $63. The second most affordable option in Nebraska is GEICO, with an average rate of $83.

The table below shows the most affordable non-owner car insurance companies in Nebraska.

Company	Average annual premium	Average monthly premium
Auto-Owners	$63	$5
GEICO	$83	$7
State Farm	$170	$14
Iowa Farm Bureau	$175	$15
Progressive	$228	$19
Shelter Insurance	$320	$27
Nationwide	$329	$27
USAA	$124	$10

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Best non-owner car insurance in Nebraska

Although Auto-Owners came out on top, GEICO and State Farm are also excellent choices for providing non-owner coverage.

To find the best non-owner car insurance companies in Nebraska, we looked at several factors, including how many complaints each company receives, financial stability and average rates. We used rate data from Quadrant Information Services as well as third-party ratings from J.D. Power, AM Best and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

The table below compares the top non-owner car insurance companies in Nebraska.

Company	Average annual premium	J.D. Power	NAIC	AM Best	Overall score
Auto-Owners	$63	829	0.50	A++	4.01
GEICO	$83	819	0.91	A++	3.37
State Farm	$170	833	0.70	A++	3.26
Progressive	$228	803	0.65	A+	2.88
Nationwide	$329	792	0.64	A+	2.55
Shelter Insurance	$320	851	1.18	A	2.34

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Insurance.com's top choices for non-owner car insurance

Take a closer look at our top picks for non-owner car insurance in Nebraska.

Auto-Owners

Auto-Owners is our top choice for non-owner car insurance in Nebraska. Its average annual non-owner car insurance cost is $63. Auto-Owners has an AM Best score of A++ and a low NAIC complaint ratio of 0.5.

GEICO

Another excellent choice for non-owner car insurance in Nebraska is GEICO. Average rates are $83 annually. GEICO has an AM Best rating of A++ and an NAIC complaint ratio of 0.91.

State Farm

Our third pick is State Farm. State Farm rates average $170. Its NAIC complaint ratio is 0.7, and it has a rating of A++.

PEOPLE ASK:

Do I need Nebraska non-owner car insurance to drive a friend's car?

Probably not, unless you use the car a lot. If you only drive your friend's car occasionally, their insurance usually covers it under something called permissive use-as long as it's less than 12 times a year. Still, it's a good idea to check with your friend's insurance company just to be sure.

Average cost of non-owner car insurance in Nebraska

Non-owners car insurance in Nebraska costs $186. However, the rates may differ based on factors such as your driving record, age and coverage level.

Non-owner car insurance in Nebraska by age and gender

Your age and gender can impact your rates, whether you're shopping for non-owner or standard car insurance in Nebraska.

Age plays an important role in calculating car insurance rates. Younger drivers have less experience and are more likely to have accidents, so insurance companies charge higher rates to cover the risk.

Gender is another factor that affects car insurance rates in most states. Men are often considered higher-risk drivers and tend to have more accidents, resulting in higher premiums.

Here are the average Nebraska non-owner car insurance rates by age and gender.

Age group	Female	Male
Teens (16-19)	$519	$465
Young Adults (20-24)	$270	$253
Adults (25-60)	$185	$189
Seniors (65-75)	$190	$187

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Non-owner vs. traditional car insurance

Non-owner car insurance is typically cheaper than standard car insurance since coverage is minimal. Non-owner car insurance only includes liability coverage, while owner car insurance can include a lot more coverage.

For example, non-owner car insurance in Nebraska doesn't pay for damages to the car you're driving or any injuries you sustain. Owner car insurance can include collision and comprehensive coverage to pay for vehicle damages.

Insurance companies assume that people without a car drive less often, and because non-owner car insurance works as a backup to the owner's policy, the risk of a claimAn insurance claim is a request you make to your insurance company for coverage after your car is damaged or you have an accident. You can file a claim online, by phone, or in writing. is much lower.

The table below shows a comparison of average yearly rates for non-owner and standard car insurance.

Non-owners state minimum policy	$186
Traditional state minimum policy	$331
State minimum car insurance limits	25/50/25

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What does Nebraska non-owner car insurance cover?

A Nebraska non-owner car insurance policy only provides the legally required coverage to be on the road. It includes all Nebraska minimum car insurance requirements. It doesn't cover any damage to the vehicle itself.

Non-owner car insurance is secondary, which means it will only apply after the car owner's policy limits are exceeded.

The bottom line: Non-owner car insurance in Nebraska

Nebraska drivers may need non-owner car insurance for various reasons, such as renting or borrowing a car. However, this type of coverage typically only offers liability coverage to pay for property damage or bodily injuries you cause to others. Coverage does not extend to you or the vehicle you're driving.

Non-owner car insurance in Nebraska costs an average of $186, with Auto-Owners offering the lowest rates. Our analysis found that Auto-Owners is the best overall choice. Keep in mind that your age, gender and driving record play a significant role in determining your insurance rates.

Take the time to compare options to find the best non-owner car insurance in Nebraska. Use the tool above to easily compare non-owner insurance providers near you.

Methodology

Insurance.com analyzed non-owner car insurance companies in 2023 to find the cheapest and the best overall based on rates and third-party ratings.

Non-owner car insurance rates were fielded by Quadrant Data Services for a sample policy based on a 40-year-old driver with a clean record and good credit for a state minimum liability policy. These rates were one of the factors used to rank the best companies.

For additional data points in the ranking, customer complaints ratios were pulled from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) complaints database, where a score of 1.00 is considered the baseline and anything below is a low complaint volume while anything above is considered a high volume. Overall customer satisfaction ratings were drawn from J.D. Power's U.S. Auto Insurance Study, where companies are scored out of 1,000. Finally, AM Best financial ratings were used to indicate financial stability, where the best possible score is A++.