Non-owner car insurance in New Jersey: Best and cheapest companies

Cheapest non-owner car insurance companies in New Jersey

Selective Insurance is the cheapest non-owner car insurance in New Jersey, with rates averaging $310. The second most affordable option in New Jersey is Travelers, with an average rate of $421.

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

Company	Average annual premium	Average monthly premium
Selective Insurance	$310	$26
Travelers	$421	$35
Geico	$447	$37
State Farm	$845	$70
Progressive	$856	$71

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Best non-owner car insurance in New Jersey

While Travelers is the top choice, Geico and State Farm are also great options for non-owner coverage.

To find the best non-owner car insurance companies in New Jersey, 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 (NAIC).

The table below shows a comparison of the best non-owner car insurance companies in New Jersey.

Company	Average annual premium	J.D. Power	NAIC	AM Best	Overall score
Travelers	$421	822	0.49	A++	3.19
Geico	$447	818	0.91	A++	3.16
State Farm	$845	843	0.70	A++	2.63
Progressive	$856	814	0.65	A+	2.25

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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 New Jersey

Travelers

Our number one pick for non-owner car insurance in New Jersey is Travelers. The average rate for liability coverage is $421. Travelers has an AM Best score of A++ and an NAIC complaint ratio of 0.49.

Geico

Geico is another great option for non-owner car insurance in New Jersey, with average rates of $447 per year. It has an AM Best rating of A++ and a low NAIC complaint ratio of 0.91.

State Farm

Our third pick is State Farm. State Farm rates average $845. Its NAIC complaint ratio is 0.7, and it has a rating of A++.

PEOPLE ASK:

Do I need New Jersey 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 New Jersey

Non-owners car insurance in New Jersey costs $459. However, the rates may differ based on factors such as your driving record, age and coverage level.

Non-owner car insurance in New Jersey by age and gender

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

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 New Jersey non-owner car insurance rates by age and gender.

Age group	Female	Male
Teens (16-19)	$982	$935
Young Adults (20-24)	$677	$663
Adults (25-60)	$471	$471
Seniors (65-75)	$480	$491

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Non-owner vs. traditional car insurance

Non-owner car insurance costs less than standard car insurance because it provides minimal coverage. It only includes liability coverage, while standard auto insurance offers many additional types of coverage.

For example, non-owner car insurance in New Jersey doesn't cover damage to the car you're driving or your injuries. Standard car insurance may include collision and comprehensive coverage to help pay for car repairs.

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	$459
Traditional state minimum policy	$853
State minimum car insurance limits	25/50/25

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What does New Jersey non-owner car insurance cover?

A New Jersey non-owner car insurance policy only gives you the basic coverage you need to drive legally. It meets all the minimum car insurance requirements in New Jersey. But it won't pay for any damage to the car itself.

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

The bottom line: Non-owner car insurance in New Jersey

New Jersey 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-owners car insurance averages $459 in New Jersey, and Selective Insurance offers the lowest rates. In our analysis, Travelers was the top pick overall. Remember that your age, gender, and driving record significantly impact insurance rates.

Shop around to find the best New Jersey non-owner car insurance available. Use the tool above to compare non-owner insurers in your area.

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++.